Madonna Fire Opals: This beautiful gemstone is found in the mines of Magdalena Jalisco and it was the incredible beauty of this stone that made something delicious to see during the conquested of the Spanierds to these lands. In 1524 Francisco Cortés de Buenaventura conquered these lands,and inmediatly they started to convert the Indians to their culture

Rapdly the indians started mining in these lands that are well known as the mines of Magdalena which is now the main economic activity of the zone, now any visitor who decide to visit this town a sign in the village entrance proudly says “Welcome to Magdalena, the Land of Opals”

Madonna Talavera Ceramic: Talavera is the oldest tin-glazed ceramic in America and it is still being manufactured with the same techniques as in the 16^th Century.

 Puebla not only was the second most important city in Mexico, after the country’s capital Mexico City, it was the most important earthenware center of the Nueva España, which was the name of Mexico in Colonial times.

The production of tiles and ceramic ware in Puebla, started almost immediately the city was established in 1531.  Thanks to the abundance of quality clay in the region and to the splendor of the arts at that time in Puebla, in a short time the  Talavera Poblana achieved such quality and beauty that it was soon exported to the rest of the continent.

Madonna Hand Crafts: All arts and hand crafts found in Madonna stores are provided by Mexican artisans and are well made with much of the culture of every little village or town in the interior of Mexico, When you come to see us you will have for sure a piece of Mexico in any of our items.