Handicrafts & Folk Art Puerto Vallarta

Alfarería Tlaquepaque + +

Downtown. Since 1953, this shop has offered wonderful painted pottery and earthenware and other hand-crafted items.

Arte Huichol + +

Downtown. A beautiful collection of masks, clothing and yarn "paintings" created by the Huichol Indians of the state of Nayarit. These items are sold throughout Puerto Vallarta and help support the Huichol Indians.

Arte Mexicanos + +

Downtown. Handmade violins, acoustic guitars and colorful baskets.

Bazar Artes Indias + +

Downtown two blocks from the river. Two floors packed with sterling silver, blown glass, lamps, souvenirs and casual and typical clothing produced in the shop owner’s factory.

Caban + +

Downtown. An ethnic art gallery with Huichol and Otomi Indian embroidery items, pre-Hispanic musical instruments and masks.

Expresion Latina + +

Downtown. Mirrors, textiles, hammocks, dolls and other folk art from throughout Latin America.

Granada + +

Downtown. Hand-blown glassware from Saltillo.

Arte Popular Mexicano + +

Great Masters Gallery, features internationally recognized Mexican artists, unique handcrafted pieces such as sculptures, paper maché, clay and wood.

Katy + +

Isla Río Cuale. Handcrafted items to etnic clothing, the prices reflect the quality.

Colección La Bohemia + +

Downtown. Comfortable easy-care fashions from designer-owner Toody Walton and creative art-wear.

La Reja + +

Downtown. Excellent selection of blown glass, lamps, ceramics, papier-maché, piñatas, tin and clay items, hand-cut paper designs and stained glass.

La Rosa de Crystal + +

Downtown. Retail outlet for a Guadalajara manufacturer of quality blown glass in stunning contemporary designs. Also an expensive selection of fine Mexican carved wood, ceramic and wrought iron crafts.

México Artesanal + +

Near the Río Cuale, Downtown Vallarta’s largest handicrafts shop.

Nabu. + +

Downtown. Specializes in miniature art including hand-painted lead soldiers and clay figurines.

Nevaj + +

Downtown. Popular art gallery with hand made clothing, wood pieces and lovely textiles.

Olinala Gallery + +

Downtown. A museum-like gallery with authentic ritual masks, beaded art, lapidary work and many one-of-a-kind pieces. Free crating and airport delivery.
Tel. 222-4995.

Querubines + +

Downtown. Beautiful hand-embroidered dresses, Panama hats, original jewelry, rustic furniture and antiques. They pack and ship.

Quetzalcoatl + +

Downtown. Native Indian art featuring beaded Huichol carvings, black Oaxacan pottery and inspired reproductions of Aztec, Mayan and Toltec pottery, masks and figurines. They pack and ship. Tel. 223-2380.

Rac + +

Downtown. A very exciting shop with a large selection of exact reproductions of pre-Hispanic figures, authentic pieces from the state of Guerrero including Nahual paintings and decorative pieces. This family business began about 250 years ago in a small town in Jalisco.

San Miguel Artesanias y Regalos + +

downtown. Large selection of craft items in clay, pewter, blown glass and Talavera tile. They ship. Tel. 223-2345.

Souk + +

downtown. Native art from Africa. Tel. 223-1108.

Talavera, Etc. + +

Downtown, three blocks south of the river. Wide selection of famous Talavera ceramics from the state of Puebla, hand-made jewelry by Mexico’s top designers, and home decorating items. The owner is Jackie Kilpatrick, a native of California. They pack and ship. Tel. 222-4100.