The Artisan Expo at Parque Santa Ana is all Yucatecan. Photo: Punto Media
Mérida, Yucatán — A total of 100 artisans from throughout the state offer a variety of products at the Artisan Expo in Parque Santa Ana Park through Monday.
One trader reported brisk business on her first day. “It was super good,” she said. Another spoke favorably about sales, as well as the space provided her.
The Artisan Expo at Parque Santa Ana. Photo: Punto Media
Among the products that are most in demand embroidered, flowery Yucatecan blouses.
An artisan from Pisté said that the money he earns here will be invested in raw materials so he can produce more.
The exhibition will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through Monday.
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