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.
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!
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Taxco Silver Bracelet
Posted: January 17, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: handmade, Mexican folk art, Mexican silver, Silver Jewelry, Taxco Comments Off on Taxco Silver Bracelet
Here’s a little taste of the beauty that is Mexican silver. This lovely, Mexican designed bracelet was handmade in Taxco, Mexico by a young silversmith. It’s slender but solid .925 Sterling. And it has a great clasp. Available in the online shop. Click on the photo to take you there!
Day of the Dead Calaca Serving Pan Dulce
Posted: January 12, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: Calaca, Day of the Dead, Mexican Craft, Mexican folk art Comments Off on Day of the Dead Calaca Serving Pan Dulce
This charming paper mache Day of the Dead folk art figure was made by the Bobadilla brothers of Mexico City. I’ve talked about these brothers before because they are so good at capturing the joy the deceased spirits feel when they return for their annual visit during Dia de los Muertos…always smiling and participating in the activities of life that they enjoyed when they were alive! This skeleton fellow loves pan dulce–don’t we all?
I am not the only one recognizing their talent. Their recognizable style and quality pieces are found in several museums throughout Mexico.
Eloy Santiago Wood Carving, Oaxaca, Mexico
Posted: January 11, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: Eloy Santiago, Mexican Craft, Mexican folk art, Mexican wood carvings, Oaxaca wood carving Comments Off on Eloy Santiago Wood Carving, Oaxaca, Mexico
Another exquisite Mexican wood carving from Eloy Santiago of La Union, Oaxaca. This one-of-a-kind piece is a father and son on their way to market with a load of chickens on one side and piglets on the other. Eloy always captures the whimsy of Mexico’s rural life with his wonderful carving and vibrant painting.
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Frida Kahlo Painting, “The Two Fridas”
Posted: January 11, 2014 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: Day of the Dead, Frida Kahlo, Mexican Craft, Mexican folk art, Papel Mache Comments Off on Frida Kahlo Painting, “The Two Fridas”
This is a unique piece of Frida Kahlo and Day of the Dead inspired Mexico folk art! It is made of paper mache, fabric, wood and colored pencil. One of the pieces is, “The Two Fridas” and the other is, “Frida With Monkeys.” The colored pencil drawings are as amazing as the papel mache Fridas…Click on the photo to take you to the Online Shop. Enjoy!
Mexican Nativity Scenes
Posted: December 6, 2013 Filed under: Christmas, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Holidays, Navidad, Religious Folk Art | Tags: Christmas, Mexican folk art, Nacimiento, Nativity Set, Navidad, Oaxaca, Wood Carvings Comments Off on Mexican Nativity ScenesDo you know someone who collects Nativities? Or someone who collects Nativities from all over the world? If you have someone on your list who loves Nativities, we’ve got you covered. Here are just a few of the many we have in our shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota. If you’d like to purchase one of these nacimientos, click on the photo to purchase through the Zinnia Folk Arts Online Shop.
Mexican Nativity Scenes or “Nacimientos” come in all sizes and in all media. The also come in various numerical configurations–five to twenty-five!
This is a very sweet and very tiny nacimiento made in Puebla, Mexico. There are 20 super tiny pieces (tallest is slightly over 1″) including the lovely Christmas cactus and lots of animals. The whole amazingly detailed set (and its “gold” tray) can be yours for $28.
This small nacimiento or nativity has 14 pieces and the tallest piece is about 2″ tall. It is made of clay and the little animals are all lying down. Jesus has his little hands waving in the air. Every piece is decorated in red. $42. Handmade in Mexico.
This is a charming nativity set carved and painted by the Santiago family in La Union, Oaxaca. The tallest piece (the angel) measures about 5.25″ tall. The carving is elegantly simple and the painting, bright and colorful. There are 10 pieces. Very unique and a lovely piece of Mexican folk art.
This is a stunning, large, wooden carved and painted 11 piece nativity set by Roberta Angeles, sister of Jacobo Angeles. They live in San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca. The pieces range in size from about 6″ to 9″. Each piece is painted in great detail. And the carving is exquisite. A beautiful set.
Do you have any questions? Or are you looking for another type of nacimiento? Send us an email with your questions!
Mexican Folk Art Christmas Tree Decorations
Posted: November 20, 2013 Filed under: Christmas, Folk Art, Mexican Crafts, Mexican Folk Art, Mexican Holidays, Navidad, Oaxaca, Tin | Tags: Celebrate the holidays, Christmas, handmade, Mexican crafts, Mexican folk art, Navidad, Tin, Wood Carvings Comments Off on Mexican Folk Art Christmas Tree DecorationsIt’s early, I know, but people are already buying Christmas tree ornaments in the Minneapolis shop! We have some very unique decorations and some of them are online. They are all handmade. That means they were not made by the millions by a machine. No, they were actually designed and made by hand, painted by hand and have all of the charm of bigger pieces of Mexican folk art but in a smaller size. And they come from different cities and artisans all over Mexico. Click on the photo to take you to the online shop!
Wood carved animalitos from La Union, Oaxaca.
Cute lacquered airplanes and pilots as a Mexican Christmas ornament handmade in Guerrero.
The star-shaped pinata shows up everywhere in Mexico during the Christmas season. These small straw pinatas decorated with yarn are pretty individually or linked together in a chain.
Festive and colorful woven palm leaf Christmas ornaments. These come in a cluster of 12 and can be separated or left together.
Beautiful tin musicians from Oaxaca, Mexico. These are 9″ tall and beautifully made. Unique.
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Zinnia Folk Arts on Tumblr
Posted: November 17, 2013 Filed under: Mexican Folk Art | Tags: Folk Art, Mexican ceramics, Mexican crafts, Mexican folk art, mexican style, mexico Comments Off on Zinnia Folk Arts on TumblrHave you followed Zinnia Folk Arts on Tumblr? We actively post photographs of folk art and the great country of Mexico there almost every day…so if like the visual side of this blog or enjoy the color and vitality of Mexico, please follow us there! It’s much faster for me to post there too, now that the brick and mortar shop is getting busy for the holidays. Take a look!
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