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SALTILLO IS INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS FOR THE SARAPES, BRIGHTLY COLORED SHAWLS
In Coahuila the craftsmen have been able to preserve their traditions. The Sarapes of Saltillo are know everywhere, but the state artisians also produce saddles and cowboy boots.
The crafts can be found in the Sunday markets or tianguis in Saltillo, Torreón and towns such as Arteaga, as well as in regional stores.
Handicrafts in Arteaga
Folk Art in Coauhila
Handicrafts in Cuatro Ciénegas
The artisans use mainly wicker and wild reed to create figures. Cups, slabs and tiles are decorated with handmade paintings of the town's landscape.
This Magical Town uses wood as the main material for the crafts. In Cuatro Ciénegas you will find nice trays, chests, jewelry boxes and decorative figures that represent animals and fruits made with mesquite wood.
Additionally, you can find cups, flagstones and tiles with hand paintings of the town's landscape.
Handicrafts in Candela
Handicrafts in Guerrero
This Magical Town has specialized in the production of woven leather bags, key chains and belts. Additionally, artisans can make the pieces with specific requirements.
Another important crafts in this town are the pieces carved in mesquite and fir wood. You can find objects in the shape of a horse's leg, animal figures, molcajetes and some other decorative products.
Handicrafts in Múzquiz
The Mexican Kikapú live primarily around Múzquiz and they have very original creations. Some of the pieces are made with marble and fluorite, such as paperweights, tables, murals and other objects. There are also attractive saddlery items.
During your visit to this Magical Town you can visit a saddlery to learn more about the production of items like chaps, saddles and covers.
Goat skin and horse mane and tail are also used to make original bracelets, earrings, belts, phone and tablet cases, among many other things, as well as attractive hand-painted hats and handkerchiefs embroidered with beads and sequins.
One of the most original pieces that you can buy in Múzquiz are the dolls made by the Mascogos that are part of the town's cultural heritage. The Mascogos is an Afro-descendant group in Coahuila, and also make organic personal care products.
Handicrafts in Parras
This Magical Town is considered the “Cradle of Viticulture in America” for having the oldest winery, Casa Madero. That is why many of the handcrafts you will find here are related with the vines.There are baskets and wickerwork, as well as wooden barrels.
The Association of Artisans of Parras is located on Rayón street and here you can find a series of unique products such as attractive jewelry, bags and other items decorated in a very original way.
Handicrafts in Saltillo
Saltillo is famous for the “sarapes”, blankets made from wool and cotton in bright colors decorated with stripes or figures. The “sarapes” adorn nearly every popular depiction of Mexicans, specially in the American culture.
You can also find beautiful woodwork such as lanterns, frames and various decorative items.
In Casa del Artesano in Miguel Hidalgo you can find a good variety of crafts.
Handcrafts in the communities along Coahuila mountain range
Handcrafts in Torreón
Handcrafts in Viesca
In this town you can buy fine embroideries and hand-woven fabrics. There are attractive backpacks and embroidered bags.
However, the most common crafts are those that use materials found in the desert with which aprons, towels, necklaces, hats, and bracelets are made.
Onyx is another of the materials used elaborate interesting works such as lamps.
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