Cuera Tamaulipeca Jackets and Other Handicrafts

In Tula you will find a wide range of locally-made regional objects. The classic handicraft is cuera tamaulipeca, a leather jacket with long fringe and embroidery that marks wearers as locals. There are also baskets and rugs woven out of istle, agave, and palm fibers. Traditional saddlery is another regional specialty, producing hand-carved saddles that are true works of art.