Handicraft Tour
Destinations for the...
Handicraft Tour
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Destinations
San Martín Tilcajete
Enter a village where dreams become wood. In San Martín Tilcajete, families hand-carve and paint vibrant alebrijes—fantastical creatures born from myth and imagination. Every piece is a work of heart and heritage.
San Bartolo Coyotepec
Home of Oaxaca’s legendary black pottery, San Bartolo Coyotepec invites you to witness the fire and finesse behind each smoky, polished piece. Ancient techniques meet modern beauty in this village of clay and tradition.
Teotitlán del Valle
Feel the rhythm of Zapotec looms in Teotitlán del Valle, where wool rugs are handwoven using natural dyes and centuries-old patterns. This is textile art at its finest—organic, ancestral, and absolutely one-of-a-kind.
Santo Tomás Jalietza
Watch time stand still in Santo Tomás Jalietza, where artisans—often women—weave stunning textiles using pre-Hispanic waist looms. Belts, bags, and blouses here carry tradition in every tight, colorful thread.
Ocotlán Market (Friday only)
Experience the ultimate artisan marketplace every Friday in Ocotlán. This vibrant market overflows with handcrafted treasures—black pottery, alebrijes, woven textiles, embroidered clothing, and more—all sold directly by the makers. It’s your one-stop shop for the best of Oaxaca’s artisan traditions, in one colorful, unforgettable place.
San Martín Tilcajete
Enter a village where dreams become wood. In San Martín Tilcajete, families hand-carve and paint vibrant alebrijes—fantastical creatures born from myth and imagination. Every piece is a work of heart and heritage.
San Bartolo Coyotepec
Home of Oaxaca’s legendary black pottery, San Bartolo Coyotepec invites you to witness the fire and finesse behind each smoky, polished piece. Ancient techniques meet modern beauty in this village of clay and tradition.
Teotitlán del Valle
Feel the rhythm of Zapotec looms in Teotitlán del Valle, where wool rugs are handwoven using natural dyes and centuries-old patterns. This is textile art at its finest—organic, ancestral, and absolutely one-of-a-kind.
Santo Tomás Jalietza
Watch time stand still in Santo Tomás Jalietza, where artisans—often women—weave stunning textiles using pre-Hispanic waist looms. Belts, bags, and blouses here carry tradition in every tight, colorful thread.
Ocotlán Market (Friday only)
Experience the ultimate artisan marketplace every Friday in Ocotlán. This vibrant market overflows with handcrafted treasures—black pottery, alebrijes, woven textiles, embroidered clothing, and more—all sold directly by the makers. It’s your one-stop shop for the best of Oaxaca’s artisan traditions, in one colorful, unforgettable place.











