- The 5 main typical crafts of Campeche
- 1- Hipi palm fabrics
- 2- Fabrics and embroidery
- 3- Pottery and ceramics
- 4- Wood carving
- 5- Objects in sea shell and bull horn
- References
The typical handicrafts of Campeche are characterized by the variety, beauty and quality of each of their pieces, as well as by their significant production volumes.
This activity is the economic support of numerous families that inhabit the municipalities of Hopelchén, Calkiní, Campeche, Carmen, Tenabo, Champotón and Hecelchakán.
Handicrafts in jipi palm of Campeche
The massive artisanal production of Campeche has led to the modernization of its production systems.
This process has stood out for preserving both aesthetics and the concept of ancestral heritage in each of its pieces.
Clay, wood, natural fibers and plant products are used as primary materials in the Campeche artisanal works.
You may also be interested in the typical traditions of Campeche or its culture.
The 5 main typical crafts of Campeche
1- Hipi palm fabrics
The towns of Becal, Santa Cruz, San Nicolás and Tankuché of the Cankiní municipality are the only places in the country where Panama hats and handicrafts are made in palm of jipi.
These creations go through a rigorous process. The selection of the sheet and the laborious processing system require agility and great manual dexterity to complete the dyeing of the fiber.
The most particular thing about the creative process of these crafts is that they are made in natural or excavated caves. In such spaces, temperature and humidity favor the handling of the fiber.
2- Fabrics and embroidery
The campechanas hammocks are true artistic works that characterize the region of San Antonio, Santa Cruz Pueblo, Concepción, Pucnachén, Sahcabchén and Kobén.
They are woven using a wooden frame, a special needle, and nylon, cotton and henequen threads.
This same technique is used by local artisans in the manufacture of beach chairs.
Indigenous women from the communities of Santa Rita, Xcupil, Tenabo, Hopelchén, Hecelchakán and Dzibalché make lavish embroideries (by hand and machine) of flowery strips in bright colors.
Such pieces are used to adorn huipiles, dresses, blouses and table linen.
Within the wide range of embroidered works, the Renaissance technique stands out, which consists of delicately sewing the edges of the figures; and the closed embroidery technique in which the design is completely covered.
3- Pottery and ceramics
Tepakán is a town highly recognized for its majestic works in clay and ceramic that evoke its pre-Hispanic roots.
The most demanded by tourists visiting the region are pots, pots, planters, crockery, kettles and plates.
4- Wood carving
The art of carving wood in the city of Campeche, Escárcega, Palizada and Champotón is unique. The pieces incorporate details made of shells, fabrics and hippie palm.
With this technique, miniature replicas of boats and walls are made, which stand out for the level of detail and precision of each element that composes them.
5- Objects in sea shell and bull horn
In Champotón and Ciudad del Carmen decorative pieces are made from sea shells and fish scales. Some of these ornamental objects are ashtrays, curtains, butterflies and lamps.
Other souvenirs that are popular with tourists are those made with bull's horn in the city of Campeche.
References
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- Campeche culture. (sf). Retrieved on November 15, 2017 from: explorandomexico.com.mx
- The artisan paradise. (sf). Retrieved on November 15, 2017 from: mexicotravelclub.com
- Luft, R. (2009). Crafts and Environment. In: biodiversity.gob.mx.
- New Roads in… Campeche. Handicrafts. (sf). Retrieved on November 15, 2017 from: cultura.gob.mx