Visitors to the TlaquepArte crafts extravaganza have yet again been thrilled to find the same high-quality handicrafts, gifts and decorations from all over Mexico and Latin America.
The fair opened at the Refugio Cultural Center in Tlaquepaque on Thursday and is open until Monday, March 24.
New this year are exhibitors from Egypt, Turkey, Brazil, India and Senegal. Artisans from 25 Mexican states are selling their creative wares at the event.
You’ll find jewelry, ceramics, Cuban Panama hats, lacquered boxes, Mexican silver, mirrors, furniture, belts, wallets, guayaberas (the iconic Latin American shirt), women’s clothing, hammocks, deck chairs, bags, masks, photo frames, religious items – just to name a few.Also on sale will be those highly popular and collectible alejibres – brightly-colored sculptures of fantastical animal-like creatures, typically carved from the copal tree. The smaller ones start at around 70 pesos.
This giant annual bazaar has been running since 1997 and should have something to please everyone at a range of prices.
The sprawling venue, the Centro Cultural El Refugio, is perfect for housing the many vendors’ stands. Buyers can make a day out of their visit by also taking in Tlaquepaque’s other attractions.
TlaquepArte is open daily through Monday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Centro Cultural El Refugio, Donato Guerra 160, Tlaquepaque (about three blocks from the main plaza).