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.
I purchased this item for my teenaged son. He loved it, but loved it even more when it came with a hand-signed card from the artisan. Now when people compliment him on it, he recounts the artist's story.
"Mis diseños son 100 por ciento hechos a mano por artesanos que conservan las técnicas tradicionales. Describiría mi estilo como simple y original, inspirado en la vida y en mi gente".
"Nací en Río Cuarto, Argentina el 21 de diciembre de 1962. Mi infancia allí con mi familia fue feliz. Mis padres no eran artistas, pero... read more
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