sea decor

Glittering with silver tones and vibrant, multicolored designs, a fascinating fish makes a mystical addition to your home decor with this figurine from Mexico. Pablo and Lucy Mendez, who carry on the tradition of alebrije folk art, work together to create the fish. They carve this figurine of copal wood and paint it by hand.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

With colorful flowers blossoming on its shell, this turtle captivates with psychedelic artistry. Zeny and Reyna craft this endearing alebrije sculpture with techniques inherited from their parents. They carve a found piece of copal wood into the statuette and proceed to paint it with hand crafted artistry.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle’s head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Ricardo began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness. He made paper replicas of these creatures to show everyone, and soon others began to craft other "monster-like" creatures in bright colors.

This sci-fi take on one of the desert's fiercest inhabitants will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled amongst your shelves. Armando Ramirez hand-crafts it by putting together pieces of scrap metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, a timing chain, spark plugs, springs, washers, screws, and wire all find a new life in this unique sculpture. The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

Armando Ramirez has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

By Sergio Ponce, this majolica ceramic serving bowl will bring the colors of Mexico to your home. The round serving bowl is painted by hand with vibrant floral motifs inspired by Mexico's traditional Talavera pottery.

Working with hand carded and spun wool that has been tinted with natural dyes, Mario Chavez creates this pretty cushion cover. The handwoven cover features a subtle diamond patterned stripe of concrete grey against a body of sea green. One side is fringed to conceal a zipper for the easy insertion of a cushion.

Curl up with a good book or simply enjoy the view in this attractive and durable blue hammock swing. Handwoven by the Maya Artists of the Yucatan, it hangs from sturdy nylon ropes, and a pinewood rod keeps them extended. Tassels trim the border. "We seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Mayan hammock. For us, the hammock is a work of art," the artisans confide.

A cool drink, a good book, and a comfortable hammock is the perfect combination for a lazy summer day. Skilled Maya Artists of the Yucatan hand-weave this hammock in the rich blues and greens of Caribbean surf.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Seated on a heart, a beautiful mermaid flaunts long golden tresses. Mexican artisan J. Blas cuts and shapes the image by hand, adding details in glass mosaic.

A beautiful mermaid with long brown hair stretches to catch purple butterflies. Mexican artisan J. Blas cuts and shapes the image by hand for wall display.

It's hard to run away from home when you wear it on your back, as demonstrated in this wonderfully whimsical original print. The limited-edition print is the work of Mexican artist Alejandro Camacho. He works in the aquatint technique to create the charming hermit crab, enhancing the artwork with colorful watercolors and acrylics. The print is part of a limited edition of 60.

A beautiful mermaid with long flowing tresses reaches out to an endangered baby sea turtle. Mexican artisan J. Blas cuts and shapes the image by hand, adding intricate textures in glass mosaic.