The vibrant tradition of Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican celebration honoring departed loved ones with joyful festivities. Sugar skulls, Catrina sculptures, paper banners, alebrijes, and bright orange marigold flowers are used to decorate colorful altars, which are the centerpiece of this unique tradition.
The vibrant tradition of Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican celebration honoring departed loved ones with joyful festivities. Sugar skulls, Catrina sculptures, paper banners, alebrijes, and bright orange marigold flowers are used to decorate colorful altars, which are the centerpiece of this unique tradition.
This skeleton fish is made of fine silver and is an instant favorite. All the pieces in Maria's collection are so tempting! I love her work andvthe way she brings the influence of Freida Kahlo to her art!
I'm a lover of all things with a loteria and/or Dia de los Muertos theme, and this was a perfect combination of the two. It looks like an antique shop find, but is solidly and sturdily made and will last for generations. I just love it.
"Our father. lives on in our artisan legacy. Therefore, he is with us always. He showed us the value of tenacity and resistance in the face of life's challenges."
I was born in the Mexican state of Guanajuato, where Don Miguel Hidalgo left his ceramic heritage to the native peoples of the region. Today it is an... read more
The Summer Catalog
Discover our unique collection of beautiful, handmade objects from around the world, inspired by more than a century of exploration.