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BY DUSTIN BUTLER
In addition to Talavera, Colmenero also sells terra cotta pottery, metal art and outdoor replaces made of clay.
Colmenero Mexican Imports offers a selection of hand-painted pottery that includes vases and dinnerware.
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Colmenero Mexican Imports o ers pottery, decor Since 1998, Colmenero Mexican Imports has brought Mexican goods—and culture—to McKin- ney, owner Rebecca Colmenero said.
Owner Rebecca Colmenero said the business is important because it brings Mexican culture to McKinney.
The business is family owned, Colmenero said, adding that her brother-in-law also owns the manufacturing business where many of the items sold are crafted. Staying local The building the business operates out of is her family’s former home, Colmenero said, adding that it has been transformed into a small business. Colmenero said the business is popular, and many people traveling through McKinney will stop in to see what new items are in stock, adding she loves the relationship with customers. In addition, she said Colmenero Mexican Imports is important because it o ers a chance for its customers to experience a new culture.
Colmenero co-owns the business with her hus- band, who is from Delores Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Mexico, a region known for Talavera, a Spanish and Mexican pottery tradition characterized by its visual textures and emphasis on color. Respecting the craft According to the company’s website, Colmen- ero brings “vibrant colors and intricate designs of Mexican craftsmanship” to customers. The business o ers a selection of hand-painted pottery that includes vases, dinnerware, decorative tiles and home accents.
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