THE 5 MOST POPULAR TYPICAL CRAFTS OF AGUASCALIENTES - CULTURE VOCABULARY - 2025

Among the most well-known crafts of Aguascalientes, we can highlight the fraying, the majolica, the sgraffito or the saddlery.

Throughout the centuries, Aguascalientes has created a diversified and abundant handicraft, developing unique pieces, a product of the good profit obtained by the skillful hands of its artisans from the available raw materials.

For many years, the crafts of the state of Aguascalientes revolved, mainly, around the clothing industry through the well-known fraying and embroidery works, which still enjoy international fame today.

However, the wealth of Aguascalientes crafts does not stop there. The clay miniatures, marquetry (those made of fine woods stand out), wood carvings, quarry, ceramics, stained glass windows, among others, are some examples of the many existing sectors in the crafts of this Mexican state.

You may also be interested in the traditions of Aguascalientes or its history.

Typical handicrafts of the state of Aguascalientes

Unraveling

With Hispanic heritage, fraying is one of the oldest textile techniques in Mexico. Within a whole with a lot of complexity, it can be said that it is a work done by hand with a needle and a fabric.

The meticulousness, the beauty and the time determine the quality of the set. To this day, this technique struggles to remain present in the market.

Although it is less commercially successful than before, its wealth causes many to ask that it be considered cultural heritage.

may

Majolica is an art for ceramic decoration acquired by the influence of the Spanish community in the 16th century. Throughout the years, this technique was gaining its place in Aguascalientes.

Now, it is an important part of the regional culture. This technique is usually applied in clay and its objective is to glaze or glaze, especially domestic dishes, giving the appearance of metallic reflections.

Sgraffito

Sgraffito is one of the most primitive artisan techniques. Archaeological remains of the early Neolithic phases can be found.

In this technique, ceramics, when still tender, gain life and personality through interesting lines, shapes or incisions.

In Aguascalientes, they are usually used in geometric figures and shapes that simulate nature. The predominant colors are black and white. It is a technique much admired by the public.

Its complexity lies in giving shape through the borders and drawings engraved on the ceramic.

Talabarter

This is an art that aims to work with leather goods or knightly trimmings. The saddler is in charge of manipulating the leather so that it can be used on a day-to-day basis.

It also produces objects of field work. Aguascalientes is known as the cradle of the most experts in this art of leather manipulation. Her main creation are saddles.

The hats and the well-known charro costumes also arise as a consequence of the application of this art to leather.

The jewelry

In the jewelry of Aguascalientes a precious stone that is more than 30 million years old is used.

It is called Fire Agate Stone. It can be found in very specific mines and deposits in the region.

Once polished and turned into rings, earrings or bracelets, it can reach an exorbitant value in the market.

References

1. Artesanías de Aguascalientes, in Destinations Mexico, programadestinosmexico.com
2. Crafts, attractive. Viva Aguascalientes, at aguascalientes.gob.mx
3. "Aguascalientes: travel guide". Mexico in your pocket, at books.google.es
4. Aguascalientes State. Visit Mexico, at visitmexico.com
5. Organic and mineral jewelry in Aguascalientes, at vivaaguascalientes.com