Having Trouble Finding Authentic Mexican Christmas Ornaments? 5 Excellent Sources Here!

Authentic Mexican Christmas ornaments are becoming extremely popular decorations in the USA this Christmas season. The Mexican culture dictates bright festive colors mixed in their lifestyle, which is evident in their handmade Christmas ornaments.

If you are considering a Mexican themed Christmas this year or if you have a Secret Santa gift to buy, here are five excellent retailers to choose from. All the stores (websites) that are listed carry a wide selection of authentic Mexican Christmas ornaments. Most of the Mexican Christmas ornaments are made of clay or tin which are abundant resources in Mexico.

1- FarFlungarts.com farflungarts.com - This website showcases artist from Oaxaca, MX and San Miguel de Allendre. The site boast a variety of tin ornaments ranging from a set of 5 enameled tin ornaments (2-3" tall) for $12.00 or a set of 10 for $24.00. If your taste is bigger and brighter check out the Corazon Nicho Grande. This is a large ornament, full of detail and depth. This one is more suitable for a wall or display at 15" tall. It is a truly fantastic piece of artistry. Although, the price is also grande at $65.00.

This company accepts all major credit cards, money orders, and personal checks. Shipping is through USPS Priority Mail.

2 - TexMexToGo.com texmextogo.com - This store is located in Salado, TX. I was recently at this store as I traveled through Texas earlier this month. I was drawn to the store because of the name, "Ya Gotta Have It." I couldn't resist stopping. They carry a smaller variety of authentic Mexican ornaments. These are clay ornaments but they feel like satin. You can choose from chili peppers that measure approximately 3-4" and one ornament will cost you $7.99. There is a darling Santa Christmas Cactus ornament that is $7.00.

If you are in Salado, TX, drop by the store and check out the ornaments and other goodies. Otherwise, you can order online. They accept all major cards. The store is located at 230 N. Main St., Salado, TX 76571.

3 - Vivaoaxacafolkart.com vivaoaxacafolkart.com - This website also showcases local artist from Oaxaca, MX and the Puebla States of Mexico. The business is located in Boston, MA but the authentic Mexican Christmas ornaments are handmade by local artists in Mexico.

You will enjoy looking through the collection of Christmas ornaments on this site. Mostly of tin, you will find a gorgeous purple tin horseman crafted by Thomas Santiago Pacheco. This ornament would work better on a table or display as it is 15" tall and cost $59. Another artist showcased here is Angel Valdez. She is the artist on a super cute 6" cat ornament which cost $5.95 and other tin Christmas ornaments.

4 - MyMercadoMexicanImports.com mymercadomexicanimports.com - The owner of this authentic Mexican website lives in Rio Hondo, TX, which is right across from the Mexico border. She carries a supply of authentic Mexican Christmas ornaments on her website and she will also do some personal shopping for you to fulfill request you may have for a particular item. She makes several trips to Mexico to provide authentic handmade merchandise.

The Christmas ornaments range from nativity sets to ornaments. You will find a complete Nativity set with each piece being made of real Mexican clay and the pieces measure 3.5". This complete set cost $69.95. The assortment of tin ornaments range from a set of 10 Mexican Loteria Christmas ornaments for $24.95 to a string of chili pepper lights at $17.95.

This company accepts all major credit cards, money orders, and personal checks. They use USPS with online tracking for shipping. Quantities are limited on this site.

5 - DirectFromMexico.com directfrommexico.com - This is a large site with all kinds of things authentically from Mexico. Their authentic Mexican Christmas ornament selection is quite unique. You can choose from a gorgeous clay ball style ornaments ranging in price from $6.62 to $10.86 or a beautiful nativity set made of ceramic for $164.33. The pieces in this large ceramic nativity set measure 2" x 10" and 4" x 9". There is a smaller nativity set that measures 1" x 3.5" x 2.5" that is brightly colored and made of tin. Really unique and brightly colored nativity sets.

This website has a distribution center in Tucson, AZ and they accept all major credit cards. This company offers free shipping within the USA (some restrictions may apply).

Armed with these website/retailers, you should be able to have a very festive authentic Mexican Christmas! Why buy imposter Christmas ornaments when you can get authentic Mexican Christmas ornaments directly from Mexico! Have fun shopping!

Sources:
farflungarts.com
vivaoaxaca.com
texmextogo.com
mymercadomexicanimports.com
directfrommexico.com