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    Artemex - I FINALLY got a bird

    Artemex

    4.4(16 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    My favorite shop for art straight from Mexico! My biggest issue is not buying everything i see…read more I have several garden animals and birds along with a solid collection of magnets and a beautiful apron. There is a variety of things: - cookware and kitchen ceramics - garden art - paper decor and flowers - jewlery - clothing - there is even a small but cool little soccer shop that is separate business but located in the side/back of this shop. They do have an online site but nowhere near as much variety and items as they have in their magical store. I visit whenever I am in town and I love all the items I have collected. I forgot to mention GREAT prices for this stunning colorful art. Photos attached! Go check them out and support small businesses and ART.

    Artemex is a cute touristy store represented on their website with the title, "Mexican arts and…read morecrafts." It's a Total TOURIST TRAP! Which suckered me in immediately with its bright vibrant colors and welcoming atmosphere. The owner was very curious why I was snapping so many photos. With as little knowledge that I have of Gilroy, I noticed immediately there's so much potential for this shop. With more exposure and recognition within the Gilroy community, "Mexican arts and crafts" fanatics have the opportunity to dash in! I totally fell in loooove with Artemex! The cute souvenirs that I know are staples in Mexico are here!!... In Gilroy! How cool is that!?!!! So many hand-crafted items that are perfect for gifts! Though everything is totally overpriced, I appreciated the intricate details of the beaded necklace, cute Frida coin purse with a sturdy zipper, and a commemorative magnet that resembles a dragon to me. The magnet has another meaning to it to Spanish-speaking people but I wasn't able to gather the story and meaning of it. This is the spot if you're into a tourist-like experience miles away from actually being physically in a Spanish-speaking country. It's been a long week so walking around and making selections in this store helped ease my overloaded mind after midterms.

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    Artemex - Business card.

    Business card.

    Artemex - Super pretty bracelets made of copper, looks hand-painted to me. Wish there were sterling silver options

    Super pretty bracelets made of copper, looks hand-painted to me. Wish there were sterling silver options

    Artemex - My favorite gecko !!!!

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    My favorite gecko !!!!

    San Jose Mercury News - printmedia - Updated August 2026

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