cross art

Graceful wrought iron details in golden gilt illuminate a stately cross. By Mexican artisan J. Blas, this elegant wall sculpture is inspired by the parish church.

On fire with divine and eternal love, Jesus' wounded heart centers this beautiful cross. A symbol of Christ's love for man, the Sacred Heart was first venerated in 11th-century monasteries. Devotion to the Sacred Heart is devotion to Jesus himself. Alejandro de Esesarte creates this elegant wall sculpture and paints it by hand with a vintage crackled finish.

Because each piece is individually handcrafted and painted, size and color could vary slightly.

Carved in the shape of a dolphin, this copal wood sculpture is hand painted in the traditional style of alebrijes, a folk art form originating in Oaxaca. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez cover the sculpture with a dizzying array of motifs in red, orange, aqua and white.

Handwoven of wool by Marco Bautista, this wristlet makes for the perfect companion on a night out. The artisan works in the style of Zapotec art, accentuating the poppy-colored bag with stripes and a cross design. It can be held with a removable leather strap, and opens with a zipper to reveal a lined interior.

Using sublimation printing methods, Mexico's Adrian Aguirre creates this stylish cushion cover. The black satin cover is printed on both sides with repeating sacred heart motifs. A zipper opening allows for the easy insertion of a cushion.

Every house element can be transformed into a traditional accent with the help of Juana Ponce and her captivating creativity. Working with ceramic in the Talavera style, the Mexican artisan handcrafts this tissue box cover featuring a warm palette that brings various floral and whimsical details to life, creating a sweet vibe around the piece.

Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

A bold diamond pattern meets naturally dyed wool in this breathtaking hand-loomed cushion cover. Each geometric element pays homage to centuries of Mexican design tradition and Zapotec weaving techniques. Designed by artisan Mario Chavez, the cover's practical zippered closure ensures everyday usability while its authentic Mexican aesthetic adds distinctive character to any space.

This strong bull, hand-carved from copal wood, has a flaming aura thanks to its exquisitely hand-painted design. Red, orange and yellow hues cover this alebrije figurine, handcrafted by Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna as a symbol of the region's strength and bravery.