costa rican folk art

The environment always comes first for Grettel Sandoval. The Costa Rican artisan handcrafts this moon-themed mobile with recycled glass she collects from factories that dispose of this material.

"I love to capture my emotions and moods when designing. My pieces have a cultural meaning since I aim to represent Costa Rican nature, and also the strength and the spirit of Costa Rican women," Grettel says.

Recycled glass mobile, 'Moon in Pink' - Pink Moon Mobile Handcrafted with Recycled Glass and Wood

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Moon in Pink Pink Moon Mobile Handcrafted with Recycled Glass and Wood

Grettel Sandoval

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This colorful mini flower pot shaped in the form of a Guatemalan woman dressed in her country's traditional attire will add cheer to your day. Master ceramic artisan Vitelio Orozco incorporates the pottery traditions of Antigua Guatemala into this flower pot through a time-tested process, starting with molding the ceramic into the desired shape, then working it at high temperatures, painting it and finishing it with a shiny varnish coating.

Ceramic mini flower pot, 'Julia Dreaming' - Handpainted Mini Ceramic Flower Pot in the Shape of a Woman

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Julia Dreaming Handpainted Mini Ceramic Flower Pot in the Shape of a Woman

Vitelio Orozco

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This multicolored mini flower pot shaped in the form of a Guatemalan woman dressed in her country's traditional attire will add cheer to your day. Master ceramic artisan Vitelio Orozco incorporates the pottery traditions of Antigua Guatemala into this flower pot through a time-tested process, starting with molding the ceramic into the desired shape, then working it at high temperatures, painting it and finishing it with a varnish coating.

Ceramic mini flower pot, 'Maria Dreaming' - Guatemalan Handpainted Woman-shaped Mini Ceramic Flower Pot

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Maria Dreaming Guatemalan Handpainted Woman-shaped Mini Ceramic Flower Pot

Vitelio Orozco

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The environment always comes first for Grettel Sandoval. The Costa Rican artisan handcrafts this red and gold geometric themed windchime with recycled glass she collects from factories that dispose of this material.

"I love to capture my emotions and moods when designing. My pieces have a cultural meaning since I aim to represent Costa Rican nature and also the strength and the spirit of Costa Rican women," Grettel says.

Red Illusion Recycled Glass Red Geometric Windchime Crafted in Costa Rica

Grettel Sandoval

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$109.99 Wholesale

$109.99

Crystal Nature Recycled Hand-Painted Glass Green and Gold Windchime

Grettel Sandoval

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The environment always comes first for Grettel Sandoval. The Costa Rican artisan crafts this green and gold hand-painted windchime with recycled glass she collects from factories that dispose of this material.

"I love to capture my emotions and moods when designing. My pieces have a cultural meaning since I aim to represent Costa Rican nature and also the strength and the spirit of Costa Rican women," Grettel says.

$107.99 Wholesale

$107.99

Costa Rican Farm Cedar Wood Hand-Painted Decorative Plate from Costa Rica

Jorge Leiton

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Let this hand-painted decorative plate take you away for a moment to a simpler way of life. Laundry dries on the fence and happy little hens forage for breakfast near an empty oxcart in a vignette of the Costa Rican countryside. Jorge Leiton creates this work from scratch, from cutting the initial circle of cedar trunks and shaping it, to painting the charming landscape. A coat of resin protects the images and a brass hook facilitates wall display.

$84.99 Wholesale

$84.99

Jungle Diversity Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Animal and Floral Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Hoping to preserve their culture and honor their country's fauna, artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association from Costa Rica handcraft a balsa wood mask. Intense colors and natural motifs come together to create an intricate tropical design, all painted by hand following a meticulous process.

$184.99 Wholesale

$184.99

Tropical Fauna Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association work with balsa wood to create a hand-painted mask inspired by the fauna of Costa Rica. Colorful tones embellish each detail, enhancing the frog and macaw figures in the artwork, both honoring the region's natural wealth.

$87.99 Wholesale

$87.99

Celestial Birds Handcrafted Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Details

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Artisans of the Caronco Maleku Association work with balsa wood to create a hand-painted mask inspired by the fauna of Costa Rica. Colorful hues embellish each detail, enhancing the macaw and hummingbird figures of the artwork, both symbolizing joy.

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99

Paradise Jungle Handcrafted Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Inspired by nature and its colorful details, the Caronco Maleku association handcrafts a balsa wood mask featuring a monkey, a frog and a tucan in a vibrant design. Each motif is painted by hand, adding an enchanting aura to the item.

