Mexican Gifts

There are all kinds of Mexican gifts; from the traditional art crafts to the typical dulce de leche candy and of course Mexican clothing.

In general let's classify Gifts from Mexico in three categories:

• Textiles
• Crafts
• Food & Drinks

Textiles

Here is a list of the most typical textiles and Mexican clothing items you can get as a gift. We will also try to give you some details on their origin and tradition.

Mexican Dress - Trendy

• A Sarape or rebozo
  This is one of the most traditional gifts. The serape can be used as decoration on your bar, and a rebozo is widely used by women today; It is very elegant!

• Mexican Dresses
  There are a wide variety of dresses; Mexican embroidered dresses are the perfect gifts for women that like style, and appreciate handmade art.

• Guayabera or Blouse
  Guayabera is the typical men's shirt with pockets on both side and used un-tucked. Embroidered blouses are just like dresses for women who appreciate authentic Mexican art.

• A Mexican hat
  The mariachi hat is by far the most typical representation of Mexico, and just like the serape, it is best used when hanged as a decoration in your home's preferred social area.

• A Mexican Blanket or a Mexican Rug
  Mexican blankets and rugs are perfect as a gift thanks to their beautiful and unique designs. They are embroidered and many artisans (particularly in Teotitlan Oaxaca) still use traditional techniques.

Crafts

Crafts are excellent Mexican gifts with a great variety from all regions of Mexico.

Here are some of the most typical examples of Mexican crafts.

Mexican Talavera Crafts

• Mexican Jewelry
  With religious motives such as Our Lady of Guadalupe for Catholics or a nice cross for all Christians.

• Sun and Moon Designs
  In clay, silver, and pewter.
  

• Mexican Talavera
  The best one is from Puebla. You can get a single plate or a complete dinnerware set.
  

• Black pottery
  From the state of Oaxaca
  

Food & Drinks

Mexico is also famous for its Tequila, and its food. For gifts we suggest:

Mexican Candy

• Cajeta
  Which is basically caramel candy made with goat milk.

• Glorias
  Also called Dulce de Leche. There is a great variety of these with pecans, tree nuts, and other nuts.

• Tequila
  Tequila use to have a bad reputation, but people are starting to differentiate between good and bad Tequilas. And good tequilas are very nice!

• Kaluha
  This is coffee liquor popular among international tourist; Can be drunk alone with ice or with coffee.

There are many Mexican gifts that will make her or his day. Please share what you liked the best!