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DIA DE MUERTOS

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Have you visited our sister shop located just around the corner?

Casa Y Cocina

A curation of handcrafted home, kitchen, & food items emblematic of Mexican traditions & culture
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Front cover features a photo of Chef Marcela and text reading "Familia: 125 Foolproof Mexican Recipes To Feed Your People"

ARTELEXIA EVENTS

Book Signing Fiesta With Chef Marcela Valladolid

Please join us on Saturday October 14th for a book signing fiesta with author & chef Marcela Valladolid as we celebrate her new cookbook!

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DINING WITH THE DEAD - A FEAST FOR THE SOULS ON DAY OF THE DEAD

Traditional, celebratory Mexican food is the soul of this one-of-a-kind cookbook. Make tamales, pozoles, pan de muerto, & many other festive, iconic dishes. Learn about altars, sugar skulls, & decorations. Unlock the essence of chiles, make scratch tortillas, & perfect the king of the moles.

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Papel Picado For Every Celebración!

Dia de los Muertos mini papel picado banner of various colors and various calavera (skull) designs. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Dia de los Muertos Mini Papel Picado
$6.00
multicolor papel picado tissue paper flags attached to a white string with various designs including but not limited to skulls, jack-o-lanterns, candles, and phrases like "Dia de Muertos"
Dia de Muertos Mini Papel Picado - Color
$6.00
Dia de los Muertos papel picado metallic banner in various colors and various skull & skeleton designs. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Dia De Los Muertos Papel Picado -Metallic
$12.00
A papel picado foil glittery banner of various colors and sugar skulls design. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Calavera Papel Picado -Glitter
$14.00
multicolor skull shaped papel picado tissue paper banners attached to a white string
Mini Skulls Papel Picado
$6.00
A papel picado banner of various colors and features a sugar skull design. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Calavera Papel Picado -Small
$6.00
A papel picado banner of various colors and features a sugar skull design. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Calavera Papel Picado -Medium
$9.00
A papel picado banner of various colors and various skeleton designs. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Calavera Papel Picado -Medium Rectangle
$12.00
A papel picado banner of various colors and various skeleton designs. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Dia De Los Muertos Papel Picado -Small Rectangle
$9.00
multicolor round papel picado tissue paper flags attached to a white string with various designs including but not limited to flowers, suns, cactus, birds, pineapples, & butterflies
Traditional Round Papel Picado
$9.00
multicolor scallop shaped papel picado tissue paper flags attached to a white string with various designs including but not limited to flowers, suns, cactus, birds, and pineapples
Traditional Scalloped Papel Picado
$9.00
A papel picado banner of various colors and various floral designs. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Mini Triangles Papel Picado
$5.00
multicolor triangular papel picado tissue paper flags attached to a white string with various designs including but not limited to flowers, suns, cactus, birds, and pineapples
Traditional Medium Triangles Papel Picado
$9.00
A papel picado banner of various colors and various bird and floral designs. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Traditional Papel Picado
$12.00
Feliz Cumpleanos papel picado banner of various colors and various party related designs. Papel picado , or perforated paper, is a traditional Mexican decorative craft made by cutting elaborate designs into sheets of tissue paper.
Feliz Cumpleaños Papel Picado Banner
$12.00
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NOPALERA
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Featured collection: Fabric

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Images of skeletons dressed in traditional Mexican attire with images of a church and fireworks.
Images of skeletons dressed in traditional Mexican attire with images of a church and fireworks.
Alexander Henry Fabrics - Fiesta De San Marcos
$13.00
black fabric with images of coloful skulls
close up of black fabric with images of coloful skulls
Alexander Henry Fabrics - Calaveras Contentas
$13.00
Alexander Henry Fabrics in Fiesta de los Muertos pattern. This pattern has multiple skeletons partying against a white background
Alexander Henry Fabrics - Fiesta De Los Muertos (White)
$13.00
Alexander Henry Fabrics - Fiesta De Los Muertos (Black)
$13.00
Alexander Henry Fabrics - Fiesta De Los Muertos (Red)
$13.00
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Photo of spread inside the Dia De Los Muertos Coloring Book

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ARTELEXIA DIA DE LOS MUERTOS TRADITIONS & CUSTOMS COLORING BOOK

Artelexia has created a coloring book just for you! Día de los Muertos Traditions & Customs Coloring Book is an easy and fun way to learn about the Día de los Muertos, the elements used to build an altar & how to build your very own altar. We've got it all - coloring pages, activities & history!

