handcrafted decor

Standing more than four feet tall, this larger-than-life peacock makes a dramatic focal point for your decor. Handcrafted of steel and hand painted in stunning shades of sapphire blue by Alejandro de Esesarte in Mexico. Its cut-out tail feathers enhance the 3-D look of this remarkable wall sculpture. Comes ready to hang.

Displaying hues of green, this vase from Mexico is handcrafted from copper, featuring line patterns on its exterior. Rosy and Daniel design this vase, which is handcrafted from copper. The vase is then given an antiqued patina through a meticulous process that takes up to six people to perform. This vase is perfect as simple decor as well as for displaying flowers.

Displaying hues of green, this vase from Mexico is handcrafted from copper, featuring twisting patterns on its exterior. Rosy and Daniel design this vase, which is handcrafted from copper. The vase is then given an antiqued patina through a meticulous process that takes as many as six people to perform. This vase is perfect as simple decor as well as for displaying flowers.

The exquisite detail on this handcrafted alebrije sculpture from Zeny and Reyna in Mexico make it a stunning addition to home decor. Carved by hand from copal wood, the imposing bull is carefully painted with a blazing sun motif as well as elaborate geometric motifs in a rainbow of colors. The tiny, intricate details are painted using a maguey thorn.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

The feathered serpent of Mesoamerican legend has a human face and a bird perches on his head. To the Maya, he was Kukulkan while the Aztecs called him Quetzalcoatl and in Yucatán he was known as Tepeu Kukumaz. Morneo depicts his own interpretation of the pre-Hispanic deity in bright psychedelic colors. The Mexican artisan works in papier-maché, crafting and painting the signature mask by hand.

Members of the Aguilar Artisan Workshop in Oaxaca, Mexico create a lovely 11-piece ceramic nativity scene. Each figurine is shaped by hand into a ringing bell, and colorfully hand-painted in exquisite detail with white floral motifs on the natural clay colored bell. The set includes Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, The Three Wise Men, an angel, a shepherd holding a lamb, a woman bringing food, a cow, and a sheep. An heirloom quality set to display year-round. Given the handcrafted nature, please expect variations making each set unique.

A soap dispenser, soap dish, toothbrush holder, cup, covered jar and tray make a bath set as bold and striking as it is useful. Sierra Family artisans craft each piece from richly-veined Mexican onyx in natural earthen tones. Because natural stone is used, the differing veins and tonalities are unique, and no two pieces will ever be identical. Each is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted work of art.

This beautiful copper sink has a hammered finish on both sides of the bowl. Artisans Rosy and Daniel of Mexico handcraft the sink from recycled copper, and give it a finish with rich variation in tones. This sink is sure to be a show piece in your home.

Sculpted of iron, a leafy fir tree provides shelter for majestic butterflies. Each year, Mexico welcomes millions of monarch butterflies that migrate from Canada. J. Blas pays tribute to the fragile, beautiful creatures with this handcrafted wall sculpture.

Resembling the Aurora Borealis, midnight blue fades to azure, contrasting with ivory in this striking area rug from Mexico. Jose Mendoza hand-weaves this rug from wool in the traditional style of Zapotec handicrafts. Fringes decorate the rug at the corners.

Maya Artisans of the Yucatan transform copper filigree into a welcoming hammock. Extra large in size, this hammock from Maya Artists of the Yucatan is bordered with crocheted lace, tassels and pinewood beads.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Designed and crafted by the artisans of Vidri Arte in Mexico, this wall accent radiates beauty and hope. The multicolored star mosaic is handcrafted of glass and set in a round metal frame.