folk art (20 items)
Olmec Fire God
Handcrafted Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture
Olmec Fire God, Handcrafted Archaeological Ceramic Sculpture
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Clay reveals the intense features of Huehuetéotl, the first god of the Aztecs. One of the most respected, he is the old god, the god of fire, the god that gave rise to the other deities in the... read more$89.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Aztec Jaguar
Ceramic vessel
Aztec Jaguar, Ceramic vessel
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
In 1901, a cat sculpture was discovered in the mansion of the Marquee of Apartado, just to the west of the principal temple of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan... read more$79.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Ancient Fire God
Handmade Aztec Archaeologyl Ceramic Sculpture
Ancient Fire God, Handmade Aztec Archaeologyl Ceramic Sculpture
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Working in clay, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association depict the intense features of Huehueteotl, the first god of the Aztecs. One of the most respected, he is the old god, the god of... read more$59.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Wings of the Heart
Copal Wood Heart Shaped Ornament from Mexico
Wings of the Heart, Copal Wood Heart Shaped Ornament from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft this ornament from copal wood. The winged heart features tones of crimson, beige, and black with geometric motifs. The ornament hangs from a... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Talavera Time
Hand-Painted Blue Talavera-Style Ceramic Wall Clock
Talavera Time, Hand-Painted Blue Talavera-Style Ceramic Wall Clock
Isabelle Collins
Mexico's Isabelle Collins skillfully crafts a breathtaking Talavera-style ceramic wall clock using traditional techniques and materials sourced from the city of Puebla. This remarkable timepiece is... read more$217.99Artist: Isabelle Collins
Nesting Turtle
Brown and Beige Marble Sea Turtle Figure from Mexico
Nesting Turtle, Brown and Beige Marble Sea Turtle Figure from Mexico
Sierra Family
The Sierra Family of western Mexico pays homage to the thousands of sea turtles that come to the country's shores each year with this brown and beige marble sculpture. The five-inch image depicts such... read more$39.99Artist: Sierra Family
Mesoamerican Totes
Palm Frond Fiber Squared Basket Home Accents (Set of 3)
Mesoamerican Totes, Palm Frond Fiber Squared Basket Home Accents (Set of 3)
Eulalio Alvarado
The weaving of stiff fibers such as stripped palm fronds is one of the oldest and most widespread crafts inherited from the Mesoamerican period in Mexico. A few artisans keep this heritage alive, such... read more$134.99Artist: Eulalio Alvarado
Single Braided Circles
Single Layer Braided Palm Frond Accent Mat from Mexico
Single Braided Circles, Single Layer Braided Palm Frond Accent Mat from Mexico
Eulalio Alvarado
One of the oldest and most widespread crafts in Mexico during the Mesoamerican period was the weaving of stiff fibers, such as palm fronds, into baskets and other basic household goods. A few places... read more$49.99Artist: Eulalio Alvarado
Double Braided Circles
Double Layer Braided Palm Frond Accent Mat from Mexico
Double Braided Circles, Double Layer Braided Palm Frond Accent Mat from Mexico
Eulalio Alvarado
One of the oldest and most widespread crafts in Mexico during the Mesoamerican period was the weaving of stiff fibers, such as palm fronds, into baskets and other basic household goods. A few places... read more$69.99Artist: Eulalio Alvarado
Portal to the Beige Afterlife
Handcrafted Skull-Patterned Round Beige Ceramic Flower Pot
Portal to the Beige Afterlife, Handcrafted Skull-Patterned Round Beige Ceramic Flower Pot
Aldo Alvarez
The goddess of death, Tonantzin, inspires artisan Aldo Alvarez of Mexico with her tender and charming energy, creating this sublime accent for a mystic but rich garden decor. The artisan uses ceramic... read more$119.99Artist: Aldo Alvarez
