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Puebla is known for its fine Talavera ceramics--tiles, pottery, dishes, etc. The true Talavera artisans use 100 percent handcrafted methods, and it takes years of apprenticeship to learn the fine craft, be it a pottery maker, a painter, designer, etc.
Two of the most famous Talavera factories in Puebla is Talavera Uriarte and Talavera de la Reyna. We did not get a chance to go to Talavera Uriarte, however we did visit Talavera de la Reyna, which is technically in Cholula, but just a few minutes from Puebla by car.
I will be placing photos on my Cholula pages soon that show the process of making Talavera ceramics.
I've included two photos here that show you some rectangular platters (perfect for serving sweets, drinks, etc. to guests, or for display.) The first two platters are similar in color and design and have a very traditional Talavera design. The second photo (click on 1 More Photo) shows two platters with more contemporary designs and colors.
Talavera de la Reyna is a certified Talavera artisan factory, and you received a certificate/tag of authencity with each piece ensuring its high handicraft quality.
Talavera de la Reyna is also sold at the Museo Amparo gift shop and in an artisan shop in Mexico City's fashionable Polanco district.
Together, the four platters I purchased cost about $1400 pesos in total, or $140 USD, about $27 - $40 USD each. My travelmate bought a set of 4 place settings of dishes (including plates, bowls, cups, saucers) and some cups. I don't know how much he paid. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Camino a la Carcana 2413 in CholulaPhone: 01 (222) 225 4058 or 225 4182Directions: Other locations that sell Talavera de la Reyna: * Museo Amparo Calle 2 Sur No. 708 in the historic centre of Puebla 01 (222) 229 38 53 * Las Artesanias Pdte. Masarik No. 360 y Oscar Wilde No. 29 Pasaje Polanco, Mexico DF 01 (555) 5280 95 15
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Bingo! This shop stocked sheet music for not only piano, but also guitar and organ. There were classic pieces (European), modern songs, and yes, classic Mexican music.
Each piano piece was $20 pesos, or about $2 USD, which is about how much sheet music costs back in the U.S. I was happy to find some songs that I was familiar with, as well as others that whose titles were familiar to me, but the melodies not.
This shop specializes in sheet music for all types of instruments. They were quite helpful and easy to find.
$20 pesos ($2 USD) per piano piece; about $8 USD for a book of several songs. Leave a Comment Theme: MusicAddress: 2 Calle Norte, No. 204Phone: 246-4562Directions: Centro Historico
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 Frame by Tzopelli by VdV
Well, my travelmate and I ended up leaving the Sunday market before I had a chance to go back to the frames booth. However, later that afternoon, we went to the Museo Amparo. In the museum's gifts shop, I was immediately drawn to the picture frame shown in the photo here, as it seemed to be a perfect gift for a family that I know back in the U.S. To my pleasant surprise, as I pulled the frame down from the display case, I saw that it was made by the same frame maker from the Sunday Market! --Tzopelli.
I was happy to purchase the frame, knowing that I would be able to share a beautiful Tzopelli frame with some friends back home, and knowing that purchasing one of their frames was in some small way helping to support their handicraft business.
Tzopelli makes: photoframes, mirrors, trunks, racks, keyholders, tablecloths, cardholders, all of different designs and shapes.
Here is a description from their mini-brochure:
Original of an Incalculable Artistic Value
100% Handpainted Designs
Having as basis the pre-Cuauhtemic (natif) codex language and the oral tradition of our culture, our designs of an international reconnaissance bring a new explosion of life represented by bright colors and beautiful shapes. Tzopelli's works is born from the concern to tell about our Mexikatl culture which dwelt in the region of misery as such as a seed would see again in the light of day of this new era started in 1987, "The New Era of Quetzalcoatl."
The frame I purchased was $207 pesos, or about $20 USD. From what I recall the frames at the Sunday market may have been a bit cheaper, but I had not seen the same design at the market as the one that I had purchased at the museum gift shop. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Sunday Market or at the Museo Amparo gift shopPhone: 01 (222) 241-0777 or 241 1898Directions: Tzopelli also has its own Taller (Workshop): Calle Culiacan No. 440, Col. SNTE C.P. 72960 Puebla, Puebla MexicoOther Contact: tzopelli_22@hotmail.com
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One of the Sunday markets in Puebla can be found along Blvd. Heroes del 5 de Mayo near Avenida 5 Oriente.
