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Cinco de Mayo!
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Story by Vanessa
Published on May 5, 2008 in This Handmade Life 		Photo by ElenaMary

Apparently, Cinco de Mayo in Mexico is not such a big deal; it commemorates a Mexican victory over French colonial rule, but it's not the biggest holiday for Mexicans. However, in the US, people of Mexican descent and Mexicans living the States celebrate their heritage, and the 5th of May is known for being lively and full of color.

For many people, this means lots of beer and music and family fun, but for Etsy, it's an excuse to go on the hunt for some art and crafts from Mexico using Shop Local.

Check out ziazia's shop, with unique and whimsical bags full of detail:



rosiemusic offers prints of her fresh, original artwork:


titarubi uses traditional Mexican techniques from the Colonial era to create intricate silver jewelry:


Mexican patterns brighten up  bellaandjune's bags. She makes jewelry too:


Birdies and flowers, in a new folk style, fill Geninne's shop:

 

 And finally — though there are certainly more talented Mexico-based Etsy sellers I didn't have room to showcase here — gatomagico makes crazy little felt kitties:

Happy Cinco de Mayo and stay tuned for more Etsy World Tour posts! Give a shout-out in the comments below if you love Mexico! And vote in the California Crafters Club's contest here. 



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raghousenternational says:

Lovely! that Cinco de Mayo wooden bowl is gorgeous! Love colorful ethnic things, especially from the southwest and South American countries. Great article.


5/5/08 at 10:29a.m.
chakrapennywhistle says:

This is a really great little article! Thank you so much for including my El Mariachi tee.

That felt kitty is ADORABLE.

I am loving the "new folk styles" too. I would like to see more about the rebirth of that style:):)


5/5/08 at 10:46a.m.
prettycheap says:

The California Crafters Club of Etsy designed items for Cinco de Mayo in a competition. If you want to see them and vote on your favorite, polls are open until Wed 5/7 here:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php...

Voters will be treated to a future treasury spot curated by our members.

OLE!


5/5/08 at 12:17p.m.
phydeaux says:

Great article! Cinco de Mayo is huge in the California Bay Area, but I didn't know it's not a big deal in Mexico itself. LOVE the felt taco -- now I'm hungry for a real one!


5/5/08 at 12:43p.m.
ElenaMary says:

So great you did a feature on our wonderful competition for May..our monthly challenges bring out the best in our CCCOE team!!!


5/5/08 at 12:52p.m.
joules says:

Getting me in the mood! Enjoying these!


5/5/08 at 1:07p.m.
tortillagirl says:

It's true that we don't celebrate "cinco de mayo" in Mexico - it's the Batalla de Puebla but it isn't a national holiday that is celebrated at all; we go to work and school like it's any other day. But hello! This is still a great way to feature some Mexico-based sellers. Love this particular article!

P.S. Keep some more Mexico-based sellers in mind for September 16h ;-)


5/5/08 at 1:07p.m.
AlliesAdornments says:

ElenaMary is a wonderfully talented artist!
Thanks for featuring her fabulous collage at the beginning of the article.


5/5/08 at 2:18p.m.
bellaandjune says:

Great article!

Thank you for including my Funky Floral Purse!


5/5/08 at 4:09p.m.
AidaCoronado says:

Feliz 5 de mayo a todos.


5/5/08 at 6:24p.m.
beemiceelf says:

Wonderful article! I love all the festive colors. Thanks for including my felt taco. :)


5/5/08 at 10:43p.m.
punkahontas says:

I'm going to Mexico on Saturday morning! Since all I can do this week is daydream about my vacation anyway, this is article is perfect for me.


5/8/08 at 8:50a.m.
silentlanguages says:

Great and informative article -- not too many Americans know the true origin of cinco de mayo -- and lovely etsy goods to go along with your piece!


5/11/08 at 1:09p.m.
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