Open House at Galería Atotonilco

Result of ancient weaving traditions Wounaan baskets!

Vibrant baskets created by the Wounaan indigenous tribe of Colombia are the result of ancient weaving traditions passed through generations of the indigenous peoples of the Darién rainforest.

Originally designed for practical uses of storage or transportation, the Wounaan baskets have evolved into revered works of art, highly prized by collectors.

Galería Atotonilco is their exclusive representative in all of Mexico.

As stated in The Washington Post article “Gallery in Central Mexico displays a Trove of Folk Art” by Kim Curtis AP -“He (Mayer S.) travels to remote areas of Mexico (and Central America) to meet the artists and learn about their craft, and then he brings their work back to his gallery, where he imparts his knowledge to his customers.”-

Read the full article in our webpage blog section.

www.galeriaatotonilco.com/blog

The Best Mexican Folk Art Available Today Welcome to our gallery of fine Mexican folk art! We are not being immodest to say our Mexican folk art is the best. It’s just a fact. Owner Mayer Shacter finds the most talented and imaginative artists and craftsmen working today, and then he buys their finest work. We travel all over Mexico to find Mexican antiques, crafts, and folk art that perpetuate the centuries-old traditions of Huichol art, Mexican pottery, Mexican papel mache, vintage serapes, Oaxacan wood carvings, and much more.

Contact us any time to:

* discuss or purchase any Mexican folk art item you see here

* Inquire about an artist or item you don’t see here

* make an appointment to see our gallery

* arrange a group tour

Mexican folk art is one of the liveliest and most abundant folk art traditions anywhere in the world. Mexican folk art remains highly regional, with specific areas producing only one type of the Mexican crafts, such as Huichol art, Mexican pottery, Mexican lacquer art, Mexican papel mache, and Mexican serapes. Our gallery features most of these geographical areas and all of these types of folk art, many of which are Mexican antiques. We emphasize the exquisite Tonala pottery and vintage serapes, but we carry a wide variety of fine Mexican crafts. Because we live in Mexico, we have many resources and can suggest and help you find any Mexican crafts you desire to furnish or decorate your home or office. Mexican folk art blends beautifully with many decorative motifs, from modern to traditional. It can give your home or office a distinctive, colorful flair without looking at all like a Mexican folk art gallery.

We are serious about Mexican folk art!

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