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Products with a technique of pre-Hispanic origin and later European influence, are precious items that are basically worked on a wooden base and are made since time immemorial in the regions of Uruapan and Patzcuaro with less production in Quiroga, appreciating this fine and laborious work on guajes, trays, chests, screens, miniatures, jewelry with motifs of the colonial era and contemporary, almost always reflecting local flora and fauna.

For the elaboration, materials such as sheep salea, dog hair brushes, linseed oil, garlic and brushes are used.
The process begins by sanding the pan, separating the resulting dust to cover any imperfections on the surface.
Then, a mixture of oil and ground red earth is prepared, which is applied with the sheep salea over the entire pan, both inside and out, and left to dry.
Subsequently, the inside of the batea is varnished to give it a black finish, and it is left to dry again.

To create a finished piece, the skill of several hands is needed.
First, those who make the plate or piece of furniture from top quality aile, madroño, tzirimo, cedar, parota or pine wood.
Then, those who lacquer the piece with automotive lacquer, instead of traditional lacquering.
Then, the master craftsman who decorates it, and finally, the one who protects it with a layer of resin, necessary if the piece will be used regularly.