Huichol Art, Goard Art, Indian, Yarn Paintings, and Yarn Art

The realm you are about to adventure into is the fantastic world of the indigenous artistes of West Central Mexico, in the states of Jalisco and Nayarit. They are centered in the magical jungle mountain city of Tepic, Nayarit. What we are presenting here is just a part of the finest and largest collection of Huichol Art in the world, the iversification of which is growing at a breathtaking pace. Please join us in the admiration of this fantastic art.

Mexican Clothing: Textiles, Mexican Folk Art, Indigenous People, Weaving, Embroidery, Fibers And Designs

Published: January 21, 2008

Mexican culture is rich, diverse, and deep rooted in tradition. Much of Mexico's ancestral history lives on through their art and music. One custom, though, that seems to be slowly ...

Day Of The Dead: Mexican Folk Art, Papier Mache, Skeletons, Skulls, Dolls And Masks

Published: December 6, 2007

Celebrating deceased family members while garbed in bright, papier mache skulls may seem gruesome to the outside world. For its participants, the Day of the Dead is a joyous way ...

Mexican Folk Art: Indigenous People, Spanish, Artwork, Crafts, Traditions And Symbols

Published: December 5, 2007

Mexico is a country whose culture is as rich as its history. The Mexican culture is a combination of ancient Indian traditions and modern Spanish customs. One of the things ...

Gourds: Mexican Folk Art, Huichol Indians, Bowls, Beads, Symbols And Colors

Published: December 5, 2007

The Huichol Indians are members of a small indigenous tribal entity which reside in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Western Central Mexico. The states wherein the Huichol Indians usually stay ...

Woodcarving: Mexican Folk Art, Oaxaca, Indigenous People, Figures, Furniture And Manuel Jimenez

Published: December 5, 2007

When the idea of woodcarving is discussed, furniture and the patterns that can be created on these wooden items come to mind. But if the term 'woodcarving' is mentioned in ...

Basketry: Mexican Folk Art, Indigenous People, Baskets, Fibers And Designs

Published: December 5, 2007

One of the oldest forms of Mexican folk art is basketry. Indigenous people created these baskets because these items were important parts of their day to day activities. Basketry is ...

Mexican Pottery: Mexican Folk Art, Indigenous People, Talavera, Designs, Techniques And Prices

Published: December 5, 2007

The vibrantly beautiful Mexican pottery known as Talavera made its way to the region of Puebla in Mexico during the 16th century through Spanish monks. Mexican locals have since perfected ...

Mexican Masks: Mexican Folk Art, Aztec Masks, Animal Masks, Rituals, Ceremonies And Prices

Published: December 5, 2007

Every culture has many traditions, making each unique in its own right. These customs vary across societies, whether they involve superstitious action or extravagant art crafts. The Mexican culture has ...

Yarn Paintings: Mexican Folk Art, Huichol Indians, Yarn Colors, Wax And Artists

Published: December 5, 2007

The Huichol Indians of West-Central Mexico managed to survive what the Mayans and Aztecs did not: the incursion of Europeans. Assisted by the geography of the region, they managed to ...

Lacquerware: Mexican Folk Art, Michoacan, Guerrero, Chiapas, Techniques And Decorations

Published: December 5, 2007

One of the most prominent items in the world of Mexican folk art is lacquerware. The term lacquerware is used to identify the type of crafts characterized by the application ...