House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

The House of the Eleven Patios one of those places that you can’t miss on your list of things to do in Pátzcuaro. Located just a couple blocks up the hill from our Hotel Mansión Iturbe.

The House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro

The House of the Eleven Patios is currently a crafts center where you can see and buy handicrafts from our region.

The House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro

Here you can see how craftsmen work looms to create their famous blankets, as well as different shops where you can buy a variety of textile crafts, handmade Mexican clothing with unique designs, among other products.

Berta Servin Barriga makes beautiful  embroidery, she has here store at the House of the Eleven Patios

Michoacán Craftman working on a Loom at the House of the Eleven Patios en Pátzcuaro

One of the blanket stores in the area, is actually located in a small troje. Troje is an icon of Michoacán indigenous architecture, a wooden home made without nails.

You can also find the famous Lacas de Pátzcuaro (lacquerware) in the House of the Patios. There are different workshops where craftsmen execute finely detailed works of art, representative of our “Pueblo Mágico”.

Pátzcuaro Lacquerware, you can buy it at the House of the Eleven Patios

Pátzcuaro is famous for the quality of its crafts, and one of the great masters of Mexican folk art has his studio in the House of the Eleven Patios: Mario Agustín Gaspar does gorgeous gold lacquerware, and also sugar cane pastefigures, which is a pre-Hispanic technique that originated in our region.

The House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

The House of the Eleven Patios is located in what was the former Dominican convent of Santa Catarina, dates back to 1742. Currently there are five patios you can visit.

A place to buy michoacan handicrafts is the House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro

During your visit, take a quick detour to the interesting baroque style bathroom in one of the patios.

Barroque Style Bathroom at the House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

Check out the exterior mural dedicated to the art of craftsmen.  This mural, by the master José Luis Soto González, highlights the influence of Don Vasco deQuiroga.

House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

On your next visit to Pátzcuaro, you must visit the House of the Eleven Patios, a historic place to enjoy the crafts of Michoacán.

House of the Eleven Patios in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán

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