 Metepec is known for its pottery items and it is still of economic importance.The artisans of this area have organized into the Asociación de Artesanos de Metepec y la Unión de Alfareros de Metepec, A.C. (Association of Artisans of Metepec and the Union of Potters of Metepec).Principal crafts include objects made from clay, glass and includes saddlemaking.