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Huichol Community of Jalisco

Huichol Community of Jalisco

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A community… proudly presents their original and meaningful crafts to the world… elaborating masks… in yarn and tiny beads…. Every piece possesses singular significance for the Huichols.

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The Huichol people of Mexico inhabit one of the country's most isolated and inaccessible regions. This seclusion has allowed the culture's traditions and customs to persist over time. A community of artisans in the western state of Jalisco proudly presents their original and meaningful crafts to the world through Novica, elaborating masks and other decorative items in yarn and tiny beads on native wood. Every piece possesses singular significance for the Huichols.

Each piece is patiently crafted by hand. First the shape is sculpted of wood or shaped in ceramic. It is polished and covered with a thin coat of beeswax, before tiny chaquira beads are adhered, applied one at a time. A needle is used to position them with precision. Other pieces are adorned with bright strands of yarn.

Take special care not to expose these objects to direct heat or light, which could cause the wax to dry or soften and loosen the beads or yarn.

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I recieved my amazing Huichol beaded sculpture today "Offerings of Maize" a fantastic Jaguar adorned with thousands of beads, this is the second sculpture i have recieved from these fantastic artists. I travelled to Mexico last year and i am returning this year, these divine creations help me have a part of the real Mexico in my home in London. I will certainly be purchasing more of these beautiful sculptures for my home. Many thanks to Novica but more so to the skilled and very talented Huichol people who continue to make Mexico a special place for me. Best wishes. George .

George E

London , United Kingdom

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