day of the dead skeletons

Originating in the time of the Aztecs, the art of papel picado or cut paper art is a Mexican folk art tradition. Today, papel picado garlands are used to decorate Day of the Dead ofrendas or altars, but also used for other celebrations and holidays. These three colorful tissue paper banners from Isabel Rodriguez are laser cut to attain the precise designs, which include skulls, catrinas, and dog skeletons.

These six pinewood coasters showcase Catrina and Catrin, Mexico's iconic skeletal sweethearts, brought to life through Ana Maria Gonzalez's masterful decoupage artistry. Each piece tells a silent story of love beyond the grave, incorporating rich Day of the Dead imagery on durable wood. The included holder keeps the accessories organized when they're not safeguarding your surfaces.

Mexico's beloved skeletal lovers, Catrina and Catrin, are the stars of this set of six pinewood coasters filled with an enchanting aura. Ana Maria Gonzalez transforms wood into a cultural treasure through meticulous decoupage, capturing the playful spirit of Day of the Dead traditions in each carefully crafted piece. Between uses, these functional accessories nest neatly in their accompanying holder.

The cover of this small journal is a print from the original artwork of artist Alejandra Aceves in Mexico. In this marvelous artwork, she depicts "La Catrina", clutching a heart in her skeletal arms under a moonlit sky. The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject. The appealing artwork graces a spiral-bound notebook of unlined paper. Use it to record the daily joys and special moments in your life.