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Where does Mexico By Hand buy the crafts?
The state of Michoacán is home to over 100,000 artesanos (craftspeople) who create an amazing variety of beautiful objects out of clay, wood, textiles, plant fiber and metal. Families work together in their homes, and the elders proudly pass down their art to the next generation. Mexico By Hand has developed strong relationships with many of the state’s best artisans and Peggy and Doug buy directly from them. Because the crafts are all handmade, no two are exactly alike. Mexico By Hand can fill an order with approximate specifications, such as size and general design, but the end result is determined by the artist. This in fact is what is so special about purchasing handmade folk art….the artist’s soul and creativity is revealed.
What kinds of crafts does Mexico By Hand offer?
HAMMERED COPPER AND SILVER
Copper artisans in Santa Clara del Cobre (near Lake Patzcuaro) were making exquisite hand-hammered copper pieces before the Spanish conquistadors arrived. Mexico By Hand is proud to feature high quality copper and silver pieces created by fine craftsmen from this hardworking Michoacán village.
POTTERY
Plates, bowls, vases and other decorative objects made of clay from a variety of villages featuring their own distinctive style. Some have brightly painted designs of flowers and birds, while others are elegantly burnished earth-toned ceramics with Pre-Columbian designs. Our selection is always changing, so please check back with us often.
FOLK ART
Skeleton figures called Catrinas from Capula and Patzcuaro, wild colorful scenes featuring devils involved in everyday activities created by the indigenous artisans of Ocumicho, woven belts and bags, and embroidered cloth pictures, delicately painted wooden boxes, and woven animals, containers, and furniture made out of plant fiber.
FURNITURE
Unusual rustic as well as fine hand-carved and painted wooden benches, armoires, chests, and dining room sets that can be made to order.
WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING STORES WITH OUR PRODUCTS:
In CALIFORNIA--
Museum of Latin American Art Store -Long Beach. CA
Oakland Museum of CA Store-- Oakland, CA
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Store (SFMOMA)
San Jose Museum of Art Store
Mingei International Folk Art Museum Store - San Diego
The Clay Corner - Sacramento, CA
Erin Martin Design -St. Helena, CA
The Folk Art Gallery - San Rafael, CA
The Gardener - Berkeley, CA
Infinity Connections- American Canyon, CA
NapaStyle- Corte Madera, Los Gatos, Pasadena
Tail of the Yak - Berkeley, CA
In FLORIDA--Baraka Home, Winter Park, FL
In HAWAII--Honolulu Academy of Arts Store
In MASSACHUSETTS-- Forbidden Fruit, Provincetown, MA
In MISSOURI-- St. Louis Museum of Art Store
In NEW MEXICO--National Hispanic Cultural Center's "La Tiendita", Albuquerque, NM;
Leslie Flynt, Santa Fe, NM
In NEW YORK CITY-- Rubin Museum Store; La Sirena
In PENNSYLVANIA--Philadelphia Museum of Art Stores
In TEXAS--The Shade Tree, Houston, TX
In WISCONSIN--Milwaukee Museum of Art Store
WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR NEW RETAIL OUTLETS. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH US AND WOULD LIKE TO ACCESS OUR WHOLESALE PRICES.
Mexico By Hand can be reached by email at info@mexicobyhand.com or by telephone at 510-526-6395.
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