Category: Mexican Crafts Blog

Mexico is a country where art and tradition intertwine in every handcrafted piece. Tayaupa.com We document the various techniques and expressions of mexican folk art, Highlighting the talent of artisans who preserve their cultural heritage, this space seeks to recognize the origin, history, and evolution of Mexican craftsmanship, showcasing how each creation reflects identity, spirituality, and beauty.

What are alebrijes?

04/01/2026 By Tayaupa 0

Today, alebrijes are an undeniable part of Mexico's cultural and artistic imagination, and it is a craft in constant evolution. Since 2007, the Museum of Popular Art of Mexico City organizes a parade of monumental alebrijes with the intention of promoting the arts and Mexican folk culture.

Origin of the alebrijes

04/01/2026 By Tayaupa 0

There are figures of a very diverse fauna and fantastic beings of external influences, from monsters, pegasus or Martians to nahuales, expressions typical of the worldview of the original groups of Oaxaca.