guanajuato art

Crafted from ceramic and painted by hand in tones of green and blue, two doves bring the traditional charm of majolica handicrafts to any kitchen or dining room. Mexican artisan Gorky Gonzalez creates these salt and pepper shakers. One shaker features a single hole under the beak, while the other features two. Each shaker is marked with the artisan's initials, as well as the letters "AT" for Alfarería Tradicional (Traditional Pottery).

This charming wall cross from the Contreras Family is made of ceramic and painted by hand in the time-honored majolica style. The cross features a dainty folk art Maria doll in colorful costume against a background of emerald green.

The charming doll originated in Mexico City when many Otomi and Mazahua people migrated to the capital in the 1970s. Due to their unique traditional clothing, the women became known as "Marias." An educational program was established for them and artist Diego Rivera's daughter, Guadalupe Rivera Marin, encouraged crafting these popular rag dolls as a way to generate income in the 1980s. Artisan women took the idea home to their Mazahua and Otomi towns and the dolls became popular throughout Mexico and abroad.

Elisa Camarena molds a green mortuary mask with distinct Olmec stylizations. Dating back to 1500, the Olmeca is regarded as the first major civilization in Mexico and their art work is renowned for enormous heads. This green sculpture includes a pinewood base.

As simple as it is delightful, this breezy long tank top is the work of talented artisan Veronica Legorreta in Mexico. She works with cotton gauze in a solid teal color. Elegant crochet work accents the hem of this A-line tank, which features a button closure at the back of the neckline.

Crafted from ceramic and painted by hand with green leaf motifs, this succulent pair of apples will add the style of traditional Maiolica handicrafts to your holiday decor. Mexican artisan Gorky Gonzalez creates these beautiful ornaments. Each one is marked with the artisan's signature, as well as the letters "AT" for Alfarería Tradicional (Traditional Pottery).