Creators of Mexican Folk Art in the Patzcuaro Lake Region

Discover important creators of Mexican Folk Art on your next visit to Patzcuaro.  Michoacan artisans occupy a special niche within this special tapestry of Mexican artistic expression.



Artisans Workshops in Santa Fe de la Laguna at Lake Patzcuaro

 

Our area is distinguished for its particularly ample and varied gamut of artisans, expressing themselves in each and every piece.  It is part and parcel of the culture and the very identity of the villages surrounding Lake Patzcuaro.

Mexican Embroidery made by artisans from Michoacán

Hotel Mansion Iturbe invites you to become acquainted with the Lacustrine Region and the various typical villages of Michoacan, where you can buy artisan ware directly from the artisans in their shops.  Have a question about the history of the artwork?  Ask the artist directly!  Most of the techniques go back five centuries or more.



Gustavo Horta from Tocuaro working at his workshop

Buying directly from the artisans, you support the self-employed families of the Lake Pátzcuaro region; their artisanship is often their only source of income.


Fine hand-crafted hats can be found in Jaracuaro

You will notice that most of the chief artisans are seniors who are in charge of handing down their craftsmanship to the next generation.



Artisans from Santa Clara del Cobre Michoacan

On your next vacation to Patzcuaro, don’t miss the artisan shops around Lake Patzcuaro. The State of Michoacan is one rich in artisan ware, and it can be found even further away from the lakeside villages. We at Hotel Mansion Iturbe can help you custom design an artisan trip to suit your interests.




Doña Cecilia Bautista from the community of Ahuiran, visiting Pátzcuaro during the Day of the Dead Artisans Exhibition.

Buy local, support our artisans, and take home a piece of Purépecha culture and creativity.

 

Artisans from different villages come to Patzcuaro to sell their handicrafts

 

 

*Text and Pictures property of Hotel Mansión Iturbe.

 

We invite you to visit more articles in our blog, there you will find information that can help you in your next trip to Pátzcuaro.

 

Here are some articles that we suggest you:

The Pottery Fair in Pátzcuaro

Artisan Textiles of Pátzcuaro

Christmas Ornamentation with a Michoacan-Artisan Touch

 

Hotel Mansion Iturbe

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Plaza Vasco de Quiroga
61600 Patzcuaro, Michoacan
Mexico

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