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Mexican Home Accents
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| Mexican Decorative Boxes | ||
 Decoupage jewelry box, 'Loving Virgin of Guadalupe' Decript: A loving mother, the Virgin of Guadalupe is forever linked to Mexico. She first appeared in 1531 to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill outside today's Mexico City and, as proof, caused roses to bloom at the site. Ana Maria Gonz�lez recreates the famous portrait on an antique-style decoupage jewelry box. It features a mirror, a drawer and two trays with compartments, one of which lifts out. |  Decoupage chest, 'Day of the Dead' Decript: Grinning skeletons frolic in the cemetery as a black cat on a tombstone looks on. Ana Mar�a Gonz�lez commemorates Day of the Dead with a colorful chest for personal treasures. In Mexico, the Day of the Dead is about celebrating the life of those who have passed, rather than mourning their deaths. People visit graves with myriad offerings, including bright floral displays. The artisan works in decoupage on pinewood. |  Decoupage chest, 'The Two Fridas' Decript: "Ana Maria Gonz�lez pays tribute to artist Frida Kahlo with this antique style chest. Crafted of pinewood, it depicts the famous 1939 self-portrait ""The Two Fridas."" Immortalized in film, Kahlo and her great love � muralist Diego Rivera � were leaders in Mexico's artistic and intellectual world during the first half of the 20th century. A chain holds the lid, when open." |
| Mexican Decorative Plates | ||
 Ceramic plaque, 'Burning Aztec Sun Stone' Decript: "Working in ceramic, Angel Cer�n recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the ""Aztec Calendar"" or ""Sun Stone."" Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on display in the National Museum of Anthropology and History. The Aztecs (or Mexica, as they called themselves) believed that the sun struggled daily against the forces of darkness. They aided the sun through human sacrifices." |  Majolica ceramic plate, 'Blue Rooster' Decript: "A master of Mexico's colonial Majolica ceramics, Gorky Gonz�lez creates an exquisite decorative plate. The piece is shaped on a potter's wheel and painted by hand. The cocky blue rooster is based on popular colonial design motifs. Gonz�lez signs his work ""AT,"" for alfarer�a tradicional (traditional ceramics)." |  Majolica ceramic plate, 'Colonial Rooster' Decript: "A master of Mexico's colonial Majolica ceramics, Gorky Gonz�lez creates an exquisite decorative plate, painted by hand. The cocky blue rooster is based on popular colonial design motifs. Gonz�lez signs his work ""AT,"" for alfarer�a tradicional (traditional ceramics)." |
| Mexican Masks | ||
 Beadwork mask, 'Cornfield Protectors' Decript: Corn is a basic foodstuff for Mexico's Huichol people, and this handsome mask depicts elements that are crucial for its propagation. By Higinio Hern�ndez, the forehead is covered with a corn plant, or iko. Teruka, the scorpion, appears in blazing color on each cheek. He is the guardian of the corn and must receive gifts before the harvest. A coyote appears on the headdress. |  Ceramic mask, 'Sentinel Sun' Decript: "Blue as the happiest heavens, this handmade ceramic sun begs to adorn a friendly home. Husband and wife ceramists Pedro and Maria Gonzalez have painted their favorite sun with singing birds and cheerful flowers. Each sun is a unique work of art, so colors and motifs vary slightly. A wonderful housewarming gift, handmade in Mexico. Approximately 11.6"" tall." |  Ceramic mask, 'Night in Teotihuacan' Decript: Working in the style of Teotihuacan, Georgina Cabrera imagines a personage from the vast and ancient city. It was already abandoned by the time the Aztecs, or Mexica, established their capital where Mexico City is now located. The artisan reinterprets the unique art as a handsome mask, crafted and painted by hand. |
| Mexican Paintings | ||
 'The Cutter, Tequila Lotto' Decript: "Working hard under the sun, a man cuts off the leaves of the agave plant so he can distill the core to make tequila. He is known as a jimador and he appears in card 14 of Marina Pallares' exclusive interpretation of Mexico's loter�a. It is a unique version of the classic bingo game featuring traditional images. The loteria made its appearance in the second half of the 18th century, and it is still a favorite at schools, fairs, carnivals and festivals. ""I grew up in Jalisco, known for the production of tequila from agave plants, and as a child I used to play loter�a all the time. These two facts inspired me to create the 'Tequila Lotto' series,"" confides Pallares, who credits the influence of Leopoldo M�ndez and Jos� Guadalupe Posada in her work. She masters aquafortis and aquatint etching techniques