The village of Dzityá* is a Mayan community in the State of Yucatán, Mexico. It is situated 10km from the capital city of Mérida. In Dzityá, visitors can appreciate the rural aspects of the state where hundreds of craftsmen have settled their familiy's workshops, where they work with wood and stone.

The 13 craftsmen of Dzityá participate directly in the activities of the ASOCIACIÓN DE ARTESANOS DE MADERA TORNEADA DE DZITYÁ – the Wood Artisan Association of Dzityá – where they transform wood into sculptured objects of art. These experienced craftsmen offer a wide selection of exotic Yucatán wood products. The types woods used are Guayacán, Granadillo, Ciricote, Chacte, Dzalam and Belsinanché.

The pieces are rigorously sculptured focusing on aesthetics, technical mastery, materials and originality. The works can be found in restaurants and homes mainly as plates, salt shakers, tortilla dishes, but also artistic items like sculptures, religious items, lamps, candles and toys. They are wonderful corporate gifts and special orders can be accomodated.

*The word "Dzityá" from the Mayan language where "dzit" means "cut" and "yá" refers to the sapote tree or "cut the sapote "

Source : Milenio Novedades-Grupo Megamedia