Chiapas Shopping

The most popular Chiapas shops are located in the markets. Each village has a style of its own when it comes to embroidery. Chiapas Shopping includes shoes, sarapes, dresses, rebozos.

Songs and dances, gifts and crafts, colorful items, costumes and sounds are just a few of the elements that give life to the Chiapanecan people. The craft work produced by people with great character joins together with the music, dance and the spectacular local costumes to give an eye-catching amalgamation of tradition and folklore.

Imagination plays an important part in artistic creation. An object can at once be useful, decorative and religious in nature. The clay candelabrums, and jars, each one delicately engraved are just a few simple examples of the influence of the earth and her motherly protection in the Chiapanecan people.

The traditional weaving machines, the housing programs in work areas and the use of primary local material is making Chiapanecan crafts appreciated more and more. The imagination of these men and woman is offering to the world ideas and models that have been made reality by hours of active labor.



La Casa de las Artesanas

La Casa de las Artesanas (the house of handcrafts), is one of the most popular Chiapas shops, located in Tuxtla Gutierrez, offers a good, varied selection of the state's art such as textiles, metalwork, baskets, clothes, pottery, leather, lacquer, wood and stone carvings, popular toys, sculptures, amber and filigree lace work jewelry.

Local Markets

The local markets are where you can buy beautiful clothes that are embroidered by the locals. Each village has a style of its own when it comes to embroidery. You can buy many things here, including shoes, sarapes, dresses, rebozos, and all kinds of linen for tables, etc. They are wonderful places to wander through, and the prices aren't that bad either. The different aromas and sounds make for a great way to enjoy the local culture. Chiapas shopping is always a fun adventure!