Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
Northern Mexico
Central Mexico
TOP THINGS TO BUY IN SANTA CATARINA JUQUILA
In this Magical Town you can find beautiful cross-stitch embroidered thread blouses and beaded blouses, which are worn daily by the women of Juquila.
There are also colorful napkins made on a backstrap loom, as well as bags decorated with intricate designs.
The artisians in Juquila are masters in basketry, there are a variety of interwovenobjets like mats, sweepers, blowers, bags and much more.
The pieces of red clay come mostly from Titepec and Ixpantepec, which are nearby towns. The artisians come to Juquila on weekends to sell their pieces as comales, pots, and pans. All these products have a very good price and are very durable.
Of course, in Juquila you will find replicas of the Virgin of Juquila, or "la Juquilita". These pieces are made of wood, either mahogany or cedar. There are some more rustic and others with incredible details.
Other products you will find are leather belts, hammocks, paintings, painted machetes and peach bone key chains.
Additionally, Juquila has an important tradition in the elaboration of tools and utensils for daily use and decorative pieces in blacksmithing.
So you have a whole colorful universe to choose from. You can buy unique and memorable souvenir from this town.
Visit the artisan workshops of the region and discover its great artisan tradition. You can enjoy watching expert hands turn pieces of wood into magnificent virgins.
In addition, there are other workshops where you can learn to embroider with beads, creating colorful and original designs.