TLAQUEPAQUE
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 Nuño 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 Mâché - This material is useful for the several
colorful products. Forms of animals and other shapes are very original.
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