- The 5 main typical crafts of San Luis Potosí
- 1- Quechquémeles from Tancanhuitz
- 2- Rebozos of Santa María del Río
- 3- Baskets of braided palm leaves and basketry items
- 4- Huichol wood and thread pictures
- 5- Huasteca dolls and other wooden items
- References
The typical crafts of San Luis Potosí are the material expression of the culture, history and inspiration of its artists. It is characterized by the quality, color and aesthetics of its pieces.
During the pre-Hispanic period, the territory of the current state of San Luis Potosí was the border between Aridoamérica and Mesoamérica; hence the richness and cultural diversity it has.
Handmade basketry from San Luis Potosí
The main ethnic groups that inhabited the region were the Nahuatl, the Huastecos, the Pame and the Otomí.
Today part of his descendants still inhabit the state. For this reason, the legacy of these ancestral cultures in typical crafts remains valid.
You may also be interested in the typical traditions of San Luis de Potosí or its history.
The 5 main typical crafts of San Luis Potosí
1- Quechquémeles from Tancanhuitz
The quechquémeles are species of cotton capes embroidered with colored threads in cross stitch, very representative of Tancanhuitz. These capes are part of the traditional indigenous Huasteco costume of San Luis de Potosí.
In the same area, colorful creations are made on a backstrap loom, cross stitch embroidery, backpacks decorated with flowers and plant motifs on a white blanket.
2- Rebozos of Santa María del Río
The rebozos are emblematic garments of Mexican women that are characteristically produced in the Potosí population of Santa María del Río.
They are made of brightly colored natural silk and in these traditional drawings are captured with the indigenous technique of ikat.
The artisans of Santa María del Río also make “reboceras” boxes through the art of marquetry or marquetry. They are called like this because they are the right size to store a shawl.
With the same technique they manufacture drawers, dressers, tables, corner shelves, trunks, chests and chests.
3- Baskets of braided palm leaves and basketry items
In San Luis Potosí, the baskets of palm leaves braided with liana made by the Teenek are famous.
In this line there are also palm leaf furniture and cotton mesh basketry items, such as folders and tablecloths. These are created by the artisans of Ciudad Valles and Moctezuma.
4- Huichol wood and thread pictures
In Real de Catorce the Huichols make beautiful pictures of wood and thread.
These are adorned with motifs alluding to dream landscapes in striking colors that convey spirituality and invite reflection.
Huichol paintings enjoy international recognition; for this reason they are widely demanded by tourists who visit the town.
Masks, necklaces, representations of animals and Christs made with beads are also produced in the same region.
5- Huasteca dolls and other wooden items
Huasteca dolls are creations made of wood and cloth. They represent the Huasteca woman wearing their traditional clothing.
In San Luis Potosí, other items such as carts, toys and mahogany Christs are also made of wood in which sanctuary art is appreciated.
The guitars and violins manufactured in Matlapa enjoy international prestige and recognition.
Other potosí crafts that stand out for their aestheticism are those made in carved quarry, saddlery, and pieces of gold and silver jewelry.
These creations can be purchased mainly in the Historic Center of San Luis de Potosí, in the Casa del Artesano, in the store of the National Fund for the Promotion of Crafts (Fonart) and in Santa María del Río.
References
- Crafts from San Luis Potosí. (sf). Retrieved on November 14, 2017 from: programadestinosmexico.com
- Crafts and Gastronomy of San Luis Potosí. (sf). Retrieved on November 14, 2017 from: elclima.com.mx
- Crafts and Traditions in San Luis Potosí. (sf). Retrieved on November 14, 2017 from: pueblosmexico.com.mx
- Huastecos de San Luis Potosí (The Traditional Indigenous Costume). Retrieved on November 14, 2017 from: gob.mx
- Iturriaga, J. (November 13, 2013). Popular Art in the Mexican Republic: San Luis Potosí. In: amigosmap.org.mx
- Salvador, A. (sf). Silk Turned into Art: The Rebozo of Santa María del Río. Retrieved on November 14, 2017 from: Correodelmaestro.com