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Passionate Heart

Handmade Religious Tin Wall Mirror from Mexico

Passionate Heart, Handmade Religious Tin Wall Mirror from Mexico

Creative Hands of Oaxaca

Crafted from tin repoussé, this beautiful wall mirror is wreathed in flower motifs and crowned with a flame to depict a folk art version of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It is lovingly and reverently... read more

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~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Creative Hands of Oaxaca
Dragon & Phoenix

Silver and Red Thai Repousse Panel of Dragon and Phoenix

Dragon & Phoenix, Silver and Red Thai Repousse Panel of Dragon and Phoenix

Thiva Boonnak

Using aluminum on velvet, Thai artisan Thiva Boonnak designs this majestic depiction of a dragon and phoenix flying together. Boonnak's work is influenced by concepts from feng shui, in which the... read more

(9)

~~$399.99~~ $359.99

Artist: Thiva Boonnak
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Perfection

Repoussé Wall Mirror with Hammered Copper Frame

Perfection, Repoussé Wall Mirror with Hammered Copper Frame

Khalid Ali

Khalid Ali recreates the perfection of an antique design, bringing elegance to the traditional interior. His octagonal wall mirror contrasts intricate repoussé in silvery nickel and burnished copper.

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~~$189.99~~ $170.99

Artist: Khalid Ali
Amber Crystal Glow

Flower-Patterned Aluminum Wall Cross with Crystals

Amber Crystal Glow, Flower-Patterned Aluminum Wall Cross with Crystals

Margarita Revilla

Colonial style crosses are a common decorative element in traditional Mexican homes. Jalisco-based Mexican artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from the country's colonial past to create this... read more

~~$59.99~~ $53.99

Artist: Margarita Revilla
Red Crystal Glow

Flower-Patterned Aluminum Wall Cross with Red Crystals

Red Crystal Glow, Flower-Patterned Aluminum Wall Cross with Red Crystals

Margarita Revilla

Crosses are important decorative elements in traditional Mexican homes. Jalisco-based Mexican artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from the country's colonial past to craft this rustic version.... read more

~~$59.99~~ $53.99

Artist: Margarita Revilla
Palace Window

Repousse Brass Nickel Mirror Wall Artisan Crafted

Palace Window, Repousse Brass Nickel Mirror Wall Artisan Crafted

Khalid Ali

Shaped like a palace window, this mirror provides a glimpse of beauty. Khalid Ali crafts a beautiful design inspired by ancient Indian art. The mango wood frame is covered with lavish brass repoussé... read more

(104)

~~$189.99~~ $170.99

Artist: Khalid Ali
The Dragon Emperor

Aluminum Repousse Wall Panel

The Dragon Emperor, Aluminum Repousse Wall Panel

Thiva Boonnak

The Asian dragon is believed to be a benevolent creature, ruler of the waters and weather. According to the Chinese horoscope, it is one of the most auspicious signs. Thiva Boonnak honors this... read more

(9)

~~$137.99~~ $124.19

Artist: Thiva Boonnak
Prayers Like the Wind

Aluminum Repousse Cross Decoration with Swirling Pattern

Prayers Like the Wind, Aluminum Repousse Cross Decoration with Swirling Pattern

Margarita Revilla

In ancient Mexico, the spiral represented the wind. Working in aluminum repoussé, Margarita Revilla brings this intricate motif to a cross for wall display. It makes a beautiful addition to any... read more

~~$59.99~~ $53.99

Artist: Margarita Revilla
Yellow Crystal Stars

Flower-Patterned Aluminum Wall Cross with Yellow Crystals

Yellow Crystal Stars, Flower-Patterned Aluminum Wall Cross with Yellow Crystals

Margarita Revilla

Colonial style crosses are a common decorative element in Mexican homes. Jalisco-based artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from the this custom to create this beautiful cross. She works in... read more

~~$69.99~~ $62.99

Artist: Margarita Revilla
Blossoming Belief

Aluminum Repousse Wall Cross with Floral Pattern

Blossoming Belief, Aluminum Repousse Wall Cross with Floral Pattern

Margarita Revilla

Decorated crosses in are a common sight in many Mexican homes. Jalisco-based artisan Margarita Revilla crafts a classic cross and adds modern floral motifs in handmade aluminum repoussé.

