| Have you ever been to Guadalajara, Mexico? If you | | | | designs for buyers to enjoy. |
| have never been, then you are in for a real treat. The | | | | Tonala may not be fancy, but you can bet that you will |
| greater Guadalajara area is a fun destination spot. It is | | | | find gobs of Mexican decor at great prices. |
| also home to one of the top shopping spots in Mexico | | | | Something that many tourists don't know about is that |
| to find endless amounts of Mexican art and decorative | | | | Tonala is where many of the decor is made and the |
| home items. | | | | town of Tlaquepaque is where the products are |
| Tonala, Mexico (pronounced Ton ahh La) is a haven | | | | displayed. Tlaquepaque is where the all the tourists go. |
| for bargain shoppers of Mexican decor. It is located | | | | What many people who visit the greater Guadalajara |
| only a few minutes from the bustling city of | | | | area don't know is that you can find some great (or |
| Guadalajara. | | | | even better) deals in Tonala. Why? Because the |
| Tonala is actually known as a fantastic spot for | | | | products are sold (in many cases) directly from the |
| bargain shoppers of Mexican blown glass, tin, ironwork | | | | artists themselves! |
| and much more. Many buyers of department stores | | | | You don't have a middleman to contend with so your |
| will head to this little town to pick out products to carry. | | | | prices will most likely be a bit cheaper. This will come in |
| Tonala artisans are skilled at their crafts and their work | | | | handy, especially if you are really stocking up on your |
| is prized and sought after throughout Mexico because | | | | Mexican decor for your home. |
| of the quality is so high. | | | | Something else to keep in mind when purchasing items |
| If you are thinking about visiting Mexico then do | | | | from Mexico (either in Mexico or online) is that since |
| consider Guadalajara, if not for the delicious food and | | | | many of the products are hand painted or handmade, |
| attractions, then visit for the fabulous shopping spot of | | | | you will never find two pieces that are exactly alike. |
| Tonala. | | | | This is the case with much of the Talavera style |
| Tonala may not be considered by tourists as a hot | | | | pottery since they are hand painted. Regardless of this |
| spot but appearances can be deceiving. | | | | fact, it is the uniqueness of these pieces that makes |
| This little town is where a large majority of artisans | | | | Mexican decor all the more special! |
| work their magic and come up with their beautiful | | | | |