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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.

For an artistic and faithful addition to your home decor, this wall cross is created by members of Mexico's Rosales Family. The body of Jesus is made from gleaming pewter, displayed over an asymmetric cross of reclaimed stone, which features a variety of beautiful natural colors.

Featuring a lithe, simple form, this wall cross from Mexico is created by the talented artisans of the Rosales Family. They handcraft a gleaming cross from pewter, displayed atop a background cross made of reclaimed stone.

Bringing protection and good luck, this striking bracelet from Mexico features a whimsical variety of charms, including a dragonfly, elephant, hamsa symbol, and a cross. Janeth Quintanilla takes pride in her original design, braiding the accents along a length of red cord.

For a faithful addition to your home decor, this wall cross will bring the atmosphere of a hacienda to your home. Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce designs the Talavera-style cross, which is crafted of ceramic and painted by hand with intricate designs and floral motifs. Says Ponce, "I love the great variety of colors and designs that I can transmit in each one of our pieces, always maintaining excellent quality."

Blue rhombus motifs adorn the surface of this elegant wall cross, featuring a four-petaled flower in the center. Mexican artisan Pedro Alba crafts the ceramic wall cross featuring a hand-painted design resembling the legendary talavera tradition.