~~$29.99~~ $26.99

Artist: Margarita Revilla
Mexican Petatillo

Mexican Crosshatch Motif Aluminum Repousse Wall Cross

Mexican Petatillo, Mexican Crosshatch Motif Aluminum Repousse Wall Cross

Margarita Revilla

Over the centuries, crosses are commonly seen in Mexican homes. Guadalajara-based artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from these to create this beautiful version. She works in aluminum... read more

~~$23.99~~ $21.59

Artist: Margarita Revilla
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Memories Beckon

Repousse Brass Wall Mirror and Frame

Memories Beckon, Repousse Brass Wall Mirror and Frame

Khalid Ali

This beautiful brass frame and accompanying mirror conjure distant memories once hidden in the past. Khalid Ali carefully handcrafts a mango wood frame. He then covers it with an intricate... read more

(104)

~~$177.99~~ $160.19

Artist: Khalid Ali
Mexican Belief

Wall Cross in Oxidized Crosshatched Aluminum Repousse

Mexican Belief, Wall Cross in Oxidized Crosshatched Aluminum Repousse

Margarita Revilla

Historically, crosses are commonly seen in Mexican homes. Guadalajara-based artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from these to create this beautiful version. She works in aluminum repoussé, the... read more

~~$23.99~~ $21.59

Artist: Margarita Revilla
Frida Calavera in Blue

Frida Day of the Dead Tin Wall Mirror in Blue (8.5 in.)

Frida Calavera in Blue, Frida Day of the Dead Tin Wall Mirror in Blue (8.5 in.)

Creative Hands of Oaxaca

Creative Hands of Oaxaca promote the state's traditional handicrafts with this wall mirror. It depicts the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo as a calavera, or skull. Colorful accents on the face, a... read more

(24)

~~$39.99~~ $35.99

Artist: Creative Hands of Oaxaca
Catrina's Red Gown

Tin Repousse Red Mexican Catrina Skeleton Wall Art

Catrina's Red Gown, Tin Repousse Red Mexican Catrina Skeleton Wall Art

Creative Hands of Oaxaca

With a flirty smile, Catrina plays the coquette. She is an elegant lady, now a skeleton, but seemingly unaware of her own condition. Her name refers to death personified, always dressed in exuberant... read more

(24)

~~$29.99~~ $26.99

Artist: Creative Hands of Oaxaca
Heaven's Clouds

Mexican Flower Motif Aluminum Repousse Wall Cross

Heaven's Clouds, Mexican Flower Motif Aluminum Repousse Wall Cross

Margarita Revilla

Rural and centuries-old houses as well as the most contemporary Mexican homes often have at least one large and tastefully-decorated cross. Jalisco-based artisan Margarita Revilla takes her... read more

~~$44.99~~ $40.49

Artist: Margarita Revilla
Royal Barge on Parade II

Aluminum repousse panel

Royal Barge on Parade II, Aluminum repousse panel

Thiva Boonnak

Sailing swiftly through the waters of the Chao Phraya River, the Sri Suphannahong royal barge celebrates the grandeur of the Thai kingdom. Thiva Boonnak replicates its beauty in this aluminum... read more

(9)

~~$287.99~~ $259.19

Artist: Thiva Boonnak
Crown Jewels

Octagonal Wall Mirror Copper Nickel Handmade in India

Crown Jewels, Octagonal Wall Mirror Copper Nickel Handmade in India

Khalid Ali

Surrounded by ornate medallions, colorful glass spheres represent the crown jewels. Khalid Ali works in the ancient technique of embossed metal to create a stunning mirror frame. He combines the... read more

(104)

~~$199.99~~ $179.99

Artist: Khalid Ali
Life with the Elephants

Aluminum repousse panel

Life with the Elephants, Aluminum repousse panel

Thiva Boonnak

Towering trees surround a lumber camp in a historic view of Thailand. Thiva Boonnak turns her eye to bygone days in this exquisite repoussé panel. Rolling great logs with their tusks and pulling down... read more

(9)

~~$269.99~~ $242.99

Artist: Thiva Boonnak
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Treasure

