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Mortar and pestle handmade of deep, dark red granadillo hardwood that grows in the south of Mexico. Perfect for grinding spices or serving salsas a...

This dark red, granadillo hardwood, hand-turned rolling pin is every baker’s dream. Its perfectly smooth, bees-wax polished surface doesn’t stick t...

The rich, deep reds of granadillo wood go so well with colorful Mexican salsas, dips, chopped parsley,  worm salt and anything else you can think o...

Medium sized, green glazed clay bowl, ideal for cereal, soup, or as a serving dish for dips, salsas, chips and similar. With the new, lead-free tec...

Medium sized, green glazed clay bowl, ideal for cereal, soup, or as a serving dish for dips, salsas, chips and similar. With the new, lead-free tec...

A wide, green glazed clay cup, with beautiful texture on the outside, and a symbolic swirl on the inside. Ideal for the morning cup of rich, foamy ...

 A different mortar: its surface is covered with fine, parallel crease pattern that grinds the food as we pull it while pressing down firmly. Ideal...

Fantastic ornaments, flowers and birds, grapes and fruit, have materialized on these magnificent pitchers as a product of imagination of talented a...

Large, green glazed plates, made with care by artisans trained for generations, but with the new, lead-free glaze that makes it safe, both for the ...

Medium sized, green glazed plates, made with care by artisans trained for generations, but with the new, lead-free glaze that makes it safe, both f...

 A rustic, unrven surfaced classic green clay salad bowl. Works great for serving salsas, pico de gallo, but also for large portions of pozole.  Wi...

Whimsical bird-shaped salsa bowls, with ornaments like flowers or fruit. Made of clay, then bathed in spectacular, world-famous, lead-free green gl...

Small, green glazed clay tumblers, an ideal barware for mixologists - they showcase lime and orange wedges or zest, olives, strawberries or salt li...

Lead-free glaze covers this charming pot made from the exciting red clay, decorated by hand by the artisans from the State of Mexico. Stove and ove...

Lead-free glaze covers this charming pot made from the exciting red clay, decorated by hand by the artisans from the State of Mexico. Stove and ove...

Lead-free glaze covers this charming pot made from the exciting red clay, decorated by hand by the artisans from the State of Mexico. Stove and ove...

Lead-free glaze covers this charming pot made from the exciting red clay, decorated by hand by the artisans from the State of Mexico. Stove and ove...

The talented young artisan Isabel from Guerrero painted these smal bowls, exellent for serving snacks or salsas. Hand painted with motifs of birds ...

Hand-painted and glazed cooking spoon holder that will lighten any kitchen and inspire your new gourmet masterpieces. Rest your spoon on a piece th...

A gorgeous example of Mexican folk art: A small shadow box, painted by hand, traditionally used as a religious display, portraits, Day of the Dead ...

Tinwork. Tin emerged in the shadow of its more distinguished relative, silver. Almost every object made out of this precious metal also had a humbl...

China Poblana. The history of the china poblana lies somewhere between Oriental legends and Mexican folk tales. Who is this woman that has captivat...

Puebla’s ceramic tradition is an art form with historic ties to the the convent kitchens, building façades and the workshops -  the spaces that for...

Mexican Lacquerwork. Six authors share their insights into the ancient art of lacquerwork in Mexico, its Oriental and European influences and the i...

Maguey. The maguey—silent witness to Mexico’s transformations—holds the key to its own cultivation, the use of each of its parts, and how and where...

Sturdy and rough structure of this hand-woven bag is softened by the wild color combinations, that evoke Mexico in an instant. This bag is made ogm...

Mexican piloncillo, also known as panela in Latin America, is a traditional form of raw sugar, dark brown and shaped like cone, made out of sugar c...

Mexican piloncillo, also known as panela in Latin America, is a traditional form of raw sugar, dark brown and shaped like cone, made out of sugar c...

The colors and nuances of the mango wood, from the light beige, all the way to the reds, bring the ageless beauty of nature to our kitchens and hom...

Masks: Faces of Otherness. This issue of Artes de México explores the history, meaning and uses of masks among indigenous communities in Mexico. In...

Metepec and its Art in Clay. When asked whether he is an artist or an artisan, one potter in Metepec responded that he is only a lover of clay. Thi...

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Traditional candle holding glasses (veladoras) made of pressed glass, popular for serving mezcal in the recent years. With stripes on the sides and...

Traditional candle holding glasses (vaso veladora) made of pressed glass, popular for serving mezcal in the recent years. With stripes on the sides...

A magnificent, colorful, so typical ornament that may be one of the most recognizable Mexican symbols today, was created and still handmade in the ...

Molinillo (whisk) is a traditional, charming and decorative wooden utensil, widely used in Mexico for creating the precious foam on top of the hot ...

Famous Oaxacan artisanal expression, the alebrijes are small animal sculptures made out of wood (frequently copal wood), hand carved and painted by...

The Aztecs-Mexica and Death: A Rebirth of Gods and Men. Mexica representations of death can take our breath away by facing us with the aesthetic as...

Carved gourd, large enough to hold fresh, warm tortillas. In natural shades of green and brown or dyed white or black, carved by the skillful hands...

Special orders only. Production times from 4 to 8 weeks. Available in 3 different hights: 20cm (8"), 25cm (10") and 30cm (12"). Available in single...

Special orders only. Productiin times vary from 4 to 8 weeks. Available in 3 different hights: 30, 40 and 50 cm. Available in a single color or as ...

Beeswax candle, made of the solid candle pillar in the middle, embellished by many tender petals made of the same material. Every piece is made wit...

Ocumicho: A Fabled Craft. The residents and artisans of San Pedro Ocumicho in Michoacán have long used clay to shape the life of their community, t...

Mezcal, the high alcohol content, famous, smokey liquor made from the agave plants, has been popular in Mexico for centuries. Between 1930 and 1940...

Mezcal, the high alcohol content, famous, smokey liquor made from the agave plants, has been popular in Mexico for centuries. Between 1930 and 1940...

Mezcal, the high alcohol content, famous, smokey liquor made from the agave plants, has been popular in Mexico for centuries. Between 1930 and 1940...

Mezcal, the high alcohol content, famous, smokey liquor made from the agave plants, has been popular in Mexico for centuries. Between 1930 and 1940...