Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
THE MAYAN INHERITANCE REFLECTED IN THE LOCAL CRAFTS
Handcrafts in Bacalar
This beautiful Magical Town offers carved wood pieces in various shapes.
You can also buy the traditional hand dye huipiles (traditional garment worn by indigenous women commonly made from cotton), as well as basketry items and colorful hammocks.
In the Cenote Azul there are some stalls that have these and other crafts available.
Handcrafts in Cancún
Cancun offers a wide variety of handicrafts from all over the country. It has several options to acquire the original works of Mexican artisans such as the Mexican Handicraft Market and Ki Hulc in the center of Cancun, the Black Coral Market in the hotel zone and a series of shops and galleries that also offer the colorful and original handmade pieces.
Folk Art in the Mexican Caribbean
Handcrafts in Playa del Carmen
In Playa del Carmen you can find a wide variety of crafts from all over the county, but there are also some creative and innovative items using traditional raw materials. For example bracelets and bags created by Mayan communities with modern and colorful designs.
Among the fashion jewelry you can find the signs of the Mayan horoscope.
Handcrafts in Kopchen
Handcrafts in Maya Ka’an
In Chunhuhub and Señor you can find crafts made of henequen threads, while in Tihosuco you can buy the typical Mayan cotton garment with beautiful embroidery.
Handcrafts in Cozumel
The island is internationally renowned for its black coral jewelry.