Mirror

Treasure, Mirror

Khalid Ali

Khalid Ali evokes a vintage treasure with this beautiful wall mirror. Crafted by hand, the graceful frame is covered with repoussé flowers in embossed brass bathed in nickel. It is inlaid with... read more

(104)

~~$187.99~~ $169.19

Artist: Khalid Ali
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Elegant Catrin and Catrina

Tin Repousse Mexican Skeleton Couple Wall Art (Pair)

Elegant Catrin and Catrina, Tin Repousse Mexican Skeleton Couple Wall Art (Pair)

Creative Hands of Oaxaca

The mysterious Catrina is an elegant lady, now a skeleton, but seemingly unaware of her own condition. Her companion, El Catrin, is a well-dressed partner. Catrina wears a ruffled gown and matching... read more

(24)

~~$39.99~~ $35.99

Artist: Creative Hands of Oaxaca
Mother Elephant and Baby

Aluminum repousse panel

Mother Elephant and Baby, Aluminum repousse panel

Thiva Boonnak

Thiva Boonnak captures the force of motherly love in this endearing panel featuring an elephant cradling her babe in her trunk. Boonnak admires elephants and is a keen observer of pachyderm life. She... read more

(9)

~~$179.99~~ $161.99

Artist: Thiva Boonnak

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How do I care for my tapestry?

As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.

What are the most common materials used to make tapestries?

When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.

What makes a tapestry eco-friendly?

To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.

Are tapestries a good way to insulate a room?

When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.

Are tapestries handmade?

While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.

What are the most popular tapestry designs?

Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.

What are traditional methods of making tapestries?

The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.

Where did tapestries originate?

The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.

Featured Reviews on Repousse Wall Decor

Aluminum repousse panel, 'The Dragon Emperor'

By Teresa

The Magnificent Emperor!

The craftsmanship of that Thiva Boonak displays when she creates her aluminum repousse wall panels is absolutely incredible! Her artistic talent creates a 3-D image of the dragon with the aluminum and seems to bring it alive on the wall panel. The amount of detail she creates in her work allows you to imagine The Dragon Emperor moving across the wall panel. We will adorn our wall proudly with this panel. Thiva Boonak truly is a Master Craftsman!!

Mirror, 'Rapture' (medium)

By Kat

A stunning work of art!

I wanted something to fit perfectly in the space above my kitchen sink. Though I purchased this years ago, I still marvel at how beautiful it is every time I look at it.

Mirror, 'Tranquility'

By Shweta

Beautiful Piece of Art!!

This is a beautiful piece of art!! Every time I look at the mirror, it fills my heart with joy! I am hoping to enjoy this for years to come!! Thank you so much to the artist!

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Khalid Ali

Khalid Ali Embossed brass art

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"Our designs are basically inspired from the ancient Mughal style. But today we incorporate modern motifs into the ancient technique and style."

Update (May, 2020)

“It gives me immense pride and happiness to look back 18 years ago when I joined NOVICA way back in 2004. The... read more

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Repousse Wall Decor

Passionate Heart

Dragon & Phoenix

Perfection

Amber Crystal Glow

Red Crystal Glow

Palace Window

The Dragon Emperor

Prayers Like the Wind

Yellow Crystal Stars

Blossoming Belief

Mexican Petatillo

Memories Beckon

Mexican Belief

Frida Calavera in Blue

Catrina's Red Gown

Heaven's Clouds

Royal Barge on Parade II

Crown Jewels

Life with the Elephants

Treasure

Elegant Catrin and Catrina

Mother Elephant and Baby

Red Dragon

Dancing Campesino Calaveras

Luxury

Elephant Migration

Blissful Relationship

Elegance

The Dragon and the Phoenix I

Golden Vineyard

Ramakien's Victory

Father Elephant and Sons

Floral Cloud

The Dragon and the Phoenix II

Rapture

The Farme Friend

Tranquility

The Dragon and the Pearl

Golden Floral Cloud

Defeating the Giant

Treasure Chest

Ebony Jewels

Radiant Faith

Celebration

Lanna Countryside

Rapture

Elephants Relaxing

Prayers Like Flowers

Mexican Faith

Stars

Siam Lumber

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Featured Reviews on Repousse Wall Decor

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