geometric patterns

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 their vast wood carving knowledge to various subjects, including skulls. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of San Martín present a hand-carved copal wood skull figurine in a rich terracotta hue. The green, blue, and yellow circles containing geometric patterns on the skull's top and sides are meticulously painted by hand. Green borders surround the black eye sockets and nasal cavities while a red line separates the top row of immaculately white teeth from the bottom row.

Mexico's pre-Hispanic cultures honored their dead through celebrations and commemorations; after the arrival of the Spaniards, these cultural traditions became fused with the Catholic church's rituals and holidays, notably All Souls' Day in November which is now commonly known as the Day of the Dead. Influenced by these ancestral customs, artisans have been creating handicrafts using skull imagery for centuries. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of the Mexican state of Oaxaca present this eye-catching skull-shaped home decor piece carved by hand from copal wood. Against a yellow base color, black lines are drawn to simulate a scaly texture, then the skull is further hand decorated with patches of geometric patterns on the top and sides in red, green, and pink. The dark eye sockets and nasal cavities are outlined in blue and green. Two rows of pearly white teeth complete the colorful cranium.

Hand-embroidered viscose transforms into nine enchanting Halloween companions that prove spooky doesn't have to mean scary. Each doll ornament displays masterful rayon and zari threadwork that creates mesmerizing patterns, while soft polyfill heads and cotton cord details add tactile appeal across three distinct sizes. Presented by India's Asha Prabha, this magical ensemble includes everything needed for immediate display plus a storage pouch for safeguarding your seasonal treasures.

Nine vibrant guardians of Halloween magic materialize in this viscose doll ornament collection that refuses to follow traditional spooky color schemes. Elaborate rayon and zari embroidery patterns dance across each figure's surface, complemented by plump polyfill heads and cheerful cotton cord scarves that flutter with mysterious energy. India’s Asha Prabha presents these three-size treasures complete with hanging hardware and a storage solution that keeps them pristine for countless October adventures.