In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about local consumption. It is definitely a very valuable and important movement for the development of the economy of each region, city or town, as well as representing an opportunity to rethink the ways in which we acquire the products and services we need, and how that impacts those around us and the world.
While globalization has brought us closer to international brands and products, it has also, to a certain extent, undermined the growth of national companies, usually family-run, which find it difficult to compete against large transnational companies that are very well positioned in the collective imagination. On the other hand, and in good news, with the arrival of digital media, these family businesses have been able to make themselves known, as is the case of many that have gone 'viral' thanks to their creativity.
The reality is that as long as we continue to follow a supply and demand model, we will find what we need, whether from a large supermarket or from an artisan who sells out of his home; although of course, our recommendation will always be to buy directly from the artisan or from some intermediary who is fair with his producers and creators.
We've been getting a lot of questions about brands and products made or originating here in San Miguel, so we have a handy list for you locals who want to support your neighbors, or for you visitors who want to take a little piece of our people's talent and dedication with you (and support them too, of course).
FOOD AND DRINK
The Gravedigger
Typical sweets of San Miguel.
The Pinwheels
Cheeses and artisanal foods.
Remo Cheeses
Artisanal cheeses made with Italian techniques.
Holy Trinity Wines
Vineyard with premium red and white wine labels.
Allende Beer
Craft beer of origin.
Two Birds Brewery
Craft beer of origin.
BEAUTY
The Victorian
Dr. Ignacio Hdz Macias 72, Center
Natural health and beauty products.
Made in SMA
Personal care and bath products for men.
DRESS
Hugs Boutique
Clothing and home textiles with Mexican prints.
Sindashi
Dr. Ignacio Hdz Macias 83-A, Center
Hand painted clothes.
Recreation
Luxury ponchos, shawls, wraps and capes.
Elisheva & Constance
100% handmade jewelry.
Virgins, Saints & Angels
Atypical religious jewelry.
Barbosa Jewelry
Religious jewelry.
DECORATION
Old Llamas House
San Antonio 7th Street, Center
Lanterns, headboards, mirrors made of sheet metal and brass.
Trinitate
Objects made of ceramics (art-objects, flower pots and more).
Rose Ann Hall Designs
Dolores Hidalgo – San Miguel KM 2
Santa Rosa handmade candles, glass and copper objects.
Armida House
Furniture and decorative and lighting objects.
Rachel Horn Home
Decorative pieces.
Maria Luisa House
Furniture, lighting and decoration.
EVOS
Conspiracy Boulevard 61, La Luz
Colonial furniture and decoration.
Handicraft Market
Miracles, wooden hearts and lamps.
The Boats Crafts
Lamps, chandeliers, mirrors, headboards.