$129.99 Wholesale

$129.99

Floral Essence, Hand-Carved Floral Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Sacred Treasure, Hand-Carved Geometric-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Emperor Penguin, Multicolored Hand Painted Penguin Figurine

Manuel Delfino

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Country Place, Cedar Wood Hand-Painted Decorative Plate from Costa Rica

Jorge Leiton

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$77.99 Wholesale

$77.99

Boruca Courage, Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Painted Boruca Warrior

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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$157.99 Wholesale

$157.99

Warrior Leopard, Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Jaguar and Boruca Warrior

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99

Artisanal Lines, Handloomed Striped Cotton Sling with Zipper Closure

Association of So Cagru Indigenous Women

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$37.99 Wholesale

$37.99

Monarch Flutter, Monarch Butterfly-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Morpho Flutter, Morpho Butterfly-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Savior on the Cross, Hand-Carved Religious Cross-Shaped Pochote Wood Wall Art

Christian Vasquez

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$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99

Oneiric Macaw, Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Details

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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$74.99 Wholesale

$74.99

Our Lady of Carmen, Hand Painted Pinewood Virgin Figurine from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

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$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

Wood ornaments, 'Enchanted Eve' (set of 6) - Christmas-Themed Black Coffee Tree Wood Ornaments (Set of 6)

Enchanted Eve, Christmas-Themed Black Coffee Tree Wood Ornaments (Set of 6)

Susana Rubinstein

Wood ornaments, 'Sweet Eve' (set of 6) - Christmas-Themed Coffee Tree Wood Ornaments (Set of 6)

Sweet Eve, Christmas-Themed Coffee Tree Wood Ornaments (Set of 6)

Susana Rubinstein

Salvadoran Girl in Red, Cotton Folk Art Decorative Doll

Marcela Moran

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$47.99 Wholesale

$47.99

Angelic Flowers, Hand-Painted Wood Angel Decorative Accent from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

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These Lovely Rivers, Hand-Carved Canoe-Shaped Cedarwood Catchall in Red

Braulio Masis

Tropical Jaguar, Painted Traditional Jaguar-Themed Calabash Gourd Ornament

Ruth Guevara

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$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

To the Green Lagoon, Handmade Brown and Green Cedarwood Boat Catchall with Paddle

Braulio Masis

Moments to Share, Brown Teak Wood Domino Set Hand-Carved in Costa Rica

Chaverri Brothers

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$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99

Butterfly Rhythm, Handmade Butterfly-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba

Jorge Leiton

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Landscape of My Land, Handcrafted Cedar Wood Decorative Plate with Classic Scene

Jorge Leiton

(3)

$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99

Two Purple Flowers, Guatemalan Wood Decorative Plate with Two Purple Flowers

Maya Artists Group

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These Harmonious Rivers, Hand-Carved Canoe-Shaped Cedarwood Catchall in Green

Braulio Masis

Artistic Toucan, Hand-Painted Chorotega Pottery Toucan Decorative Vase

Nury Marchena

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Landscape Rhythm, Handcrafted Nature-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba

Jorge Leiton

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Love and Nature, Abstract Calabash Gourd Sculpture Crafted in Costa Rica

Ruth Guevara

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Marine Wisdom, Handcrafted Art Glass Figurine of a Green Sea Turtle

Elena Herrera

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$49.99 Wholesale

$49.99

Yellow Monkey, Small Yellow Monkey Figurine in Pinewood

Manuel Delfino

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$23.99 Wholesale

$23.99

Harmonious Journey, Hand-Carved Painted Green Cedarwood Boat Catchall

Braulio Masis

Boruca Mask, Stretched Expressionist Cultural Boruca Mask Painting

Jairo Mora

$674.99 Wholesale

$674.99

Sunflower Essence, Hand-Carved Sunflower-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Abaca Leaves, Hand-Carved Leafy-Patterned Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Crane Flower, Crane Flower-Themed Painted Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Fuchsia Heliconias, Hand-Painted Fuchsia Heliconia Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Orange Heliconias, Hand-Painted Orange Heliconia Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Red Heliconias, Hand-Painted Red Heliconia Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Sunset Toucan, Handcrafted Toucan-Themed Brown Ceramic Decorative Vase

Ilsa Chavarria

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Paradise Rhythm, Handcrafted Toucan-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba

Jorge Leiton

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Masquerades, Stretched Acrylic Impressionist Painting in Colorful Palette

Jairo Mora

$674.99 Wholesale

$674.99

Dried gourd wall accents, 'Hummingbird Harmony' (set of 3) - Set of 3 Hand-Painted Dried Gourd Bird Wall Accents

Hummingbird Harmony, Set of 3 Hand-Painted Dried Gourd Bird Wall Accents

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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Magic Reptile, Handcrafted Balsa Wood Mask with Painted Natural Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99

Flower Quartet, Oblong Decorative Plate with Four Purple Flowers on Orange

Maya Artists Group

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$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99

Yellow Flower Windows, Guatemalan Wood Decorative Plate with Two Yellow Flowers

Maya Artists Group

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Night Windows, Guatemalan Wood Decorative Plate with Two Yellow Flowers

Maya Artists Group

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$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

Two Yellow Flowers, Guatemalan Wood Decorative Plate with Two Yellow Flowers

Maya Artists Group

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Volcano View, Cedar Wood Hand-Painted Decorative Plate from Costa Rica

Jorge Leiton

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$47.99 Wholesale

$47.99

Cedar decorative plate, 'Quetzal and Macaw' - Cedar Wood Hand-Painted Decorative Plate from Costa Rica

Costa Rican Birds, Cedar Wood Hand-Painted Decorative Plate from Costa Rica

Jorge Leiton

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$79.99 Wholesale

$79.99

Country Home, Costa Rica Cottage Hand-Painted Cedar Decorative Plate

Jorge Leiton

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