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What's New In the Shop

purple rectangle sticker with a pink and orange papel picado design and features a colorful sugar skull in the center.
Artelexia Sticker Collection - Papel Picado
$8.00
Square sticker of a hot pink papel picado with an image of coloful sugar skull flanked by two candles.
Artelexia Sticker Collection - Papel Picado Banner
$5.00
Bonita in white bubble lettering outlined in yellow, pink and bule
Artelexia Sticker Collection - Bonita
$4.00
Sticker with the phrase Ja Ja Ja in orange, yellow and red lettering with a white background.
Artelexia Sticker Collection - Ja Ja Ja!
$3.00
Sticker of the phrase Gatos before Vatos in white lettering outlined in yellow and orange with a black background
Artelexia Sticker Collection - Gatos Before Vatos
$5.00
Sticker of an imager of an orange outlined flip-flop with the phrase chancla survivor in orange lettering and a blue background
Artelexia Sticker Collection - Chancla Survivor
$4.00
Sticker of an agua fresca jar with the phrase My Agua fresca brings al lthe boys to the yard in brown lettering.
Artelexia Sticker Collection - My Agua Fresca
$4.00
Round light blue circle sticker with the phrase La Novia in white lettering and features a diamond above the lettering "O."
Artelexia Sticker Collection - La Novia
$4.00
Sticker with the word Dramatica in hot pink and outlined in dark purple
Artelexia Sticker Collection - Dramática
$4.00
Sticker of the phrase La Jefa in white lettering and outlined in orange and pink.
Artelexia Sticker Collection - La Jefa
$3.00
Front cover features a photo of Chef Marcela and text reading "Familia: 125 Foolproof Mexican Recipes To Feed Your People"
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PRE-ORDER Familia: 125 Foolproof Mexican Recipes to Feed Your People
$35.00
Charcoal grey triblend shortsleeve onesie featuring the phrase "Lil Jefe" in white letters
Lil Jefe Onesie - Artelexia Collection
$25.00
Natural colored canvas tote bag featuring the phrase "Gatos Before Vatos" in white letters with yellow outline and red drop shadow
Gatos Before Vatos Tote Bag - Canvas
$18.00
Black canvas tote bag featuring the phrase "La Jefa" in white lettering with an orange and pink outline
La Jefa Tote Bag - Canvas Black
$18.00
Natural colored canvas tote bag featuring the phrase "Más Besitos Less Stressitos" in colorful lettering backed by a berry colored square"
Más Besitos Less Stressitos Tote Bag - Canvas
$18.00
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Need a gift for someone special?
We're certain you'll find the perfect gift in one of our gift guide collections below!

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Gifts For Mamá
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Gifts for Papá
Gifts for Her
Gifts for Her
Gifts For Him
Gifts For Him
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Gifts For Babies
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Gifts For Kids
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Greeting Cards
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Gifts For Teachers
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Gifts For Bartenders
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Gifts For Chefs
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Housewarming Gifts
Square sticker of a hot pink papel picado with an image of coloful sugar skull flanked by two candles.
Gifts $5 & Under
Black enamel pin featuring a skeleton cat with a red heart
Gifts $10 & Under
Charcoal grey triblend shortsleeve onesie featuring the phrase "Lil Jefe" in white letters
Gifts $25 & Under
Woven red tote bag with embroidered red, blue and orange flowers on the front.
Gifts $50 & Under

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who are we?

Artelexia is a vibrant retail shop and event space specializing in THE BEST Mexican gifts, art, home décor, and gourmet foods, hosting cultural workshops & community events, and guiding travel tours to Mexico. 

Artelexia … #BringingMexicoToYou!

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3803 Ray Street
San Diego, CA 92104

Mon - Sat, 11:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday, 11:00am - 5:00pm

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ARTELEXIA BLOG: CRAFT HOW-TO'S, RECIPES, ARTELEXIA NEWS, Y MáS!

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Honoring Mexico's Artisans
Honoring Mexico's Artisans
Celebrating the Jefas Behind Our Brands
Celebrating the Jefas Behind Our Brands
ARTELEXIA TURNS 13!
ARTELEXIA TURNS 13!
Updated Favorites in San Miguel de Allende
Updated Favorites in San Miguel de Allende
Front view photo of our new retail space "Casa Y Cocina"
Introducing CASA Y COCINA by Artelexia Coming July 2022
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Father’s Day and Graduation Gift Ideas