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THE BOXES OF OLINALÁ HAVE THE RICH AROMA OF THE LINALOE TREE
Handicrafts in Acapulco
This destination offers ornamental objects made of shells, semi-precious stones and sea snails, products derived from the coconut palm.
Its craft markets offer colorful products from all over the state, including the colorful and silver jewelry from Taxco.
There are several options for buying handicrafts, there are places near the Zócalo, in the Quebrada, in Parque Papagayo, in the cruise terminal and in the handicraft markets that are on the Miguel Aleman coast.
Casa de la Cultura is a nice place where you can also buy good quality folk art.
Folk Art in Guerrero
Handicrafts in Ameyaltepec and Maxela
Handicrafts in Buenavista de Cuéllar
Handicrafts in Altamirano
Handicrafts in Chilapa
Handicrafts in Iguala
Handicrafts in Ixcateopan
Handicrafts in Ixtapa - Zihuatanejo
In this destination, ornamental objects made with shells and snails are the most popular craft.
Both in Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo there are Handicraft Markets, with a wide variety of products from all over the state.
One of the most attractive products offered by the destination are silver jewelry, there are several establishments that offer various pieces with beautiful and original designs.
Handicrafts in Olinalá
Olinalá has become famous for lacquered boxes and cabinets of aromatic lináloe wood with a double layer of lacquer, "striped" or "trimmed" in cheerful drawings of flowers, plants, birds or rabbits.
The lacquer has also been applied to the jícara, bule and calabazo gourds from the tecomate tree. The preparation of the pieces to be lacquered is another surprising step.
After sanding and repairing the surface of the object, it is water- proofed with what the craftsmen call a varnish made with a mixture of tecostle earth and live- leaved sage or linseed oil.
Handicrafts in Santa María
Handicrafts in Iguala
Handicrafts in Ixcateopan
Handicrafts in Olinalá
Olinalá has become famous for lacquered boxes and cabinets of aromatic lináloe wood with a double layer of lacquer, "striped" or "trimmed" in cheerful drawings of flowers, plants, birds or rabbits.
The lacquer has also been applied to the jícara, bule and calabazo gourds from the tecomate tree. The preparation of the pieces to be lacquered is another surprising step.
After sanding and repairing the surface of the object, it is water- proofed with what the craftsmen call a varnish made with a mixture of tecostle earth and live- leaved sage or linseed oil.
Handicrafts in Santa María
Handicrafts in Taxco
I Taxco is known across the world for its jewerly craftsman and quality silver objects and jewelry. In Taxco silver has a purity of 925 grams per kilogram.
Additionally, in Taxco it is easy to find the famous amate paper and various articles made with palm fiber from Tlamacazapa, such as bags, rugs, hats and tortilla holders, among many others.
In this Magical Town you can visit a Craft Market located behind the Santa Prisca Parish, where many products are offered not only from Taxco, but from all over the state, including the beautiful Olinalá boxes, jaguar masks, dolls of cloth, hats, leather bags and various pieces of pottery.
Additionally, on Saturdays there is a street market where you can find the pieces directly from the producers, especially from the jewelry producers, so you can buy earrings, bracelets, necklaces, as well as sets of trays, plates, glasses and everything you can imagine in modern and attractive designs.
Of course, throughout this Magical Town, you will find a wide variety of jewelry shops with silver pieces of original designs and beautiful gemstone jewellery with fancy crystals and precious stones.
Handicrafts in Tecpan
Handicrafts in Teloloapan
Handicrafts in Tuxtla de Guerrero
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