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| Artisan making pine needle baskets |
If you're a left-leaning social progressive, there are some cultural
traditions that you would probably like to get rid of: patriarchy, child
abuse, and big game hunting to name a few. On the other hand, there are
some traditional cultural expressions that many of us recognize need
preserving-- and indigenous folk art and handmade crafts fit into that
category. When traditional art is also sustainable or "eco-friendly",
when artisans utilize natural resources and production techniques that
benefit the environment and the health of the local community, then
that it is also progressive and something we should all support. And if purchasing a beautiful handmade piece of art to enrich our
own lives is how we show our support for struggling artisans in Mexico, then that's a good thing to do because we all benefit.
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| Indigenous coastal artisans burnishing their pottery |
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| Copper artisan from Santa Clara del Cobre |
Since 2004,
Mexico By Hand has been buying extraordinary
handmade traditional crafts and folk art directly from award-winning
artisans in Michoacán, Mexico. We feature beautiful handwoven baskets made from
pine needles, paper mache figures made from newspaper, and
gorgeous hammered copper vases created from 100% recycled copper scrap. We also seek out artisans who have converted to using lead-free glazes and create
beautiful food safe pottery, like these below:
If you appreciate the crafts you see here, please check out our website:
www.mexicobyhand.com
and like our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/mexicobyhand.
Wholesale customers are welcome! Contact us at: info@mexicobyhand.com or call 510.526.6395
