rainbow decor

The exquisite detail on this handcrafted alebrije sculpture from Zeny and Reyna in Mexico make it a stunning addition to home decor. Carved by hand from copal wood, the imposing bull is carefully painted with a blazing sun motif as well as elaborate geometric motifs in a rainbow of colors. The tiny, intricate details are painted using a maguey thorn.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

These aren’t just placemats—they're portable rainbows for your dining table. Each cotton mat features a brilliant parade of colors meticulously hand-loomed by the skilled craftspeople of the San Antonio Palopo Cooperative in Guatemala. The playful fringe edges add movement and texture while the four included napkins ensure your table setting tells a complete story of vibrant Guatemalan tradition.

This jewelry box from Khalid Ali safeguards a rainbow of dazzling flowers and stars. The mango wood box is enveloped in nickel-plated brass featuring colorful glass beads. It features velvet lining and a mirror inside.

Working in ceramic, Mexican artisan Ivan Martinez crafts this pretty Talavera-style toothbrush holder. The toothbrush holder features a hand painted floral motif in a rainbow of colors.

Working in ceramic, Mexican artisan Ivan Martinez crafts this pretty Talavera-style liquid hand soap dispenser. The soap pump dispenser features a hand painted floral motif in a rainbow of colors.

Mexican artisan Ivan Martinez works in ceramic to craft this pretty Talavera-style liquid hand soap dispenser. The soap pump dispenser features a hand painted floral motif in a rainbow of colors.

This pretty soap dish is hand crafted by Mexican artisan Ivan Martinez. Featuring a bottom tray for drainage, the ceramic soap dish is hand painted with floral motifs in a rainbow of colors.

Preserving the Oaxacan folk art tradition of alebrijes, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez in Mexico create this marvelous small sculpture. The figurine is carved by hand from copal wood and painted with an assortment of motifs in a rainbow of colors.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word,"alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.