Zócalo Blog
Illuminating Tradition: The Beeswax Candles of Teotitlán del Valle
In Teotitlán del Valle, beeswax candles have long been part of Zapotec ceremonies, weddings, religious celebrations, and Day of the Dead altars... read more...
Patambán: The Fertile Land Of Charanda
In Patamban, Michoacán, generations of Purépecha artisans continue transforming the region’s rich red charanda clay into ceramics rooted in heritage... Read More...
The History of the Rebozo
The rebozo has long been more than a garment in Mexico, it is a textile woven into daily life, memory, and care. In our newest blog, we explore the history of the rebozo... Read More...
Where Movement Lives: The Living Craft of Olinalá Lacquerware
In the mountains of Guerrero, Olinalá’s lacquerware tradition continues to flourish through generations of artisans... read more...
The Colors Beneath the Earth: Pigments and Barro Pigmentado in Metepec
In Metepec, barro pigmentado carries a history rooted in earth, minerals, and ancestral knowledge. Long before pigments were used to decorate pottery... read more...
The Intricate Negative Imprint Technique A Living Practice from Zinapécuaro, Michoacán
In Zinapécuaro, Michoacán, the work of Taller Solís carries forward an ancient ceramic tradition known as the negative imprint technique, a process... Read more...