There are dozens and dozens of booths and vendors selling local handicrafts, food, household items, etc. When we arrived, we were lured to one side of the market by some music, and had a chance to see a traditional dance with people wearing masks. It was a very festive atmosphere. (See second photo)
My travelmate purchased a beautiful mirror made of metal and adorned with colorful Talavera tiles and a leather wallet.
I purchased several woven bags with wooden handles that seemed like perfect "knitting bags" to give to my friends (see photos.) I also purchased a miniature wooden house (I collect miniature houses from different countries) and a ceramic tortuga for my friends who collect miniature tortoises/ turtles.
The vendors take pride in their wares, and it is almost overwhelming to be thrust in this vast area of buying and selling. But, it's a great place to to to shop for your yourself or for souvenirs to bring home.
Prices were quite reasonable. My friend's beautiful mirror cost only $250 pesos (about $25 USD)--we'd seen similar mirrors for twice or three times that price back home in the U.S. The woven bags I'd purchased were only going for about $60 pesos (about $6 USD) each, but I bargained with the vendor and bought four for $200 pesos (about $5 USD each). Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Adjacent to Blvd. Heroes del 5 de MayoDirections: I think it is in the area known as Puente de Ovando, on the eastern border of the historic center.
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On Avenida 6 Oriental, you will find 1-2 blocks of shops that sell all types of typical Pueblan/Mexican candies. Your sweet tooth will delight at the vast array of candies made and sold here. I don't know all the Spanish names, but there are candies that I can best describe as:
* Cookies, some sprinkled with powdered sugar, others with cinnamon/sugar, another filled in the center with a caffe con leche-colored type of filling
* Little cakes similar to rice cakes, except made of pumpkin seeds and other local grains stuck together with a honey/caramel coating
* Fruit jellies of different flavors--orange, lime, lemon, watermelon, apple, peach...my personal favorite!
* Camote, which I'm not sure it is made of, but it is very popular. I've heard this name from my Filipino parents, so I'm sure there is something similar in the Philippines.
* Coconut balls and sticks (made of coconut, sugar, condensed milk, etc.) Another personal favorite of mine.
* Various dulces de leche--caramels of some sort.
* The very thin wafers (looks/tastes like Catholic wafer bread), often with pumkin seeds and honey in between
* Galletas that include the very thin wafers with a type of dulce de leche (sweet milk caramel) in between
Oh, so many that I do not know the names of. You MUST take a stroll down the street and shop here.
This is a perfect place to visit both on your first and last days while in Puebla. I say first, because it gives you a chance to sample a few so you can figure out what you like and don't like. Last, because it's a great place to buy souvenirs for friends, family and coworkers.
I don't even remember, but it was way inexpensive. Very, very reasonable prices for the quality of sweets and confections that you get. Leave a Comment Theme: GiftsAddress: Avenida 6 Oriente, near 2 Calle NorteDirections: about two blocks from Barrio del Artista, on Avenida 6 Oriente, also about 3 blocks from the Zocalo if you go up 2 Calle Norte
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Please come back later!
Paintings and sculptures of local artists Leave a Comment Theme: ArtAddress: Calle 6 Norte entre 4 y 6 Oriente
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Not a shop, but a small markets on some weekend mornings.
Get nice local handicrafts here, far away from touristy Parián. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Avenida 16 de Septiembre/Calle Cuauthémoc
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At this "Renta de Trajes Regionales" you can have a look around to get a quick overview of the region's traditional way of clothing. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Avenida 16 de Septiembre
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El Parián is a market for local and regional crafts like textiles, jewelry and pottery. Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Calle 6 Norte entre 2 y 4 Oriente
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Talavera adorns practically every building, every patio, every square and even kitchens in the city. It is a type of majolica earthenware, a white and glazed type of ceramic. Although the Spaniards introduced this type of pottery, ironically the term Talavera is used much more in Mexico than in Talavera de la Reina, Spain.
In fact, Talavera is the oldest tin-glazed ceramic in America and it is still being manufactured with the same techniques as in the 16th Century.
Puebla not only was the second most important city in Mexico, after the country’s capital Mexico City, it was the most important earthenware center of the Nueva España, which was the name of Mexico in Colonial times.
Talavera artcrafts
depends on the size! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: all through the city ... several souvenir shops
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