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Wixárika, often called Huichol, art is more than ornament. It is prayer made visible: symbols of deer, maize, and peyote arranged with breathtaking patience into radiant mosaics of yarn and glass seed beads.

 

  Day of the Dead: Celebration, History & Origins Who celebrates the Day of the Dead? From pre-Columbian times, El Día...

Discover Carolina Sandoval & Kengi Santos’ Oaxacan alebrijes, where woodcarving meets Jalieza textiles in vibrant, one-of-a-kind folk art pieces.

Discover how to choose, appreciate, and collect authentic Oaxacan woodcarvings.

Alebrijes are not just whimsical creatures from Mexican folklore, they are intricate, hand-carved works of art with deep cultural meaning and remarkable craftsmanship. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned collector, this guide will help you recognize quality, understand symbolism, and find pieces that speak to you personally.

One of the most beautiful and ancient artifacts made by the talented artisans of Mexico are the bark paper wall...

Discover the Beauty and Diversity of Mexican Folk Art   What is Mexican Folk Art?   Mexican Folk Art, or...

Learn about the history of Mexican pottery. From early pre-Columbian earthenware to the contemporary Mexican ceramic art.

Talavera is a type of majolica earthenware, a white and glazed type of ceramic.  Although the Spaniards introduced this type of...

Mexican Trees of Life or Arboles de la Vida are one of the most popular expressions of Mexican folk art.  For more than 100 years Metepec,

Louis Vuitton announced a collaboration with Casa Don Juan, a family workshop in Oaxaca where generations of artists have designed stunning wood carvings.

Where in Oaxaca are alebrijes made? San Martin is distinguished for the great quality of its carvers who possess an overflowing imagination that allows them to create fantastic figures such as dragons, Pegasus, monsters, devils, angels, and representations

With an olla as their canvas, the potters of Mata Ortiz have imprinted in them not only re-creations of ancestral symbols, but they have searched within their own spirit and creativity and have been able to conceive a unique artistic language, creative and original.