Zócalo Blog
Tin Art's Heart and Soul: A Visit to Las Mariposas Workshop
We had the pleasure of visiting San Antonio de La Cal, Oaxaca and the workshhop of Las Mariposas, where Elisa and Manuel the skillful artisans behind tin art milagros welcomed us with open arms... Read More...
Crafted in Barro Rojo: The Women Artisans of San Marcos Tlapazola
Embark with us in a journey to the community of San Marcos Tlapazola, a rural gem nestled in the Oaxaca Valley, famous for its time-honored craft of Barro Rojo, red clay pottery. Prepare to be captivated by the distinct terracotta-style clay...Read More...
From Metepec to the World: Árbol de la Vida, Tree of Life
Árboles de la Vida, translated as Tree of Life, are one of the most famous sculptures of Mexican culture that traditionally represent the biblical scene of creation. Here, we tell you all about the origin and meaning of these imposing sculptures... Read more...
Preserving Maya Roots: Ch'ol Embroidery
Join us in this very special highlight, where we introduce Diana Laura Montejo Arcos, a Maya-Ch’ol artisan from the community of Amado Nervo, in Yajalón, Chiapas and the work that she does in her workshop Ibojñilel Puy.. Read More...
Dot by Dot: Colectivo Jafet's Skillful Capulineado
In this week's blog we tell you all about capulineado technique from a first-source, María Inés, master potter from the Jafet Collective in Capula, Michoacán. Read more...
Collectivo Avilés: The talent behind Xalitla Art
Join us as we introduce Samuel Aviles’ story who, together with his family, founded a small workshop that proudly presents the colorful and vibrant Xalitla legacies that their ancestors... Read More...