paintings

This delightful folk art pendant necklace is handmade by Mexico's Edith Orozco. The artisan molds the winged heart pendant from papier mache before painting it carefully by hand. The pendant centers an adjustable black polyester cord.

This delightful folk art pendant necklace is handmade by Mexico's Edith Orozco. The artisan molds the winged heart pendant from paper pulp before sanding it smooth and painting it carefully by hand. The pendant centers an adjustable black polyester cord.

This stunning deer-shaped alebrije figurine crafted from copal wood encapsulates the mesmerizing beauty of Mexican folk art with its sheer majesty. Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez carve and paint by hand this splendid decorative accent adorned with pretty motifs in a serene palette of turquoise hues.

Crafted with cotton for a comfortable sensation, Ana Cristina's newest design exudes uniqueness and boldness in its captivating look. The Mexican artisan chooses a palette of cool hues to hand-paint the snake composition that adorns the whole accessory, creating a stylish illusion. In addition, a leather hatband completes the design.

A playful, excited cat makes a vibrant and fun addition to any home, handcrafted from copal wood and maguey plant fibers in the style of traditional alebrijes. Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna proudly paint this sculpture by hand, drawing inspiration from their cultural roots to cover the cat in bright floral motifs against a teal body. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Inspired by the exquisite embroidered flowers adorning Oaxaca's traditional textiles, Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez create a gorgeous copal wood ornament that captures the region's culture and festive aura in one colorful sphere. This time, the team uses a palette of turquoise and black hues to hand-paint each floral detail, allowing for a refreshing vibe. As the final touch, a lovely tassel and beads dance at the bottom of the design.

Inspired by tropical themes and dedicated to those souls in love with hummingbirds, Mexico's Edith Orozco creates a gorgeous accessory, putting her creativity and expertise into each detail. After making papier-mache hearts, the artisan uses a palette of turquoise and purple hues to paint them with cute motifs. Then, Edith uses 14k gold-plated copper chains to join every element, forming a splendid waterfall necklace enhanced by little glass beads dangling at the bottom.

In this slightly more modern interpretation of traditional alebrije folk art, a stretching turquoise cat is covered with stripes, dots and spirals. Artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez of Oaxaca carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood and paint it in meticulous detail. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.