San Miguel de Allende ~ Tin Mirrors
Not all tin pieces are alike however, and finding a master artisan in a sea of touristy tin shops proved to be a bit of a challenge for Mariza & Company.
Luckily, we spoke with a few locals and quickly learned that the Gonzales family from Colonia San Antonio were amongst the best tin artists. Moises Gonzales, the father, grew up in San Miguel and learned to work with tin at the age of 6. Working along side his father and grandfather, Moises learned the basic of tin stamping, molding and design technique, skills necessary to create the craft that so beautifully defines San Miguel. Unlike many artisans, however, Moises took his craft to another level and began to develop a style that is unique to him and unparalleled in quality.
Today, Moises makes beautiful mirrors that are adorned with tree, bird and flower motifs. His work turns traditional Mexican tin mirrors into true pieces of art and his level of detail and quality set his work apart from the rest. His business is a family run business and while he teaches his children the art of tin work, his wife is his partner, his business expert and unabashed sales associate.
