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Experience Authentic Folk Art, Crafts, Entertainment and More at Bazaar del Mundo’s Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market in Old Town Annual Event Returns to Bazaar del Mundo, August 4-6
Artists hailing from all over Latin America will convene at Old Town’s iconic Bazaar del Mundo to create one of the nation’s largest collections of genuine Latin American folk art. The annual Latin American Festival & Mata Ortiz Pottery Market will be in full swing from August 4-6.
More than a dozen Latin American master artisans will travel north from Mexico, Guatemala, Peru, El Salvador and Ecuador and beyond, to host booths full of traditional embroidered clothing, handwoven textiles, unique collectibles, dazzling jewelry, handmade ceramic and clay pottery and more during the beloved local event.
Fusion of Culture and Art at Bazaar del Mundo’s Latin American Festival & Mata Ortiz Pottery Market
Annual Celebration and Folk Art Event Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town, August 4-6
SAN DIEGO – The vibrant spirit of Latin America will come alive at the Bazaar del Mundo in Old Town as artists from south of the border gather to showcase an extraordinary collection of authentic folk art at the Latin American Festival and Mata Ortiz Pottery Market from August 4-6.
Artisans from across Latin America will set up shop at Bazaar del Mundo, transforming the courtyard into a vibrant marketplace. Artists will be selling an array of traditional embroidered clothing, exquisite handwoven textiles, captivating collectibles, stunning jewelry and meticulously crafted ceramic and clay pottery.
The festival also features one of the largest displays of Mata Ortiz pottery, an ancient art form renowned for its intricate process and hand-painted geometric and ancestral symbols. Skilled potters will showcase their talents and their remarkable creations.
This year’s visiting artists include:
- Pedro and Diego Montaño: Oaxacan weavers from Teotitlan del Valle showcasing marvelous wool rugs and runners in both traditional and contemporary Mexican designs and performing demonstrations on their handmade loom.
- Jacobo and Maria Angeles: Jacobo’s Oaxacan wood carving, or traditional alebrijes (Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures), were featured in Disney’s much-celebrated animated film, “Coco,” for which Jacobo was one of the movie’s consultants. Maria participates in the completion of his magnificent creations with her exquisite and meticulous painting of these one-of-a-kind creatures.
- Silvia Berrios: An El Salvadorian folk artist who primarily utilizes oil and canvas to create portraits that reflect feminine beauty through abstract and colorful lines.
- Geraldo Ortega: Following in the footsteps of his grandmother’s traditional Barro Betus technique, Geraldo has been creating whimsical clay figures for over 20 years. His artwork is known for its intricacy and vibrancy that cannot be replicated.
This free event will take place August 4–6 and be open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday. Free parking is available one block away from the Shops at the Caltrans parking lot after 5 p.m. on Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday.
Throughout the weekend, visitors will have the opportunity to watch live demonstrations by artists skilled in traditional crafts such as woodcarving, painting and weaving. Food and drinks – including tacos, aguas frescas, elotes and fruit cups – will be available for purchase at a special taco stand provided by Casa Guadalajara, Bazaar del Mundo’s neighboring restaurant.
The event will also feature live performances by TINKU, a Latin American folk band, as well as captivating Folkloric dancers and strolling mariachis.
Inside the Bazaar del Mundo Shops, located at 4133 Taylor Street in Old Town, shelves will be brimming with an enticing selection of imported gifts and goods from Mexico and Latin America, along with a wide variety of books covering travel, culture, architecture, arts, crafts and food.
For more information, visit bazaardelmundo.com.
About Bazaar del Mundo
Opened in 1971, Bazaar del Mundo has long been hailed as one of the best shopping environments in San Diego, overflowing with hand-selected and handcrafted gifts and treasures that are unique in all the world. Carefully curated by owner-operator Diane Powers and her long-time staff, the Bazaar del Mundo Shops pay homage to the globe’s most distinctive cultures with bold and ever-colorful merchandise. For more information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com.
Delicious traditional Mexican Street Tacos and other authentic food will be on sale from neighboring Casa Guadalajara restaurant.
Additional artists include:
•Prudencio Guzman:A new addition to the festival this year, Guzman’s work includes colorful, imaginative clay sculptured figures from Mexico.
•Pedro and Diego Montaño: Oaxacan weavers from Teotitlan del Valle showcasing marvelous wool rugs and runners in both traditional and contemporary Mexican designs, and performing demonstrations on handmade looms.
•Jorge Quintana: A principal Mata Ortiz artist whose work has been displayed in museums all over the world and included in many of the major books on Mexican folk art.
•Saul Yuritica: A Peruvian artist specializing in traditional reverse-painted mirrors and wall hangings.
Inside the Bazaar del Mundo Shops, located at 4133 Taylor Street in Old Town, shelves will be brimming with gifts and goods imported from Mexico and Latin America, as well as a myriad of books on travel, culture, architecture, arts, crafts and food.
About Bazaar del Mundo
Opened in 1971, Bazaar del Mundo has long been hailed as one of the best shopping environments in San Diego, overflowing with hand-selected and handcrafted gifts and treasures that are unique in all the world. Carefully curated by owner-operator Diane Powers and her long-time staff, the Bazaar del Mundo Shops pay homage to the globe’s most distinctive cultures with bold and ever-colorful merchandise. For more information, visit www.bazaardelmundo.com.
