La Casa de las Artesanías de Oaxaca — Attraction in Oaxaca

Variety of all the artifacts you've come to expect in Oaxaca de Jaurez. High quality crafts ranging from moderate to expensive.

Artists have been known to reside in this space and speak with you about their products. This can be informative, and also rather persuasive at times.

There is a wall with photographs of the artists throughout the years which gives the space a sense of purpose. It is nice to know you are purchasing something made from a collective of local artists.

An excellent place to find a souvenir to take home with you.

Even if you are not looking to purchase anything, there is lots to look at in a small space. Go and enjoy the...

We were in Oaxaca from May 20-27, and on May 25 I went back to buy 2 black clay coffee mugs. They packaged them up nicely and when I got home I noticed there was a crack on the inside of one of the mugs.

I filled both with coffee, and the crack in the one was actually open all the way to the outside. The coffee dripped out of the nose of the one coffee mug. It looked hilarious, but now I’m upset because I can’t just go back and get it replaced.

I guess we have to be careful what we buy there, as obviously they didn’t check...

Best place to buy Oaxaca handcrafts! We arrived thinking that it was some museum or exhibition, but it was a store of the most characteristic crafts of Oaxaca, the prices are affordable, value for money. Unfortunately some artisans assign the price depending on your appearance or origin but in this store that doesn't happen since all the items have their price tag so you also don't have to ask the price for each item you like. We would have loved to see this place from the beginning of our...