How to Start Mexican Home Decor Business?

Starting your own home decor business can be a daunting task, especially if you're trying to do it while working a full-time job. However, it's also a great opportunity to turn your passion into a successful online business. If you have always had a passion for Mexican pottery or dreamt of starting your own online business, you may have found yourself facing a similar challenge. While starting a new business can be exciting, it can also be overwhelming and full of setbacks.

In this blog post, we'll explore the journey of starting an online Mexican pottery business, including the challenges and business mistakes that may arise along the way for new business owners, how to overcome them and how I can help you get started to turn your dream into a successful reality.

I wanted to start a Mexican home decor business online because I wanted to share the rich cultural heritage of Mexico with the world while exploring my interior design passion. In this blog post, I will discuss the steps, and the three major mistakes I made when I started my Mexican pottery online business and provide solutions for avoiding these mistakes.

These are some of the steps that it took to help me get started:

1. Research the market: Before starting my business online, I had to do reseach and find a marketing strategy. It is very important to understand the market you're entering and find your target audience! Look into the current demand for Mexican pottery, the types of products that are popular, and the prices they are selling for. This will also help you understand trends. 

2. Find suppliers: Traveling to Mexico to find vendors can be time-consuming and expensive, and may not always yield the best results. And that is why we are thrilled to announce that we are now offering a vendor list, providing an easy and affordable way for entrepreneurs to start their own business. Contact us to learn more about our wholesale options and how we can help you achieve your goals. 

3. Build a website: A website is an essential tool for an online business. Make sure to choose an e-commerce platform that's easy to use and affordable. When I just started selling I had no idea how to build a website and that is why I started selling only on Etsy. Etsy is the easiest way to start if you don't have the technical skills to build a website yourself. 
   

4. Create a product catalog: One of the most important things when selling home decor products onine is taking good high-quality photos of your products and create a detailed product catalog. Be sure to include all of the details and information about the materials used, the size, and the weight of each item. This is one of the mistakes I made when starting my online business, you should include every detail of your products and create clear policies for your customers. This will save you a lot of trouble in the future. 

5. Marketing and promotion: Once your online store is up and running, you'll need to market your business to reach potential customers. Consider using social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram to showcase your products and reach a wider audience. You can also use search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to help customers find your website through Google and other search engines.

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7. Shipping and returns: Make sure you have a clear and easy-to-understand shipping and return policy in place. You'll need to work out the logistics of shipping your products and handling returns, so consider using a third-party shipping company to help with this process. When starting a pottery online business or any other fragile item you need to make sure to take into consideration all of your expenses and time it will take you to pack and ship every item. I also made the mistake of adding too many products to my catalog and this created a lot of problems when packing and shipping. My advise is to start out with a couple of products and continue to add more as your demand increases. 

8. Customer service: Excellent customer service is key to the success of any online business. Make sure you respond promptly to customer inquiries, and be sure to handle any customer complaints professionally and respectfully. You will notice how customers appreciate your responses and they will give you good reviews or even better, they will refer your store or business and that will help you grow your business. 

So why wait? When you can get into the home decor industry and start selling now!. Join our waitlist today to learn more about how we can help you get started with our website services or wholesale options. 

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If you are already a seller or a brand offering authentic Mexican pottery, handmade home goods, or vibrant folk art? Partner with Ibarra Imports through Shopify Collective and expand your reach by selling to a passionate audience that values high-quality, handmade, and culturally rich décor.

Why Sell with Ibarra Imports?

We’re more than a marketplace — Ibarra Imports is a growing platform that brings together the best of Mexican craftsmanship and design. When you join us through Shopify Collective, you gain access to a wide audience that appreciates authentic, handcrafted, and traditional Mexican décor.

Benefits of Selling with Us:

• ✅ Zero Upfront Cost – No listing fees when connecting through Shopify Collective

• ✅ Immediate Exposure to a U.S. audience actively searching for Mexican pottery and home décor

• ✅ Streamlined Order Management – Orders placed on our site sync directly with your Shopify store

• ✅ Brand Visibility – Showcase your unique products on a trusted site known for authentic Mexican imports

• ✅ Community & Culture – Join a curated collective that celebrates Mexican heritage and design

What You Can Sell

We’re looking for creators and sellers of:

• Hand-painted Talavera pottery

• Mexican tin and Moravian star lamps

• Otomi textiles and embroidered goods

• Rustic wood furniture

• Handwoven baskets

• Day of the Dead décor

• And other artisan-made Mexican home décor items

If your products are handcrafted, authentic, and rooted in Mexican culture, we’d love to feature your work.

How to Get Started

Selling with Ibarra Imports is easy via Shopify Collective. Here’s how:

1. Have a Shopify Store
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2. Join Shopify Collective
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3. Sync Your Products
   We’ll import your selected products, manage orders, and you’ll fulfill them as usual — no extra steps!

4. Start Selling!
   Once you’re live, we’ll promote your products to our growing customer base looking for Mexican artisan goods.

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Do I need to pay to list my products?
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Who fulfills the orders?
You do! Orders placed on our site are forwarded to you to ship directly to the customer.

Can I choose which products to list?
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