The Artisans
The traditional regions of Mexico, which are traditionally recognized for their popular folklore, do not possess clearly define borders. Many of the artisans whose art is featured on our pages learned their craft from their fathers or family members.
Northern Folkart
In the northern regions of Mexico we have the states of Baja California North and South, Sonora, Sinaloa, Nayarit, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Durango, Nuevo Leon, San Luis Potosi, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas. Artisans in these areas are famous for creating well-built sturdy crafts made out of iron, high-quality blown glass pieces, woolen bags, beadwork, hand drawn work as well as
rustic wooden furniture.
Central Folkart
The central area of the country is rich in history and culture, resulting in an extraordinary blend of art.
Pottery and weaving are the two most ancient, and varied folk arts, wooden objects,
equipales, natural clay
art, painted art, ceramics, talavera, glass, baskets and many more. This region includes the states of Jalisco, Morelos, Aguascalientes, Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Queretaro, Michoacan, Puebla, Tlaxcala and the State of Mexico.
Southern
Folkart
As part of the magical Southern regions we have the states of Oaxaca, Chiapas, Tabasco, Vera Cruz, Guerrero, Yucatan and Quintana Roo just to mention some. Mystical objects, such as "alebriges" come alive in this Mexican region, also famous for the attractive black clay, petates, embroidery and
tin art. Yet another talent the artisans in this region have developed is the world famous Mexican Silver products.
Mexican Beauty invites you take a journey to the most unknown and stunning regions of Mexico by discovering the beauty and magic of Mexican Folk Art.
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