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Dear Friend, We specialize in folk art and fine art from Mexico, and occasionally have a few items from selected South and Central American countries. Each item is personally selected by Larry Sanders, our resident artist and, though similar items may be available, because all items are handcrafted, they are all different. The original concept for this site was to have pictures and descriptions of at least a representative sample of what we had as well as discussions of various topics in Mexican Folk Art. That was our concept for twelve years. However, the site grew over that time to become unweildy and impossible to keep up to date. Also changes in shipping quality have made safe shipping of many items more expensive than the items themselves. For that reason, we have greatly decreased the size of this site. Our old site had discussions of Oaxacan Woodcarvings, tin and ironwork from San Miguel de Allende, masks, the Virgin of Guadalupe, the Day of the Dead, Christmas in Mexico (including Nativity sets), Frida Kahlo, pottery (including both useful and art pottery--of the Aguilar family, the Medrano family, the various work from Oaxaca, Mexico City, Patsquaro, and Guadalajara, among others), paintings, textiles, jewelry (mostly silver jewelry from Taxco), and sacred art (including biblical scenes in pottery and wood, trees of life and death, and santos). We carry art in all of these categories. Please don’t hesitate to email us with questions about our present stock. |
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Folk art is created by untrained artists who reflect their culture, often in a whimsical manner. Though folk art is produced all over the world, we have a special affection for the creativity, humor, and versatility of the work of the Mexican people. Casa Mexicana was started in 1995 in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas. This is an area of eclectic entertainment, fine to casual dining, upscale apartments, and unique shops within walking downtown Dallas. The shop was successful immediately, offering the rich diversity of Mexican folk art to an area already rich in diversity. We have recently moved just three blocks away from our original location into a residential area favored by artists. We are just two doors down from the new Latino Cultural Center, a site well worth a visit by anyone visiting or living in Dallas. Its architecture alone makes it an outstanding place to visit and it houses rotating exhibits and performances. And don't forget to stop by the excellent gallery right nearby. We hope to see you soon. Sincerely, P.S. We have a good collection of books (including children's books) on Mexican Art and also Mexican Cookbooks. Please email us for our complete booklist Our hours are 10-5 Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays, but, if those are the only days you can come, call us for an appointment. These hours will be expanded between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The time zone is Central and our local phone number is 214-747-7227.
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