to create this eloquent composition. Titled ""Loteria tequilera"" in Spanish" |  'The Tree, Tequila Lotto' Decript: "Bottles of tequila blossom from the branches of a sturdy tree in card number 9 of Marina Pallares' interpretation of Mexico's loter�a. It is a unique version of the classic bingo game featuring traditional images. The loteria made its appearance in the second half of the 18th century, and it is still a favorite at schools, fairs, carnivals and festivals. ""I grew up in Jalisco, known for the production of tequila from agave plants, and as a child I used to play loter�a all the time. These two facts inspired me to create the 'Tequila Lotto' series,"" confides Pallares, who credits the influence of Leopoldo M�ndez and Jos� Guadalupe Posada in her work. She masters aquafortis and aquatint etching techniques to create this eloquent composition. Titled ""El �rbol"" in Spanish" |  'Watermelon, Tequila Lotto' Decript: "Slices of watermelon lie enticingly on a field of agave plants and tequila bottles. They are featured in card number 22 of Marina Pallares' exclusive interpretation of Mexico's loter�a. It is a unique version of the classic bingo game featuring traditional images. The loteria made its appearance in the second half of the 18th century, and it is still a favorite at schools, fairs, carnivals and festivals. ""I grew up in Jalisco, known for the production of tequila from agave plants, and as a child I used to play loter�a all the time. These two facts inspired me to create the 'Tequila Lotto' series,"" confides Pallares, who credits the influence of Leopoldo M�ndez and Jos� Guadalupe Posada in her work. She masters aquafortis and aquatint etching techniques to create this eloquent composition. Titled ""La sand�a"" in Spanish" |
| Mexican Rugs | ||
 Wool rug, 'Maya Sea' (4x7) Decript: "Turquoise finds a bold contrast with deep blue as Dolores and Aar�n experiment with color. Punctuated with crimson, this design is thoroughly contemporary. Yet both the weaving technique and the design motif are rooted in Mexico's past. ""Mayan frets over an intense blue of the Caribbean Sea,"" the designers say of this extraordinary handloomed rug. Because each rug is individually handcrafted, size can vary by +/- 8 cm." |  Zapotec wool rug, 'Mitla by Starlight' (4x6) Decript: "Red and blue fretwork encircles a field of deepest navy, imitating the lacy architectural ornamentation of the archeological site at Mitla. Streaks of white lance beams of starlight, evoking the night skies of Mexico. They surround a dramatic geometric medallion. The Ruiz Bazan family weaves this traditional Zapotec rug on the handloom. Titled ""Mitla de Noche"" in Spanish." |  Zapotec wool rug, 'Eye of God' (2.5x5) Decript: "A festival of colors lends its bright energy to this rug by Mexico's Ruiz Family. They obtained the colors from natural dyes such as cochineal for the red undertones and jiuquilitl for the blue hues, amongst others. Working with wool on a traditional loom, they recreate the ""eye of God"" diamond pattern said to adorn the skin of Quetzalcoatl, the legendary deity with a feathered serpent body. Shaped like a diamond, the eye of God represents the human body's main sources of energy, believed to be situated around the navel." |
| Mexican Sculptures | ||
 Ceramic figurine, 'Blackbird' Decript: "Depicted in ceramic, this modern bird is a signature piece by Mexico's Cesar Mora. ""This design is elegant and visual, created for a minimalist interior,"" he says. ""I want to generate a new meaning in decoration.""" |  'Zapotec Maiden,' statuette Decript: Highly detailed in her ornamentation, this Zapotec maiden is attired in ample huipil dress; her hair is braided over her head akin to a hat. This extraordinary statuette by Pablo P�rez Vera is a replica from the one belonging to Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology. The original dates back to 600�1000 AD, and was found at the Monte Alb�n archeological site. The Zapotecs lived in the state of Oaxaca dating back to 1500 BC and held important connections with adjacent cultures such as the Olmeca and Tolteca. A large part of their art was related to their spiritual rituals and funerals. P�rez Vera is authorized by the Mexican National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) to recreate this faithful replica. Therefore, his work bears the INAH's logo and authorization number. |  Ceramic sculpture, 'Aztec Chac Mool' Decript: "Angel Cer�n masterfully replicates the legendary chac mool sculpture, found in front of the Templo Mayor in Mexico City. Cer�n sculpts the ceramic piece by hand depicting a man with elaborate headdress and ornamentation holding a bowl over his belly. It is believed to be designed to hold ritual offerings, perhaps human hearts. The name, chac mool, means ""red jaguar"" and was intended to refer to those sculptures found in the Yucatan peninsula, but now it refers to similar sculptures from different pre-Hispanic communities, including Toltec. It serves as evidence of the relationship between all these ancient cultures before the Spanish conquest." |
