If you are interested in Mexican folk art, Michoacán
stands out for its diversity and variety of techniques. It is a sampling of the
creativity of Michoacán's artists.
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| Night of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro |
The principal, not-to-miss event in Mexico
for folk art lovers is the Night of the Dead Artisan Tianguis (market) in
Pátzcuaro. It is held in the Plaza Vasco de Quiroga, right in front
of our Hotel Mansión Iturbe.
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| Day of the Dead in Patzcuaro, Michoacan |
Artisans from different regions of
Michoacán attend this great event. For those of us who have the opportunity to
be attend it every year, it is a pleasure to greet the now-familiar
craftspeople from all over the State of Michoacán.
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| Mexican Handicrafts at the Day of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro |
Clay handicrafts made with different techniques such as
burnished clay, glazed, polychrome, etc., are made with great finesse. You
will find a great diversity from the famous glazed pineapples to a wide
range of tableware. In Michoacán, each town works
differently and has its own particular techniques inherited from pre-Hispanic times
and perfected at the time of the evangelization by Don Vasco de Quiroga. Regular visitors can glance at a certain
collection of artwork and say, “Beautiful pieces from Santa Fe de la Laguna,”
or “Look at those fabulous pineapples from San José de Gracia!”
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| Pineapples from San Jose de Gracias, Michoacan |
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| Pottery from Michoacan at the Night of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro |
Handicrafts made with vegetable fibers are also very varied. Those of tule or panikua
(wheat straw) are among the most popular. “Chuspata”
is a favorite technique; it involves shaping something with iron and then
wrapping it with the fiber. The
Lake Region is distinguished by this type of handicrafts, though other regions
of Michoacán produce beautiful variations on the theme.
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| Handicrafts made with vegetable fibers at the Lake Patzcuaro Area |
Molcajetes (the familiar
kitchen utensil used to grind spices and sauces) from
San Nicolás Obispo, wood furniture from Cuanajo or masks from Tocuaro
will keep you surprised and
delighted at every turn.
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| Molcajete at the Night of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro |
If you looking
for textiles. you
will be fascinated by the fine rebozos (shawls) of Ahuirán, and the intricate stories embroidered by the craftswomen of the
community of Santa Cruz. Embroidery
is practiced almost everywhere, each with its own slant on daily life.
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| Stories embroidered by the craftswomen from Santa Cruz, Tzintzuntzan |
Copper from Santa Clara del Cobre, cannot be missed. You will find
everything from traditional ladles, to sinks, to small pieces of jewelry - and everything in between.
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| Copper Handicrafts from Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan |
Meet
many of the great masters of folk art at
this exciting event; very often, the proprietor of a stand will be the actual
artist.
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| Handicrafts from Michoacan at the Night of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro |
The Tianguis takes place for several days during the season of Night of the Dead.
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| Pottery from Michoacan at the Night of the Dead Artisan Market in Patzcuaro |
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Portal Morelos 59
Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
61600 Pátzcuaro, Michoacán.
México
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