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.
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