One of the unique handicrafts available in Oaxaca, Mexico, is wood carvings called Alebrijes. They are brightly colored carvings of animals and fantasy creatures. These wood carvings are not a result of cultural heritage, but novelty items. These carvings are a combination of native wood carving traditions and inspiration from Pedro Linares, an artist from Mexico City. San Martin Tilcajete and Arrozola, two small villages, became the birthplace of this industry. A very talented artist named Manuel Jimenez is one of the original handful of artists who began the trade. The wood carvings......READ MORE

One of the unique handicrafts available in Oaxaca, Mexico, is wood carvings called Alebrijes. They are brightly colored carvings of animals and fantasy creatures. These wood carvings are not a result of cultural heritage, but novelty items. These carvings are a combination of native wood carving traditions and inspiration from Pedro Linares, an artist from Mexico City. San Martin Tilcajete and Arrozola, two small villages, became the birthplace of this industry. A very talented artist named Manuel Jimenez is one of the original handful of artists who began the trade. The wood carvings......READ MORE

When you are considering to buy new utensils for your kitchen, you might want to take a look at hand carved wooden bowls. These will make a great addition to your collection as these are stylish, classic and a great work of art. As these look natural, these can also be used for other purposes aside from being kitchen utensils. You can display these in tables and cabinets as decors. It will give that organic look to the place. These also make perfect gifts to give to family and friends. Since these are coated with beeswax paste or mineral oil, these are safe to use with food. These are......READ MORE

When you are considering to buy new utensils for your kitchen, you might want to take a look at hand carved wooden bowls. These will make a great addition to your collection as these are stylish, classic and a great work of art. As these look natural, these can also be used for other purposes aside from being kitchen utensils. You can display these in tables and cabinets as decors. It will give that organic look to the place. These also make perfect gifts to give to family and friends. Since these are coated with beeswax paste or mineral oil, these are safe to use with food. These are......READ MORE

It is not necessarily easy to think of nice gifts to give to your friends and relatives, but if you are shopping for a chef, getting them the best pepper grinder is a nice idea. Atlas grinders are fascinating both for expert and amateur chefs who appreciate good craftsmanship in their culinary tools. Atlas steel grinders also have the perk of being more than just functional; they are gorgeous pieces of modern kitchen dcor. Carved wood grinders, of course, can be rather lovely as well and fit a more classic dcor in your recipient's dining area. The goal of choosing a great gift is not just......READ MORE

Tourism is suffering in the southern Mexico colonial city of Oaxaca, and has been since the civil unrest of 2006.  By 2008 it had begun to pick up, until the swine flue scare, the US economic crisis, and the negative press heaped on by journalists reporting the drug wars, by and large restricted to a couple of port towns and cities near the American border, almost 1,000 miles away.  With tourism the primary industry in Oaxaca, why in 2011 are new car dealerships doing a brisk business, is higher end home construction booming, and is the upper middle class continuing to otherwise spend like......READ MORE

Tourism is suffering in the southern Mexico colonial city of Oaxaca, and has been since the civil unrest of 2006.  By 2008 it had begun to pick up, until the swine flue scare, the US economic crisis, and the negative press heaped on by journalists reporting the drug wars, by and large restricted to a couple of port towns and cities near the American border, almost 1,000 miles away.  With tourism the primary industry in Oaxaca, why in 2011 are new car dealerships doing a brisk business, is higher end home construction booming, and is the upper middle class continuing to otherwise spend like......READ MORE

As the proprietor of a bed & breakfast in Oaxaca, Mexico, I frequently field inquiries from travelers with plans to visit the city who are intent upon bringing the family dog or cat along for the vacation.  They initially ask if pets are permitted in our guest level, and then after receiving a reply in the negative, in a second email ask for names of alternate hotels or other accommodations which do accept pets.  The advice is always the same, but the inquiries keep coming.   This pet lover and owner of a brindle boxer is not a pet psychologist, nor professes to intimately know what's......READ MORE

As the proprietor of a bed & breakfast in Oaxaca, Mexico, I frequently field inquiries from travelers with plans to visit the city who are intent upon bringing the family dog or cat along for the vacation.  They initially ask if pets are permitted in our guest level, and then after receiving a reply in the negative, in a second email ask for names of alternate hotels or other accommodations which do accept pets.  The advice is always the same, but the inquiries keep coming.   This pet lover and owner of a brindle boxer is not a pet psychologist, nor professes to intimately know what's......READ MORE

Handicraft is a sort of work where useful, decorative and attractive items are prepared by hand or with the help of simple tools. There is a vast Indian market of wooden handicrafts, horn handicrafts, wrought iron handicrafts and many more. Indian craft tradition has given significance to religious beliefs as well as to local requirements of the people. Handicraft has helped for domestic trade as well as for foreign trade that resulted the growth of Indian handicrafts industry. In the history of India, we can find out indus valley civilization which is known for its excellence in handicrafts.......READ MORE