Caijtas de muertos, clay figures, and dolls made from dyed corn husks.

Cajitas de muertos are dioramas or shadowboxes with figures of skeletons in scenes like a dentist's office or a wedding.

Clay figures of a rabbit and monkey in cars.

Ceramic dogs, nativity scenes, trains, and trees of life.

A tin art nativity scene. Tin art (hojalata -- sheet + tin) originated in Mexico during the Spanish colonial period after Spain ransacked Mexico for its precious metals. Nearby Tlaquepaque is a major source of tin art.

Clay Christmas ornaments with Santa, angel, snowman and other designs.

A wind chime made from ceramic mariachis.

Mexican rag dolls (muñecas de trapo), Frida Kahlo dolls, and pillows.

A peacock alejibre. Alebrijes are carved wooden creatures, sometimes fantastical and sometimes based on real animals, which are painted in bright colors.

A cat alebrije. Alebrijes were invented in the 1940s by Pedro Linares López and today have become their own mini-industry in the world of Mexican folk art.

A dog alebrije. The grandchildren of the alebrije's inventor, David and Gerardo Linares, were at the 2018 Feria Maestros del Arte in Chapala.

A cross made with Frida Kahlo bottlecaps.

Milagro crosses are decorated with milagros (charms). Historically, milagros are been pinned to crosses or religious statues or carried for good luck.

Tin art mirrors in the shape of hearts. Tin art like this is also often made in Oaxaca.

A ceramic wall piece that displays small clay masks.

Crosses, rebozos (shawls), hats and earrings.

One half of Cugini's Boutique is devoted to folk art. The other half has women's clothing and jewelry.

Earrings and plus-size blouses and dresses.

Earrings, bracelets, necklaces, cajitas de muertos, wood trays and boxes, ceramic chilis.

Necklaces made from coral, smokey topaz, amethyst and rose quartz.

The entrance to Cugini's Boutique in Ajijic, Mexico.

<p>Owner Lois Cugini came to Ajijic from Boston after spending time traveling the world.</p>
<p>Her boutique, which sells women&#8217;s clothing, jewelry, and Mexican folk art, is celebrating its 38th anniversary in 2019.</p>


Cugini’s Boutique

This business is permanently closed

Lois Cugini has operated her boutique of clothing, folk art & jewelry for almost 40 years in Ajijic.

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