We Search the Markets of the World to Find Distinctive Treasures and Hand-Crafted Artisan Work, Reflective of the Experience Our Guests Have at the Resort at Pedregal
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We search the markets of the world to find distinctive treasures and hand-crafted artisan work, reflective of the experience our guests have at The Resort at Pedregal. The global artisans are selected for their quality of work and socially responsible, environmentally sensitive practices. Our mission is to give back to others, create aid through trade, and care for our precious natural resources. Welcome to AlmArte, The Resort at Pedregal´s Gift Shop SHOPPING EXPERIENCIES BY ALMARTE BOUTIQUE The Shopping Experiences by Almarte Boutique will give your guests a flavor of what a typical Mexican market is like; an open-air market, or “Tianguis” as we call them in Mexico, selling colorful, hand-crafted accessories, jewelry and home décor by talented artisans from all over Mexico. Your Guests are greeted by our invited artisans who will explain all the beautiful crafts displayed on every booth. You can give your attendees a Credit voucher (you decide on the dollar amount per person or per couple), so they can shop the items they like at the Market. You can also decide to have just 1 booth or all of them. This is an entertaining experience for them that will create special memories! STERLING SILVER COLLECTION BY SILVERSMITH ARMANDO SANCHEZ Coming from a well known Silversmith Family in Los Cabos, Armando has a passion for Gemstones and one of a kind designs. Owner of Silvemoon Gallery in San Jose del Cabo. He brings his joy and excitement while talking to Guests about how he handcrafts every single piece of his collection. Armando also promotes Mexican Folk Art by exhibiting some of the most unique and beautiful Sculptures made by talented artisans all over Mexico. MASTER JUAN VAZQUEZ MENOR AND HIS LOVE FOR GOURDS (Guajes) Juan was the winner of the National Handcrafts Award. His work, created with patience and love, enriches the lives of those who own them. The process begins with the collection of plants and minerals that are mixed to use as paint. Once a gourd is dry, it can be cut and polished with fine sandpaper, inside and outside, so that the paintadheres well. They cannot produce large quantities because everything is done by hand. There are pieces that have taken Juan between 20 days to two months to complete. In his words: “There are no copies — each one is unique — each one is different”. VISUAL ARTIST JAZMIN MORA Passionate for Cabo, this local Paintor reflects her love on every painting she does. She has a wide array of ítems that she personalizes herself through painting, from Notebooks, bookmarks, 4x7 paintings, cards, all of them made with pure love, so that every person that purchases Art from her Will be taking home an unforgettable memory. MEXICAN FOLK ART BY ALMARTE A curated selection of Mexican Folk Art made by talented artisans from Guerrero, Puebla, Guadalajara, Oaxaca, Sonora and Mexico City. In addition, an amazing collection of Huichol Art showcased by a local “Chaman” Huichol artisan crafting on site. AMENITIES PROPOSAL BY ALMARTE BOUTIQUE LEATHER LUGGAGE TAG Made in Guadalajara, Jalisco $28.00 usd EMBROIDERED COASTERS Made in Puebla by Otomi indigenous community $8.00 usd CANDLE HOLDER WITH MULTICOLOR MARBLE STONES Made by hand in Guadalajara. Large $25.00 usd | Small $15.00 usd BLOWN GLASS HEARTS Made in Guadalajara Medium $18.00 usd | Small $12.00 usd Mini $7.00 usd Size Mini: 3 in x 3.5 in Small: 4.5 in x 5 in Med: 7 in x 8 in Large: 10 in x 10 in HANDTOOLED LEATHER TRAY by Mexican Artisan Alejandro Hernandez Tortuga/Paprika Lace $145.00 usd TURTLES Large turtle $28.00 usd Baby turtle $12.00 usd Size Large: 5 in x 6 in Baby: 3 in x 3 in ENCUENTRO MINI BOWL by Roberto Tirado $45.00 usd CERAMIC HEART HAND PAINTED $20.00 usd MARIA “DOLL” MINI MEXICAN DOLL Made by hand in Queretaro. $12.00 usd BLOWN GLASS HEART TREE Made by hand in Chapala, Jalisco. It includes the hearts. $110.00 usd SHOT GLASSES WITH RESORT LOGO $12.00 usd STERLING SILVER CHARM WITH LEATHER CORD Adjustable unisex bracelet $22.00 usd MINI MARKET BAG $10.00 usd PEWTER TURTLE $15.00 usd WOODEN TURTLES Small $10.00 usd | Large $19.00 usd Size 5 in x 4 in HUICHOL BEADED TURTLE $45.00 usd They are 3.5 inches length BROAD SPECTRUM SPF WATER RESISTANT Gluten Free and Vegan Antioxidant Enriched (Vitamin E). Dermatologist Tested Spray $29.00 usd | Lip Balm $12.00 usd Prices are subject to change depending on the product. Visor $24.00 usd Baseball cap $31.00 usd Your guests can exchange colors with us if they request. • If you wish to book Shopping Experiences, a minimum spent of 3,000 usd will be required. • All prices are subject to 16% of tax • If shipping is required, please advise at least 15 days in advance and provide your zip code in order for us to give you an estimated shipping cost. • There are specific items that require an estimated of 60 days of production. • For further information please contact me at: [email protected] Tel: +1 (52) 624 163 4300 ext. 5310 I look forward to working together to create wonderful experiences for your clients. Warm regards, AlmArte Boutique team.