costa rican folk art

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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Inspired by the Mexican folk art form of alebrijes, Manuel Delfino in Guatemala creates this adorable small figurine. The penguin is carved by hand from pinewood and carefully hand painted in colorful detail.

Emperor Penguin Multicolored Hand Painted Penguin Figurine

Manuel Delfino

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Celebrate this Christmas' magical aura with the natural beauty of Costa Rica's forests and arts. Artisan Susana Rubinstein works on little coffee tree wood pieces, adorning each with a black base hue and holiday motifs that capture the season's enchanting ambiance. Each piece features a jute cord and cute red ribbons, enriching their sweet style.

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

Celebrate this Christmas' tender aura with the natural beauty of Costa Rica's forests and arts. Artisan Susana Rubinstein works on little coffee tree wood pieces, adorning each with a holiday scene and traditional motifs that capture the season's sweet vibe. Each piece features a jute cord and cute red ribbons, enriching their adorable style.

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

For a lovely addition to your home decor, this decorative accent is created by artisan duo Juan and Carolina. They work with pinewood, hand-carving the image of an angel that is painted by hand with colorful floral motifs. This decor accessory features removable wings.

Angelic Flowers Hand-Painted Wood Angel Decorative Accent from Guatemala

Juan and Carolina

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Artisanal Lines Handloomed Striped Cotton Sling with Zipper Closure

Association of So Cagru Indigenous Women

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Costa Rican artisans of the Association of So Cagru Indigenous Women work on traditional looms that allow them to show their stunning crafts and designs to the world. This time, the team uses cotton yarns in a palette of black, beige and yellow hues to create this chic sling equipped with a zipper closure and a comfortable braided strap. The interior features the same traditional striped pattern from the front, making this lightweight accessory the perfect creation to add Costa Rica's essence to your day.

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Ceramic ornaments, 'Festive Cats' (set of 6) - Festive Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Ornaments (Set of 6)

Festive Cats Festive Hand Painted Ceramic Cat Ornaments (Set of 6)

Jose Arriola

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Jose Arriola in Guatemala creates this delightful assortment of six festive cat ornaments, each in a different color. The hand-painted ornaments are crafted of ceramic and ready to hang on the tree with red polyester ribbons. The ornament set arrives in a hand woven cotton storage bag.

An ancient technique passed down from generation to generation allows for a superb accessory full of Costa Rica's tropical and natural essence. Handcrafted by Ilsa Chavarria, a skilled artisan, this ceramic decorative vase comes in a warm palette of brown and black hues, depicting a toucan at the front, representing the region's richness.

Sunset Toucan Handcrafted Toucan-Themed Brown Ceramic Decorative Vase

Ilsa Chavarria

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The Costa Rican region is blessed with stunning waters. Proud of those paradisial waterscapes that saw him growing up, artisan Braulio Masis creates this cedarwood catchall whose canoe shape conveys adventure and exoticism. The piece is painted in a red hue, a symbol of romance.

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

Braulio Masis

Let the tropical and exotic essence of the Costa Rican rivers enter your home with this sublime creation by artisan Braulio Masis. Sturdy cedarwood pieces form this boat-shaped catchall, accented with cute little paddles. The piece—polished to boast a natural grain pattern—is also painted in green to symbolize harmony.

Harmonious Journey Hand-Carved Painted Green Cedarwood Boat Catchall

Braulio Masis

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

Braulio Masis

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

Maya Artists Group

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

Maya Artists Group

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

Maya Artists Group

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

Braulio Masis

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

Ruth Guevara

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

Juan and Carolina

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Tropical Jaguar, Painted Traditional Jaguar-Themed Calabash Gourd Ornament

Ruth Guevara

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Night Windows, 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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Salvadoran Girl in Red, Cotton Folk Art Decorative Doll

Marcela Moran

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

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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

Elena Herrera

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

Maya Artists Group

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Magic Reptile, Handcrafted Balsa Wood Mask with Painted Natural Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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

Chaverri Brothers

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

Jorge Leiton

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

Jorge Leiton

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

Jorge Leiton

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

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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

Jorge Leiton

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

Jorge Leiton

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

Jorge Leiton

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Tropical Fauna, Handmade Balsa Wood Mask with Hand-Painted Motifs

Caronco Maleku Artisans

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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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Floral Essence, Hand-Carved Floral Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

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

Ruth Mora

Sacred Treasure, Hand-Carved Geometric-Themed 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

Morpho Flutter, Morpho Butterfly-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

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

Jorge Leiton

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

Ruth Mora

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

Ruth Mora

Monarch Flutter, Monarch Butterfly-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent

Ruth Mora

Artistic Toucan, Hand-Painted Chorotega Pottery Toucan Decorative Vase

Nury Marchena

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