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Mexican fashion is incredibly authentic. It’s made slowly, involving many creators and artists, and it’s as sophisticated as any other brand in the world. The craftsmanship of Mexican artisans is exquisite, and their hands and creative processes are truly world-class. –Carla Fernandez. I visited Carla Fernández at her enchanting home in Mérida, Yucatán. For years, […]
I ventured to Campeche with Taller Maya and Fundacion de Haciendas to meet the Guatemalan artisans who have established themselves in the communities of Laureles and Quetzales of Campeche. They are master artisans using waist looms and techniques they have brought from their native Guatemala. Carola, the founder of Fundacion de Haciendas, made an exciting
Merida’s burgeoning design scene is a world to explore. The talent in fashion, decor, interior, and exterior design is inspiring. The trend in Mexico in general is deeply rooted in the ancestral pre-Hispanic roots and contemporary innovative ways to interact with our surroundings. Mexico has become a real player on an international level, many eyes
We ventured to the state of Campeche with Fundacion de Haciendas Taller Maya to meet 2 of the 43 Maya communities of artisans Taller Maya works with in the region. Campeche is just two hours from Merida and, as in Yucatan and all of Southern Mexico, there is a rich heritage and history of culture,
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Today I ventured out to meet some of the artisans in the town of Dzitya, Yucatan where for generations most townspeople are craftsmen and women working with wood, stone and making traditional taffy-like candy called “dulce de melcocha”. As I walked into the workshop and store front of Guillermo Pisté, he greeted me with a
April 30th and May 1st the art and design collective NUUP Colectivo who houses Takto Design and Blanco Mate Interior Designs, had an open house where art, furniture, objects, interior designs and fashion were all on display. The artists and designers are internationally known and recognized and their work is absolutely stunning. At their gallery
Nuup Colectivo: Home Decor and Interior Designs in Merida Read More »
Art, music, fashion, and theater all intertwine within the upcoming exhibitions and performances. In collaboration with the La Cúpula Cultural Center, the Palace of Music Patronage is proud to present the following upcoming events: Exhibition “Birds in the Head” on March 13 at the La Cúpula Cultural Center. Masterclass on costume design scheduled for March
The Powerful Performer Chula the Clown & Costume Designer Valentina Muñoz in Merida Read More »
The “barrios magicos” of San Sebastian and La Ermita are some of Merida’s oldest neighborhoods and you feel the history in the air as you walk down the brick laden streets. The stories of love, passion, betrayal and the mundane in and outs of life permeate every wall and street corner that have seen generations
Urban Treasures & Antiques in the “Magical Neighborhoods” of San Sebastian and La Ermita Read More »
Wednesday August 16, 2023 This Saturday and Sunday, August 19 and 20th from 1pm until 8pm Salon Gallos is hosting the first Consorcio Mejorada, a festival to showcase some of Yucatan’s top designers and creatives on the design scene in Merida, Yucatan. This upcoming biannual design experience will showcase designs where Mexican tradition intertwines with
Consorcio Mejorada August 19-20 Festival of Yucatan’s Top on the Design Scene Read More »
Thursday July 27 The Center for Olimpo Cultural in Merida presents a unique exhibition, “Puño, palma, pulso,” showcasing the sculptural work of renowned artist Gerda Gruber. This collection comprises a selection of her art created over the past two decades, reflecting her profound connection with nature and artistic evolution. A Symphony of Nature: Gerda Gruber’s
Puño, Palma Pulso Artist Gerda Gruber´s Connection with Nature Read More »
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