Changing Blog Locations
Posted: March 21, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art Comments Off on Changing Blog LocationsHola Amigos,
Thank you so much for following the Zinnia Folk Arts blog on WordPress. We are improving our website and the Zinnia Folk Arts Blog will now be located at the top of our website, www.zinniafolkarts.com. Please sign up to follow there! This site will no longer be active.
The new site will go live in the next few days, so if you are taken to the old website and you don’t see anything that says “Blog”, don’t despair. It will be there soon.
Very Best, Anne of Zinnia Folk Arts
New Otomi Tablecloth/Bedspread Embroidered Textiles
Posted: March 8, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Textiles, Otomi, Textiles, Zinnia Folk Arts Shop | Tags: handmade, Mexican textiles, Otomi, Otomi Embroidery, Textiles Comments Off on New Otomi Tablecloth/Bedspread Embroidered Textiles
New pieces that I just brought back from Mexico! Click on the photo to take you to the online shop. Or contact us here with questions…
Happy Valentine’s Day, Mexico Style!
Posted: February 14, 2014 Filed under: Paper Folk Art, Paper Mache | Tags: Handmade Hearts, paper mache Comments Off on Happy Valentine’s Day, Mexico Style!
Capelo Mexican Handmade Ceramics
Posted: February 12, 2014 Filed under: Clay Ceramics, Mexican Pottery | Tags: Ceramics, handmade, Mexican ceramics, Mexican dishes, mexican style Comments Off on Capelo Mexican Handmade CeramicsIf you like Mexican ceramics, you may be familiar with the majolica of “Capelo” from Guanajuato, Mexico. The pieces are made in the traditional way, on a wheel, fired several times at a very high temperature and in Capelo’s case, glazed with the most beautiful, subtle colors. We currently have a number of Capelo vases in the shop. Here are a few shots…
If you’re interested in any of these or would like to see more photos and get prices, contact us via the form below! Gracias…
Mexican Table Runners
Posted: January 26, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: backstrap loom, Handwoven, Mexican folk art, Mexican table runners, Mexican textiles, zinniafolkarts.com Comments Off on Mexican Table Runners
Almost every region has a style of textile for which it is known. And almost every region has artisans who weave handmade table runners. This lovely blue and red woven table runner comes from the state of Chiapas, specifically, San Andres de Larrainzar. This, and many others, are woven on a backstrap loom. Super amazing and a lot of work. These women are SO talented.
I like to purchase table runners wherever I go in Mexico because they can be used on the table or for other things (like pillows) or even used to cover lampshades. We have a number of table runners at the moment in the online shop. Click on the photo for the blue and red one, but take a look around for other table runners from Chiapas and other states in Mexico.
Making Natural Dyes in Teotitlan de Valle, Oaxaca
Posted: January 24, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art 1 CommentThese are beautiful photos of the process of naturally dyeing and weaving textiles in Teotitlan de Valle, Oaxaca. A mí, me encantan.
Ceramics from Capula, Michoacan
Posted: January 23, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: capula, Mexican ceramics, Mexican folk art, michoacan, zinniafolkarts.com Comments Off on Ceramics from Capula, Michoacan
Some of you know that Capula, Michoacan is famous for its artisans who make gorgeous Day of the Dead catrinas. But did you know that there are other ceramics for which they are equally well known? Here is an example of a very unusual piece from Capula. It’s unusual because of the color combination–usually they are terracotta background with black fish and other designs. This one is orange, blue, cream and yellow! Super beautiful and unique. The painting in the pointillism style is superb. Click on the photo to take you to the online shop.
Otomi Embroidered Textiles, Handmade in Mexico
Posted: January 21, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: handmade textiles, Mexican folk art, Mexican textiles, Otomi, Otomi Embroidery Comments Off on Otomi Embroidered Textiles, Handmade in Mexico
This is a beautiful placemat sized Otomi embroidery that I found in Oaxaca. The Otomi Indians live in various places–Hidalgo, Puebla, Oaxaca–and their textiles can be found throughout the country. Just be careful about the quality, they can vary widely depending on the skill of the artisan. Usually Otomi embroideries (which come in several different sizes) are done on an off-white muslin background. These 5 pieces are on a very nice black cotton. Can you imagine it framed or made into a pillow? The colors are as they appear in this photo–vivid!
Click on the photo to take you to the online shop!
Mazahua Sterling Silver Earrings, Mexico
Posted: January 19, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: .925 sterling, Mazahua, Mexican silver, silver earrings, Silver Jewelry Comments Off on Mazahua Sterling Silver Earrings, Mexico
The fancy traditional silver earrings by the Mazahua people are recognizably Mexican. This pair is so beautiful and the details are available by clicking on the photo! What a lovely Valentine’s Day gift that would be, hmmm….
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