colorful robes

Madero paints a surreal scene representing the protective power of a village's patron saint. He shows the saint as a large figure dressed in a colorful robe that towers over the village's homes against a fantastical night sky.

The Mexican artist is a self-taught painter. His work draws inspiration from literature, music, and his own dreams.

Woven on a waist loom from pure cotton threads, this open-front vest has a wonderfully bohemian appeal. Mexico's Petrona Gomez weaves the vest in a colorful melange of cornsilk, pink and aqua. The vest features a sidetail hemline and long fringe.

Experience the profound significance of Our Lady of Guadalupe through Mexican artisan Ana Maria Gonzalez's remarkable decoupage decorative box. This colorful wooden accessory commemorates her miraculous image on Saint Juan Diego's robe, filled with roses, and celebrates her titles as Our Lady of the Roses and Our Lady of Tepeyac.

Luz Gonzalez and the Women's Artisan Association from Mexico use their talent and traditional knowledge to weave a gorgeous set of five colorful keychains—one for each day of the week. Including honey, plum, blue, pink and sage hues, each accessory is made from cotton and equipped with a steel ring and hook.

Capturing the hues of the sky at sunset, Adriana Trejo carefully chooses petite glass beads to create these floral dangle earrings. Each flower is diligently crafted by hand to dangle from the ear on a hook of sterling silver.

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft this lovely Mexican alebrije of copal wood. Each alebrije is unique, with the artisans using the natural shape of the copal wood to help determine the final form of the carving. With yellow and red plumage tipped in purple, it will delight you with all the hand-painted details. The bird has an unobtrusive hook on its back for easy hanging, and small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Maya Artisans of the Yucatan select festive shades of orange, red, bondi and lilac for the design of this inviting hammock. They keep tradition alive by weaving the hammock with the same techniques developed by their Maya ancestors. 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.

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.

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 are included for easy installation.

To wash, hook the loops together and keep out of the basin to avoid hammock from getting tangled.

Burgundy and beige are woven into a hammock that promises a delightful rest. Mexico's Maya Artisans of the Yucatan keep tradition alive by weaving this cotton hammock with the same techniques developed by their Maya ancestors. The hammock's loops are crafted with nylon threads. 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: For best results, store indoors when not in use. Colors may bleed when wet.

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

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.

To wash, hook the loops together and keep out of the basin to avoid hammock from getting tangled.

Elaborated with blue hues of the sea, a fascinating pair of waterfall earrings is handcrafted with petite glass beads. Learning from her parents and grandparents, Mexican artisan Adriana Trejo designs this marvelous accessory. Each earring dangles from a hook of sterling silver.