News of Yesterday
Vintage Handmade Recycled Paper Pencil with Green Eraser
News of Yesterday, Vintage Handmade Recycled Paper Pencil with Green Eraser
Daniel Piceno
Replace industrial writing instruments with this handcrafted pencil made from reclaimed newspaper. The brainchild of Irapuato, Mexico native Daniel Piceno, this unique pencil generates awareness for... read more$17.99Artist: Daniel Piceno
Tlacuache
Handcrafted Ceramic Figurine of Mexican Marsupial Tlacuache
Tlacuache, Handcrafted Ceramic Figurine of Mexican Marsupial Tlacuache
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
An adorable tlacuache, a species of opossum hailing from Latin America, is depicted eating a corn cob in an endearing ceramic figurine skillfully handcrafted by the members of the Angel Ceron Artisan... read more$94.99Artist: Angel Ceron Artisan Association
Supper at the Beach
Natural Palm Fiber Braided Place Mats from Mexico
Supper at the Beach, Natural Palm Fiber Braided Place Mats from Mexico
Eulalio Alvarado
The basics never go out of style, and this set of six placemats are a classic of oceanside seafood eateries all along Mexico's two coasts. The fiber is extracted from packs of palm fronds cut in the... read more$49.99Artist: Eulalio Alvarado
Market Treasures
Lidded Baskets Made from Palm Frond Fiber (Set of 3)
Market Treasures, Lidded Baskets Made from Palm Frond Fiber (Set of 3)
Eulalio Alvarado
Basketry is likely Mexico's oldest handcraft, predating even pottery. It has all but disappeared, but a few artisans such as Eulalio Alvarado are determined to keep traditional techniques and forms... read more$119.99Artist: Eulalio Alvarado
Rust Greca
Handloomed Zapotec Greca-Patterned Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
Rust Greca, Handloomed Zapotec Greca-Patterned Wool Area Rug (2.5x5)
Manuel Mendoza
Greca, a pattern of classic beauty, is the main inspiration for Mexico's Manuel Mendoza, who showcases the beauty of the Zapotec weaving technique in this sublime piece. Loomed from refined wool yarns... read more$287.99Artist: Manuel Mendoza
Cheerful Chihuahua
Handcrafted Grey and Beige Ceramic Chihuahua Dog Figurine
Cheerful Chihuahua, Handcrafted Grey and Beige Ceramic Chihuahua Dog Figurine
Topiltzin Castro
Let this cheerful ceramic chihuahua figurine adorn your home or office for a decorative touch that will bring you a smile. Handcrafted by Mexican artisan Topiltzin Castro in the Talavera style, the... read more$47.99Artist: Topiltzin Castro
Almond Underworld
Day of the Dead Almond Felt Ornaments with Skulls (Pair)
Almond Underworld, Day of the Dead Almond Felt Ornaments with Skulls (Pair)
Martha Lopez
Day of the Dead cannot start without the famous skulls that add a vivacious touch to the celebrations. Fortunately, Mexican artisan Martha Lopez secures the fun with a pair of felt ornaments featuring... read more$29.99Artist: Martha Lopez
Iguana Steps in Honey
Hand-Painted Honey Copal Wood Alebrije Iguana Figurine
Iguana Steps in Honey, Hand-Painted Honey Copal Wood Alebrije Iguana Figurine
Zeny and Reyna
Known as the reptile of gentleness, this cute iguana walks toward your heart with its breathtaking alebrije design. Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna work with copal wood to create this figurine... read more$57.99Artist: Zeny and Reyna
Talavera Seasoning
4-Piece Talavera Style Ceramic Condiment Set with Wood Tray
Talavera Seasoning, 4-Piece Talavera Style Ceramic Condiment Set with Wood Tray
Armando Sobreyra
This lovely condiment set comes with a rectangular pine wood tray that holds three small ceramic bowls handcrafted and hand-painted in the traditional Talavera style. Mexico's Armando Sobreyra creates... read more$39.99Artist: Armando Sobreyra
Catrina with Flower
Unique Papier Mache Catrina Statuette with Flower
Catrina with Flower, Unique Papier Mache Catrina Statuette with Flower
Marina Lozano
Marina Lozano of Mexico works in papier mache to create this delightful catrina statuette. The skeletal sculpture is elegantly attired, with flowers in her hair and one in her hand. The artisan... read more$64.99Artist: Marina Lozano