One of the best and most complete gift shop we found in Oaxaca. They have lots of handmade and…read morelocally produced art and a very helpful staff. Located near the Zocolo just about all the things you see in local shops are here, but so much more. And there is such a variety within each category. The wood carved and beautifully decorated "animals" comprise a zoo of selections. All nicely done and priced reasonably. Clothing, especially blouses, ponchos and dresses, are plentiful. Jewelry, carvings, statuary, pottery, leather stationary holders, papers and paper decorations are part of the inventory. Prices are slightly more than one will find in the smaller shops, but selection and quality are the rule here. If you are looking for something special or different, ask the staff, all of whom speak English which makes selection and buying easier and more convenient. And best of all, the artists are supported through this venue which encourages more art and maintains some of the art that is fading out due to mechanization. Great place to shop in Oaxaca City.

This was probably the coolest shop we went to in all of Oaxaca. It's a huge space with lots of…read moredifferent spots, sort of a consignment type set-up. There's every kind of Oaxacan product you can think of, from black pottery to traditional jewelry, alebrijes, leather goods, chocolate, tons of textiles and more. What I liked about this place though, is that each stand is a different artisan from somewhere in the region, and though the goods seemed to be of a higher quality than I found other places, the prices were really reasonable. I met the artist of a piece of pottery I bought for my mom, and spoke to someone else that made silver for another booth. A lot of the things we saw in the street and at the mercado really seemed to be mass produced, and That was definitely not the case here. I hope that when I made purchases here they were being truthful and the money truly went to the communities where the products came from, because if that's the case, I'm really glad.

When in Oaxaca you need to see the beautiful tapestries and clothes. I heard they even make the…read morecloth! The designs are colorful and creative! There are lots of vendors so if you look...it will take time!

This market is not good at all for finding quality markets in this city!! If you like nice, high…read morequality textiles that have Mexican flavor, you need to go to upscale boutiques in Mex City, Tulum, and even a few in San Cristóbal. Oaxaca is rich in its history. There is no doubt. But these markets for quality clothing are not accurate. U can find this type of clothing anywhere in MX. The food is ok. Not great. Go to La Flamita for great street food (al Pastor tacos). These markets (along with 20th Noviembre market, Abasto Market) are a one stop shop for strict budgets of low quality. And it's extremely filthy... Sorry to say it but it's true people. I'm so confused as to why people praise these markets that are anything but unique or of high quality.

Only a few weeks ago I found about this place, the owners of Naranja Dulce introduced me to the…read moreowner Francisco & his brother David. They do most of the jewelry, which is awesome plus if you want custom made pieces this is the place to go. I walked by yesterday with my mom, only to find out she got a pair of earrings custom made for me a couple years ago in this exact place with Francisco. Also if you have some precious stones he can put them in a bracelet, pendant, etc. He also sells mexican old style toys, clothes, purses and some decorations, all hand made by Oaxacan artisans.

This relatively compact souvenir market features a wide variety of crafts. If you're buying gifts…read morefor folks back home, you'll be satisfied. If you're looking for very high quality works by artisans, unfortunately, this is not the place.

A cool, souvenir market in Puebla! This market is across…read morethe street from the Barrio de Artistas, a few blocks from the Zocalo. It's a touristy market, with lots of the mass produced types of art that you'd expect to see in an outdoor mercado. Lots of pottery, textiles, jewelry and stuff to hang on your shelves when you get home. This isn't really a place where the locals hang out. But if you're from out of town, and are looking for something relatively inexpensive to take home with you, this is the place. There's scores of little shops that may or may not be independently run. They sell a lot of the same stuff, with some differences between them. There's some that specialize just in ceramics, some in just silver jewelry, and some in just textiles, but there's not a whole lot of differences between them. The prices are all pretty similar- since the shop keepers all seem to know each other, there's not a lot of room for haggling to try to tell them that the other shop keeper is selling it for cheaper. The market consists of a few rows of small shops, each one the size of a small garage, packed to the hilt with hand crafts that are made elsewhere in Puebla. The prices are cheap, but they are cheaper if you buy them from a street vendor. However, the selection here is the best you're going to find in Puebla- with so many options to shop at, they're sure to have what you're looking for. While here, be sure to check out the public works of art- a giant sun painted in the middle of the floor, a statue of who I believe to be San Francisco, and a big picture frame to stand in for a selfie. There's restrooms in the mercado, which are relatively clean. This place feels very safe, as it's one of the main tourist areas for Puebla, and there is a healthy police presence. There's also food vendors who hang out here and sell light snacks, which is quite appreciated.

beautiful work unfortunately cashier was rude. tried to pay with credit card , cards not accepted.read more