Mexican Traditions
Mexican Welcome Ristra (pk/24)
Mexican Welcome Ristra. The Ristra has been a Mexican tradition for hundreds of years. People hang them on the doors to their homes to welcome friends or display them as a good luck charm. Kids simply punch out the paper shapes and string them up.
Ceramic mask, 'Peacock Sun'
The ancestral visage of pre-Hispanic dignity shows a peacock in silhouette across the forehead. Ismael Diaz creates this original design based on ancient Mexican traditions. Aided by his wife, Diaz casts the clay in molds before firing the piece and applying acrylic paints.
Ceramic and iron sculpture, 'Selling Lilies'
Shaded by his wide straw sombrero, a man cycles through the village streets selling beautiful arum lilies. His presence recalls one of many Mexican traditions that inspire the art of Rodolfo Padilla. He hand-sculpts the man and flowers of ceramic, and sets them on an iron bike.
Brooch pendant, 'Fearless Bullfighter'
This brooch pendant resounds with the imaginative fantasy of Mexican traditions. Maria Belen Nilson is inspired by the caricature artistry of Jose Guadalupe Posadas (1852-1913).
Margarita glasses, 'Happy Hour' (set of 6)
This set of six classic margarita glasses is designed and crafted by Javier and Efr�n. An essential set for any margarita lover, these glasses are steeped in Mexican tradition.
Sterling Silver 'Sierra' Earrings (Mexico)-Earrings, 'Sierra' (MEXICO)
Elegant silver earrings are steeped in Mexican tradition Handmade jewelry is crafted of .