More Than 50 Artisans Gather in Felipe Carrillo Puerto to Boost Local Consumption

Felipe Carrillo Puerto, Quintana Roo — More than 50 female artisans from various Maya communities gathered Saturday for the “Mujer y Arte” (Woman and Art) meeting, aimed at showcasing their work and strengthening local consumption.

The event took place at Expo-Maya, located on Benito Juárez Avenue between 77th and 79th streets in the Jesús Martínez Ross neighborhood. Artisans came from the communities of Kampokolche Nuevo, Filomeno Mata, X-Pichil, and the municipal seat.

Participants displayed and sold a wide range of products, including embroidery, hammocks, and agricultural goods such as seeds, medicinal herbs, roots, and honey. Young men and women modeled the embroidered garments and hammocks in a fashion show to highlight the craftsmanship, primarily done by women.

Organizer Jesús Ávila said the goal is to establish a monthly artisan market at Expo-Maya, allowing local craftswomen to sell their work directly to the public.

“This activity is intended to be held at least once a month so that artisans can travel from their communities to participate free of charge,” Ávila said. “We also want the public to know that every month they can come here to buy what is made by Maya hands — whether crafts, food, or products from indigenous communities.”