| Mexican Tableware | ||
 Ceramic cream and sugar set, 'Golden Harvest' (pair) Decript: Golden flowers adorn this delightful sugar bowl and creamer. Crafted by hand, its relief motifs add to its fascination, while the deep cobalt is inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery. Jorge Quevedo imports lead-free glazes for a set that is both decorative and useful. |  Ceramic plate, 'The Invitation' Decript: Centered by a blue blossom, a cross terminates in flowers. Painted by hand, crosshatch motifs emulate starlight. Their low relief adds to the beauty of this plate by Jorge Quevedo. The deep cobalt border is inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery. Small cracks may appear on the surface due to the handcrafted nature of this product. |  Talavera ceramic mugs, 'A Taste of Mexico' (set of 4) Decript: Flowers blossom with fiery elegance, igniting the historic elegance of these Talavera mugs. Designed by Pedro Alba, the hand-painted blooms are stunning against a turquoise and cobalt background. Alba fuses his unique style with the hand-crafting process of Talavera ceramics that was brought to Mexico in the 16th century. Talavera is a type of majolica ceramics distinguished by an off-white background. |
| Mexican Vases | ||
 Ceramic vase, 'Summer Lilacs' Decript: Enveloping the gracious curves of a ceramic vase, lilacs whisper of summer. Javier Servin completes the ginger jar with fresh green foliage and a cobalt blue rim. Known in Mexico as a tibor, the design was brought to Mexico from the Orient by way of the Philippines in the late 1500s. |  Glass vase, 'Cobalt Cone' Decript: Glowing like the night sky, deep blue art glass makes an alluring vase. Javier and Efr�n give it the form of a cone that stands on a crystalline foot. A superb example of Mexico's blown glass tradition, this classic design blends with any d�cor. Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship. |  Ceramic jar, 'Daisies and Lilacs' Decript: Painted by hand on a ceramic jar, bright daisies mingle with lilacs. This original design comes from the Castillo Family, who work in the traditional majolica style. This classic lidded vase is known in Mexico as a tibor; it was brought to Mexico from the Orient by way of the Philippines in the late 1500s. Because each piece is individually handcrafted, each is absolutely unique. The motifs could differ slightly from those pictured. |
| Mexican Wall Decor | ||
 Decoupage wall adornment, 'Our Lady of Guadalupe' Decript: Standing on the crescent moon, she looks earthward with loving eyes. The Virgin of Guadalupe is forever linked with Mexico. She first appeared in 1531 to Juan Diego and, as proof, caused roses to bloom at the site. The story is told in vignettes that surround her portrait. Named Patron Saint of the Americas by Pope John Paul II, she is a beloved manifestation of the Catholic faith. Ana Maria Gonz�lez recreates the famous portrait on a decoupage wall adornment. |  Iron coat rack, 'Kokopelli Serenade' Decript: "Kokopelli the flautist is borne from myth and legend; he travels far and wide playing melodious tunes inviting all to dance. Now he adorns this extraordinary coat rack, forged of iron by J. Blas, who uses a novel technique of his own design to cut the iron sheets. The rack is painted by hand with a blend of enamel and acrylic hues, infusing a rustic elegance. Kokopelli dates back to pre-historic times; regarded as a deity, he is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Ancient legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the United States' southwestern deserts and mountains, where he is featured in the form of rock art dating thousands of years. Kokopelli played his flute to announce his arrival and according to Pueblo legends, he carried seeds, babies and blankets in his hump which he offered to the maidens he seduced. To the Hopi, Kokopelli plays his flute to draw heat from the Earth and thus make the seeds grow. His name derives from Koko (""wood"") and pilau (""hump""). Kokopelli is believed to be present whenever life comes forth from seed � plant or animal." |  Decoupage cross, 'Beloved Virgin' Decript: A loving mother, the Virgin of Guadalupe is forever linked to Mexico. She first appeared in 1531 to Juan Diego on Tepeyac Hill outside today's Mexico City and, as proof, caused roses to bloom at the site. Ana Maria Gonz�lez covers an antique-style decoupage cross with the Virgin's image in brilliant colors. |
