door decorations

Guatemalan artisan Elias García offers this wreath that celebrates the tradition of quitapenas, or worry dolls. Perfect for the holidays, this wreath features an array of decorative quitapenas dolls wearing colorful clothing that is handwoven from cotton on the floor loom. They are arranged into a romantic heart shape.

This extraordinary retablo designed by Peru’s Jose Ramos beautifully captures the essence of true love that transcends life and goes on even in the afterlife. In the unique diorama, two skeletons joyfully toast to their unbreakable bond while holding a red heart that symbolizes their eternal connection. Influenced by the Day of the Dead, this decorative accent is handcrafted from black walnut wood and showcases hand-painted ceramic figurines that are carefully arranged within. The doors, filled with elaborate floral and leaf designs, can be displayed either opened or closed, adding versatility to this captivating creation.

Romantic love, that universal feeling that unites two people in life and also in the afterlife, is the inspiration behind Peruvian artisan Jose Ramos’ remarkable retablo where that powerful emotion is represented by two enamored skeletons on their wedding day. Inspired by the Day of the Dead, this exceptional diorama is meticulously handcrafted from black walnut wood. Its hand-painted ceramic figurines are skillfully arranged within with a prominent heart on the top that proudly bears the message “Together forever” in Spanish. Elaborate floral and leaf designs grace the doors which can be displayed opened or closed, offering versatility and enhancing the overall charm of this decorative accent.

Says Peruvian artist Julio Gallardo, "I love the type of work that I do, since it allows me to form whatever scene, thought, or idea in a wood box and deepen the significance of each detail." He handcrafts this retablo of local tornillo wood, featuring two swinging doors that are painted by hand with a floral design. These doors open to a fantastic world, depicting a group of salesmen in their tienda de corazones, surrounded by a variety of colorful hearts. Each miniscule piece in this retablo is crafted and painted by hand. Gallardo draws inspiration from themes of love, hoping to spread that with this creative retablo.