Skulls are a recurrent theme in Mexican handicrafts, reflecting the convivial and familiar attitudes of the Mexican people towards death. Artisans in San Martín Tilcajete in the state of Oaxaca apply...read more
Mexico's Day of the Dead festivities are unlike any other country's, but skulls are part of the national shared imagery and are a favorite subject for artisans all year. After this hand carved copal...read more
A portrait of the festive Day of the Dead turns into a bewitching spring artwork crafted by Irma Raquel Arce of Mexico. Merging traditions and natural grace, the artisan creates this wall accent from...read more
A portrait of the vibrant Day of the Dead turns into a gorgeous spring artwork crafted by Irma Raquel Arce of Mexico. Merging traditions and natural grace, the artisan creates this wall accent from...read more
A portrait of the serene Day of the Dead turns into a lovely spring artwork crafted by Irma Raquel Arce of Mexico. Merging traditions and natural grace, the artisan creates this wall accent from...read more
A portrait of the mystic Day of the Dead turns into a superb spring artwork crafted by Irma Raquel Arce of Mexico. Merging traditions and natural grace, the artisan creates this wall accent from...read more
A portrait of the magical Day of the Dead turns into a sublime spring artwork crafted by Irma Raquel Arce of Mexico. Merging traditions and natural grace, the artisan creates this wall accent from...read more
A portrait of the joyous Day of the Dead turns into a cute spring artwork crafted by Irma Raquel Arce of Mexico. Merging traditions and natural grace, the artisan creates this wall accent from...read more
In an homage to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this fun sculpture. Wearing overalls and carrying a saw and a wooden board, the skeletal...read more
Ana Maria Gonzalez in Mexico creates this fun jewelry chest, employing the decoupage technique. A skeletal bride and groom are depicted on the top and front of the pinewood box, in homage to José...read more
I do appreciate these artists who create the Oaxacan detail techniques of painting and carving. This is a great example of how that is done. I will look forward to collecting more from these artisans!