Popular art

Just as lacquer is appreciated beyond the borders of Chiapas, something similar happens with amber. Chiapas is the...
Tinplate and iron works are representative of metalwork in Chiapas. With the bellows and hammered procedure, the artisans...
The city of San Cristóbal produces beautiful pieces of popular toys made of tinplate or “recycled wood” tiles, painted...
In San Cristóbal de Las Casas, the artisan manufacture of candles and wax, together with the wax maker...
In Teopisca and San Cristóbal, very useful and extremely beautiful leather objects are made. Photo gallery ...
Chiapas pottery dates from pre-Hispanic times when the foundations of technical and aesthetic wealth were laid. The most...
The wisdom of the original peoples of Chiapas has been maintained over centuries, the living expressions are reflected...
The fabrics and embroideries that characterize the artisans of this town represent a rich, complex and beautiful language...
The wood carving, the making of colorful typical dresses and the elaboration of unique lacquer pieces are just...
In Comitán you can buy samples of the popular art of the region such as shawls, basketry, saddlery...
As part of the landscape of the Llanos, the pottery of Amatenango is offered to tourists along the...
As one of the most important economic centers of Chiapas and the most important of the Altos, San...