The artistry of Mexico is often very apparent regardless of where you go in the world. The bright colors and pageantry of Mexican life lives through the arts and crafts of this lively culture. The work of Mexican artisans has traveled throughout the world and is highly coveted by many. Morelia is one of the [...]

Papel Picado (photo by Gwen courtesy of Flickr) Papel picado is an intricate art form that involves chiseling pictures into thirty or more layers of tissue paper at one time. The details are amazing, considering the tools, and the result is a long banner of flags containing the pictures representative of the season or celebration. [...]

The history of the pinata is long and confusing. While some believe it originally came from China, it seems the Italians may have been the first to use the word pignata, named for an earthen clay pot used in cooking. Throughout Mexico, Central and South America, similar items can be traced back to ancient times. [...]