Trends | Mad for Mexico | Sept 2012
MoMA Design Store focused on Mexico earlier this year for its Destination: Design series, and several products have been incorporated into the regular line, including the Paper Strip Vase. momastore.org
Mexican kitchenware company Hernán now offers food products as well, such as Mexican hot chocolate tablillas/squares, which have an intense cocoa flavor and gritty texture. hernanllc.com
Social enterprise Tilonia recently expanded into Mexico to work with such artisan groups as Studio Xaquixe, which offers handblown, recycled glass tumblers, bottles and chargers produced by formerly unemployed youth. tilonia.com
An authentic pattern handcrafted by the indigenous Huichol people of western central Mexico, the Mestizo Tallboy from designer Sami Hayek has an intricate bead pattern. espaciosamihayek.com
The Chiapas design from designer Malene B was inspired by embroidered Mexican textiles and fashions. It’s in her Transitions collection, which is influenced by world cultures. maleneb.com
Designer Gary Cruz will debut his ¡Viva Mexico! rug collection at the New York International Carpet Show this month, and which incorporates traditional Mexican motifs. garycruzstudio.com