More than 200 exhibitors from across Mexico and around the world are gathering at the Baja California Center for the 12th edition of Expo TlaquepArte, bringing five days of handicrafts, jewelry, home décor, clothing and food to Rosarito.
The event features representatives from 16 countries, including Colombia, Cuba, Turkey, Russia, Senegal and Egypt, along with exhibitors from 25 Mexican states. Organizers say this year’s edition brings a larger number of vendors and a wider selection of products offered at manufacturer prices.
The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the five-day event.
What You’ll Find at Expo TlaquepArte
Visitors can browse a wide range of products, including ceramics, carved and exotic wood pieces, paintings, lamps, jewelry, dresses, textiles, hats, cosmetics and food.
One of the main new attractions is a “Cielo Tejido” (Woven Sky) created by women artisans from Etzatlán, Jalisco. The large installation will be displayed in the Baja Center lobby throughout the exhibition after previously appearing at international events, including the most recent FIFA World Cup.
Artisans From Mexico and Around the World
The exhibition also gives visitors the chance to meet vendors representing different cultures and small businesses.
Elizabeth Martín del Campo, from Querétaro-based Bendito Gusto! Salsas, is returning for her ninth year at Expo TlaquepArte with her line of artisanal gourmet sauces. She said the event has helped her build strong relationships with customers as well as a community among fellow exhibitors.
Other returning participants include Alex García of Alternativo Artesanías de La India, who has spent three years selling religious and decorative products at the event.
Mohamed, who operates the Namaste Home booth, has participated for a decade and offers Arabic perfumes, mother-of-pearl products, Egyptian bags and accessories.
Meanwhile, Asua Sandin Salim, who has spent eight years at the event, brings textiles from India, Turkey and Dubai. According to Salim, participating in the exhibition has helped vendors establish new markets in the different states where TlaquepArte travels.
For organizers and exhibitors, the event is more than a marketplace. After 12 editions, they describe Expo TlaquepArte as an opportunity for visitors and vendors to exchange products, traditions and cultures under one roof.
