functional apparel

Starkly contrasting colors reflect the seriousness of the contests played on this handcrafted chess set. A sophisticated combination of gray and black marble makes an elegant design. Carefully crafted by the Sierra family, this handsome game set typifies Mexican artistry.

Silhouetted against the sky, sparrows perch on bare winter branches. J. Blas depicts the birds in an iron sculpture for the wall. It is designed with four knobs to hang sweaters, caps or keys.

Rich ruby hues swirl into a breathtaking handcrafted design. Javier and Efrén create imaginative yet functional works, achieving an incredible clarity with their material, and each piece is unique. This set of six slim tumblers features the intrigue of blown glass.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

The sun, the shaman, and the peyote flower are all sacred symbols of Huichol cosmogony now on display on this jewelry box from Mexico. Ana Maria González masters decoupage techniques on a pinewood jewelry box featuring a top deck with three compartments and a lower drawer.

Mexico's beloved skeletal lovers, Catrina and Catrin, are the stars of this set of six pinewood coasters filled with an enchanting aura. Ana Maria Gonzalez transforms wood into a cultural treasure through meticulous decoupage, capturing the playful spirit of Day of the Dead traditions in each carefully crafted piece. Between uses, these functional accessories nest neatly in their accompanying holder.

For this set of two contemporary candle holders, artisan Juan Vargas of Mexico did not simply make them identical, but rather created each with complementary designs. In both, etched glass takes center stage, with the silvery metal functioning to keep both holder and candle upright. They are designed for taper candles.

Designed with a sublime aqua-colored rim, this set of six shot glasses by Javier and Efrén infuses any drink with new style. Over thirty years of experience has resulted in their superior ability to create imaginative yet functional works, achieving an incredible clarity with the material.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Part table protector, part party starter—this set of four stone coasters doubles as a tic-tac-toe board, complete with 10 game pieces. Hand-carved from natural onyx and marble, the sleek squares bring structure to your setting while the game allows for hours of fun. Mexico’s Sierra Family makes sure function and fun go hand in hand—literally.

Transform your home bar with this delightful tequila set where rustic charm meets eco-conscious design. The ingeniously crafted stand, fashioned from repurposed iron horseshoe parts, mimics the graceful silhouette of a desert cactus while providing perfect perches for the four included shot glasses. This accessory by Mexican artisan Ricardo Guerra blends rugged sustainability and sophisticated function, bringing authentic Mexican craftsmanship to your gatherings.

When floors speak, they do so through pieces like this handwoven wool runner where traditional Mexican patterns emerge in naturally dyed brilliance. The interplay of colors and motifs, achieved through the use of natural dyes, creates a visual rhythm across your floor. Crafted following Zapotec techniques, artisan Mario Chavez's creation is finished with hand-knotted fringes, an integral design element that frames this functional artwork with authentic craftsmanship.

Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and unusual, it makes a wonderful gift.

The playing board is created from selected pieces of sectioned marble and onyx slabs. First they are cut with a diamond disk. At this stage, the disk is cooled with water so that the stone will not shatter. The design is then perfected with files before the pieces are polished to a glowing sheen. "For us, it is very important to give our clients the best in quality and originality, transforming stone into functional products - whether for diversion or decoration," Mireya Sierra tells us.

Stone sculpting is a traditional regional handicraft, and the Sierras are famous for the skill and the quality of their work. Because each piece is sculpted individually, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The set includes 60 colored glass marbles.

Soft threads the color of bronze are patiently hand-woven into a spacious hammock. Utilizing ancestral techniques, skilled artisans create this beautiful work and adorn its edges with long fringe, crocheted and knotted by hand. From Maya Artists of the Yucatan, its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood.

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.