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Mexican Tin When the Spanish conquered Mexico in the 16th century they introduced many new influences to Mexican culture. One of these was their use of tin as a material to craft utensils. In Mexico, however, artists incorporated the element into their art. Tinsmithing began in the state of Guanajuato when artists began cutting, stamping, punching and etching tin to create functional and decorative objects. Artisans in the city of San Miguel de Allende in Guanajuato continue the tinsmith tradition by producing a myriad of functional and decorative objects.. Guanajuato is in the center or heart of Mexico. Appropriately all of the tin hearts that decorate our website and inspired our name were crafted here, in the heart of Mexico.
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