Tlaquepaque, Jalisco
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This fascinating pocket of Mexican culture was originally called Tlacapan, which
means "Men who make clay utensils with their hands". Tlalic-pac means "Over clay hills". Tlaquepaque borders Tonala to the north and Guadalajara and Zapopan, and in the south.
It was conquered by Nu?o de Guzman in 1530, at the same time that Tonallan was
being conquered. In 1838, San Pedro became a Village and in 1843, was appointed
a Villa. In 1892, the permanent boundaries were established. Since
then, it has retained its distinct character as Guadalajara surrounded it.
Present day Tlaquepaque is still rich with the local tradition and art.
It attracts many of Jalisco's more talented artists, and has a reputation for
the quality and diversity of its wares. Many summer homes have been
converted into shops which house various crafts and restaurants serve fine
cuisine.
"El Refugio" Cultural Center is an cultural and commercial area. The
Culture House is located at the former Chapel. Temporary exhibits are shown
there.
"El Alamo" Square (Or Monument to the Revolution) was created by
sculptor Miguel Miramontes in 1968.
El Parian was constructed in 1883. There are bars and restaurants that
offer typical cuisine while mariachis play joyful songs. The
typical dishes of Tlaquepaque are pozole and cafiaspirinas or
very small sopes. These savory traditional dishes are
readily available.
San Pedro Church is a baroque edifice built during the 17th Century. It features
twin towers and two bells.
Tlaquepaque is considered one of the main pottery production areas in the
country. Some of the most beautiful expressions of manual arts can be found
here. Perfection and advance are notable, especially in ceramics: polished ceramics,
canelo, betos, covered with metal sheets ceramic, tinted ceramics, petatillo,
kaolin, and also using high temperature and pyrotechnics.
Yarns and threads - Dresses made out of fine fabrics as wool, cotton, poplin,
gauze, and dracons. Embroidered garments can be found as well.
Glass - There are still the classical methods for working with glass.
Compression is still used in the designing of lamps. The blown glass of this
region is the best and most famous in the whole country and it serves for
dishes, cups, glasses, vases, decorative figures of people and animals. The
stretched blown glass is considered the most difficult to make and is only used
for decorative articles.
Metals - Bronze, copper, brass and tin are used in a great variety of products
as lamps, decorative figures, candelabrums, street-lamps, frames, and
flowerpots.
Papier M?ch? -
This material is useful for the several colorful products. Forms of animals and
other shapes are very original.
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