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Qué comprar en Campeche

Qué comprar en Metepec

Qué comprar en Michoacán

Northern Mexico

Menú desplegable personalizable

Central Mexico

Menú desplegable personalizable

Southern Mexico

Menú desplegable personalizable

TOP THINGS TO BUY IN TLAQUEPAQUE

It is considered one of the most important pottery production centers in the country, where 9 kinds of pottery are produced. Various techniques are used such as: burnished clay, cinnamon clay, petatillo, kaolin or high temperature, among others. Here you will find: nativity scenes, miniature figures, casseroles, pots, jugs, pots, vases and tableware.

In this place full of artists, raw blankets, poplins, gauze, striped Cambaya blankets and dacrons are used to make hand-embroidered blouses, dresses and skirts.

Glass is one of the most used elements in Tlaquepaque crafts. Pressed glass is used in the manufacture of prisms for candlesticks; blown glass is used to make novel and attractive designs to make tableware, vases and ornamental figures; and stretched glass is the most difficult to handle and is used for ornamental products.

Wood is also worked here and among its most important creations are religious figures, although attractive furniture, representations of animals and various objects are also produced.

The art of weaving vegetable fibers to create various utilitarian pieces is also a craft from Tlaquepaque, you can find everything from hats to furniture.

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Saddlery has a special character in this Magical Town, since not only has the leather been transformed into clothing, footwear and bags, but also the typical “equipales” (very confortable and durable rustic leather furniture made by hand with all-natural materials) have been created.

Blacksmithing is another technique that has had a very particular interpretation, the copper, brass, tin and iron, have been transformed in magnificent lamps, lanterns and ornamental items.

Also noteworthy are the creations in amate and papier-mâché that have captivated collectors from around the world for their color and their original designs.

There are galleries that have been able to transform what was once a craft into highly valued art at international level, some examples are the Sergio Bustamante, Rodo Padilla and Agustín Parra Galleries, all of them located in old mansions with a unique atmosphere.

In the historic center of Tlaquepaque you can find a wide variety of handicrafts you’ll find everything from souvenirs to foods and even piñatas. You can also visit some workshops and be surprised by the skills of local artisans.

Most of the galleries and craft shops are on the Andador Independencia, a vibrant pedestrian street lined with shops, restaurants and colourful decorations.

Another good option to acquire the incredible crafts of this Magical Town is the Casa de la Artesanía de San Pedro Tlaquepaque, which is located on Calle de Morelos.Another good option to acquire the incredible crafts of this Magical Town is Casa de la Artesanía de San Pedro Tlaquepaque, located in Calle de Morelos.

Of course, in Tlaquepaque you can also find some of the best tequilas and distilled agave spirits.

You can also go shopping in Guadalajara and Tonalá.

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