Mercería Baptista

A sewing and notions shop since 1948

Mercería Baptista was founded in Ciudad Real in November 1948 by Gregorio Baptista. With more than 50 years in business, it combines in-person shopping at 6 Calle Postas with an online store selling sewing and craft supplies.

Products and specialties

The catalog includes sewing tools, thread, accessories, and clothing from brands such as 3 Claveles and Cóndor. Featured categories include:

• Embroidery, sewing, and nail scissors, plus rotary cutters.
• Sewing thread in a wide range of colors, including fluorescent colors.
• Sewing baskets, stain-resistant tablecloths, and macramé supplies.
• Knee pads and women's accessories.
• Children's clothing: smocks, cardigans, garter-stitch jackets, socks, tights, mittens, and gloves.
• First Communion items: socks, underwear, headbands, gloves, and medals.
• Traditional regional and flamenco clothing: mantillas, ornamental combs, brooches, shoes, and accessories.
• Holy Week items: embroidered appliqués and mariquillas for religious statues.
• Souvenirs and T-shirts from Ciudad Real.

Customers and history

The business works with public and private organizations, including Ciudad Real City Hall, provincial councils, schools, day-care centers, and care homes across Castile-La Mancha. Its institutional customers reflect the range of products it carries.

Location and contact

Address: 6 Calle Postas, 13001 Ciudad Real. Phones: 926 25 52 88 and 619 057 355. Email: info@merceriabaptista.es. The shop is also on Facebook and Instagram.