hands sculptures

The famous Catrina—an icon of femininity and tradition in the celebrations held in honor of the Day of the Dead—arrives in a lovely floral dress that evokes the glory of Mexico's spring season. Master artisan Jorge Escamilla captures the icon's enigmatic and vibrant beauty in a ceramic sculpture painted by hand in a palette of pink hues. The piece also holds a little plate in one hand, symbolizing nurture.

From the handicrafts mecca that is Tlaquepaque, Mexico, comes this vibrant hand-painted skull by Maria and Esteban. Dark eyebrows frame a smiling rose-colored face while small pink-tipped white flowers and festive peacocks in orange, cyan and sky blue adorn the back and sides. Bold explosions of color characterize Mexican folklore, and this decorative skull is an excellent example of this tradition.

Lady Catrina is ready to enjoy the Day of the Dead and the summer season with a sublime pink dress adorned with floral details, all crafted and painted by master artisan Jorge Escamilla from Mexico. Inspired by the joyous days in the region, the artisan uses ceramic to craft this charming sculpture that portrays this graceful lady on a sunny day, eating a watermelon piece.

The graceful lady Catrina is ready to captivate the Day of the Dead with a stunning pink dress ornamented with skulls, all crafted by master artisan Jorge Escamilla from Mexico. Inspired by the festive days in the region, the artisan uses ceramic to craft this sublime sculpture that enhances this elegant lady's beauty with hand-painted classic motifs.

Artisan Luis Morales of Mexico crafts a breathtaking ceramic Catrina to grace your mantel or shelf. Formed by hand from clay, her ensemble is carefully painted in purple, pink and fuchsia with golden accents. She carries a handbag and flaunts a magnificent hat. The elegant figure is based on a satirical etching created by Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada around 1910-1913. With his etching, Posada poked fun at those Mexican natives who tried to emulate the fashion and habits of the European aristocracy. Today, la Catrina has become the instantly recognizable icon of Día de los Muertos (Mexico's Day of the Dead).