{"id":51722,"date":"2025-06-24T23:16:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-25T05:16:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decorazonmexico.com\/the-value-of-handmade-products-mexican-craftsmanship-that-transcends-fashions\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T20:36:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T02:36:11","slug":"the-value-of-handmade-products-mexican-craftsmanship-that-transcends-fashions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decorazonmexico.com\/en\/the-value-of-handmade-products-mexican-craftsmanship-that-transcends-fashions\/","title":{"rendered":"The value of handmade products: Mexican craftsmanship that transcends fashions."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#por-que-una-pieza-artesanal-vale-lo-que-cuesta\">Why is a handcrafted piece worth what it costs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#hecho-a-mano-no-es-una-tendencia-es-un-legado\">Handmade is not a trend, it is a legacy.<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#el-lujo-silencioso-de-lo-autentico\">The silent luxury of authenticity<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#no-hay-moldes-ni-produccion-masiva\">No molds, no mass production<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#comprar-artesanal-es-tambien-un-acto-politico\">Buying handmade is also a political act<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#donde-puedes-conocer-estas-piezas\">Where can you get to know these pieces?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#preguntas-frecuentes\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1750828103175\">Do you ship to all Mexico?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1750828109789\">Do the pieces have a certificate of authenticity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1750828119825\">Can I meet the artisans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1750828146285\">Looking for an authentic piece for your space?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#faq-question-1750828557693\">Mexican craftsmanship that transcends fashions?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"por-que-una-pieza-artesanal-vale-lo-que-cuesta\"><strong>Why is a handcrafted piece worth what it costs?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a world saturated with mass-produced goods, choosing a Mexican handcrafted piece is much more than a purchase: it is a form of resistance. <strong>DeCoraz\u00f3n M\u00e9xico<\/strong> was born from this idea. In every clay figure, in every alebrije or woven rug, there is a story that deserves to be told and preserved. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But some people still ask: &#8220;Why does it cost so much? The answer is simple: because <strong>a unique piece has no replica, no immediate delivery time, no volume discount.<\/strong> It has value. It has soul.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"hecho-a-mano-no-es-una-tendencia-es-un-legado\"><strong>Handmade is not a trend, it is a legacy.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each technique we exhibit in our gallery -whether <strong>black clay<\/strong>, <strong>Oaxacan filigree<\/strong>, <strong>Teotitl\u00e1n textiles<\/strong> or <strong>Mata Ortiz pottery-<\/strong>has centuries of history. These are not fashions, but traditions that have survived by oral transmission, by hands that learn by observing, making mistakes and perfecting. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The natural clay<\/strong> that we work with Don Fernando in San Marcos Tlapazola takes weeks to dry without a kiln, only with the heat of the sun and the patience of time.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mata Ortiz&#8217;s pottery<\/strong>, inspired by Paquim\u00e9, is not only painted: it is spoliated, sanded three times, fired over an open fire, and decorated with single-hair brushes.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The alebrijes of San Martin Tilcajete<\/strong> can take more than three months to paint, with strokes as fine as the artisan&#8217;s breath allows.<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"el-lujo-silencioso-de-lo-autentico\"><strong>The silent luxury of authenticity<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong>DeCorazon Mexico<\/strong> we believe that true luxury is in <strong>owning something that no one else has<\/strong>, and that also connects with a piece of history and culture.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are not talking about luxury for ostentation, but <strong>intimate luxury<\/strong>:<br\/>That which is hung on the wall or carried in a bag, and when someone asks &#8220;where is it from?&#8221;, it is answered with pride.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because it is not an object, it is a conversation.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"no-hay-moldes-ni-produccion-masiva\"><strong>No molds, no mass production<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you know that our pieces are not repeated? We work directly with the artisans, without intermediaries, without unfair bargaining and without production pressures. We prefer that a piece takes 4 months to arrive than to compromise its quality or origin.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This has enabled us:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create <strong>exclusive seasonal collections<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bringing pieces to hotels such as <strong>Viceroy Los Cabos<\/strong>, where they are presented to international audiences.<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hold <strong>workshops with the artisans themselves<\/strong> so that more people value their work from experience.<br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"comprar-artesanal-es-tambien-un-acto-politico\"><strong>Buying handmade is also a political act<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing a DeCorazon piece is supporting entire communities. Every purchase represents: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A fair income for the artisan and his family<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Preservation of millenary techniques<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A more ethical and circular economy<\/strong><br\/><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slowfood.com\/es\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Slow Food Mexico<\/a> organization, conscious consumption strengthens cultural roots and protects the country&#8217;s intangible heritage.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"donde-puedes-conocer-estas-piezas\"><strong>Where can you get to know these pieces?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can visit us at:<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Plaza San Jacinto 20BIS, San Angel, CDMX<\/strong><br\/>\ud83d\udd50 <strong>Wednesday to Sunday | 12:00 &#8211; 19:00 hrs<\/strong><br\/>\ud83c\udf10 You can also explore our collections at <a href=\"https:\/\/decorazonmexico.com\/en\/\">decorazonmexico.com.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"preguntas-frecuentes\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750828103175\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do you ship to all Mexico?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, all shipments are insured and packaged with reusable and safe materials. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750828109789\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do the pieces have a certificate of authenticity?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, each piece includes information about the artisan and the origin of the technique, as well as a DeCorazon certificate. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750828119825\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Can I meet the artisans?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, we organize workshops and presentations where you can meet them. Subscribe to our <a href=\"https:\/\/decorazonmexico.com\/en\/contact\/\">newsletter<\/a> to find out about upcoming events.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750828146285\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Looking for an authentic piece for your space?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>We invite you to discover pieces that not only decorate, but transform.<br \/>Schedule your visit or explore our online store.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1750828557693\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Mexican craftsmanship that transcends fashions?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>At DeCoraz\u00f3n we invite you to discover pieces that not only decorate, but also transform.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/decorazonmexico.com\/en\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/decorazonmexico.com\/en\/\">View current collection<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Written by <\/em><strong><em>Daniel Velasco Rallo<\/em><\/strong><em>Co-Founder of DeCoraz\u00f3n Mexico.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why is a handcrafted piece worth what it costs? 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