Ancestral Contemporary Folk Art

Things are changing in Mexico. New infrastructure, cellular technology, and computers are making villages that were once virtually cut off from the outside world much easier to connect with. This change can also be seen in folk art, as simple, almost primitive carvings and paintings are being replaced by more intricate designs that incorporate animals and ideas that may not traditionally belong to the region. New colors and materials adapted from the outside world are enabling Indigenous and Mexican folk artists alike to express how their ancient traditions and beliefs fit into today’s modern world in exciting new ways.

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Locations

  • Peyote People - Jalisco

    Celebrating over 20 years, this store specilizes in the Beard and Yarn traditions of the Wixárika.

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  • Peyote People - Oaxaca

    The newest addition to the family - offering a variety of art from the beaded art to yarn paintings.

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  • Colectika

    The biggest gallery, where you can find pieces by Grand Masters and newcomer alike.

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  • Peyotito

    This galleries small space means only the finest of ceramics make it to the display - hand-painted and hand-made.

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