Tlaxcala artisans win national folk art awards

Four artisans from Tlaxcala were honored at the 51st edition of the Gran Premio Nacional de Arte Popular 2026 for their excellence in traditional crafts. The awards recognize the quality and cultural heritage preserved through their various artistic disciplines.

Isaac Netzahualcóyotl Cabrera, from Contla de Juan Cuamatzi, received the Second National Award for his sarape titled ‘La hojarasca’, a wool piece woven on a pedal loom. Rutila Vega Rubio earned third place in polychrome pottery for her piece ‘Guardiana de las cenizas’.

In the ceramics category, Angélica Celia Mastranzo Mota from San Pablo del Monte secured first place for ‘Aguamanil’, a piece made of molded and turned clay decorated with mineral pigments. Additionally, Neshby Atlatenco Calvario from San Pablo del Monte achieved second place in the traditional toy category for the work ‘Patolli’.