Utilitario Mexicano uses two words to describe its approach: util sólamente, useful only. What began as an unexpected opportunity by creative couple Enrique Arellano (a graphic designer) and Libia Moreno (a textile designer) is now both a Mexico City and online hit, with well-designed everyday objects.
Enrique and Libia keep shop in Mexico City’s Colonia Juárez.
The space had been half demolished and “dark in all senses,” says Libia.
Mexicano Utilitario is an archive of simple, useful wares many of which Enrique and Libia classify as “objects in danger of extinction.”
Tote Bags, $82.88, are made of denim and leather. The shop sells its own line of Pitchers , $27.63, and other anodized aluminum wares.
The cast-iron and copper departments.
Enrique puts together a letter sign.