• Journey Mexico : Experiences : Handicrafts

Handicrafts

The traditions of Mexico’s folk art and handicrafts have been passed down through the generations.  Today’s artists use the same techniques and skills that were used by their ancestors hundreds of years ago.  Each region of Mexico offers a unique and original art that is a reflection of the history of the area.  In Oaxaca, the weavers, black ceramic artists, and wood whittlers create pieces that are not found anywhere else in the country.  In Michoacan, the bronze workers design spectacular works of art in this shiny metal.  In Puebla, the artists that craft Talavera pottery blend classic colonial patterns with more modern artistic expressions for table settings and custom pieces that are recognized worldwide.  In Southern Mexico, Mayan traditions of embroidered cloth, indigenous jewelery, and basket weaving are still being taught through inter-generational apprenticeship.  What better way to learn about these antique art forms and collect original samples than to visit the workshops of these contemporary artists who are keeping their ancient traditions alive.   

In the video below, you’ll see an artisan from Guanajuato making a clay pot in a local workshop.

In this video, you’ll see local artisans of Michoacan making pots and bowls from Copper. They even got some members of the Journey Mexico trip in on the action!