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.
The detail in these is amazing. They are small but amazingly detailed and you can't always tell they are skulls unless you really look at them, so I only creep out the observant. I wear them all the time, not just in October.
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!
"My designs are 100 percent handcrafted by artisans who preserve traditional techniques. I'd describe my style as simple and original, inspired by life and by my people."
I was born in Rio Cuarto, Argentina on December 21, 1962. My childhood there with my family was a happy one. My parents weren't artists themselves... read more
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