• Wood Carvings:
  • Artisans in the states of Michoacan and Oaxaca in Mexico produce outstanding wood carvings. The wood of a tree called Copal is used to hand carve Alebrijes which are later brightly painted with acrylic coatings (lead-free). The word Alebrije was first used to designate fantastic cardboard figures painted in bright colors. Other types of harder wood such as oak are also used. Masks with different motifs are also hand carved and colorfully painted. Wood is also used to produce lacquered plates and jewelry chests with in-laid gold leaf.                                   

• Pottery:
  • Artisans in different parts of Mexico have produced pottery for centuries. Earthenware has been used for several purposes, ranging from religious purposes to utilitarian uses such as to carry mescal, a hard liquor derived from maguey cactus. Low and high temperature bake artwork is produced. Black pottery features a very special kind of clay pottery. Fragility of black pottery must be observed at all times.The craftsmanship of the Mexican artisans has evolved into further innovation like tin and copper in-laid  pottery.

• Metal Artwork:
  • Soft metals like silver, copper, aluminum and tin have been used for many years to handcraft different articles for religious and utilitarian purposes. Copper is hand hammered to produce extraordinary product varieties ranging from natural, decorated, in-laid with silver or burnished. Our copper artwork collection has been treated with top coatings that prevents oxidation and need for clean up. Woven aluminum is an evolution of palm leaf weaving. Aluminum products are light and don't require clean up. Aluminum and copper embossed frames depict still nature, landscapes or other themes.
• Paper Artwork:
• • Paper made out of bark has been used in Mesoamerica for centuries. Amate is the word used to designate this type of paper and it derives from the Nahuatl word Amatl or Kopo in Mayan language.The bark of the fig tree (Ficus) is mashed into fibers which later will form sheets. The sheets are allowed to sun dry to obtain the final amate sheets. Mexican artisans have painted daily scenes and landscapes in bright colors in what are known generically as Amates. Pinatas are a very popular and favorite toy loved by children al over the occidental world. Originally, Pinatas had a religious meaning and represented the victory of good over evil. Lately Pinatas have become a very effective therapy for anger management. Colorful and in almost any imaginable shape, Pinatas will surely bring joy to children and grown ups. Papier mache is a technique used to produce different figures which range from animals to fruits and even human shapes. Top coated in a shiny finish, they are a very pretty decoration article. Tissue cut paper is available in every shape and color you can think about. A nice and easy way to decorate your party space.
• Paintings:
• • Mexican artists have excelled at depicting landscapes, daily scenes and  still nature in different media. Their creativity had lead them to explore many different techniques which range from oil painting on canvas and wood, watercolors and even mixed methods such as embossed aluminum with copper, tin or brass in-lays. Nowadays artists display their works in public places in Mexico City where passer-bys stop to admire these paintings.
• Stone Artwork:
  • Obsidian has been used by ancient people as a cutting tool, for weapons, and for ceremonial purposes. Obsidian stone was extensively used in ancient Mexico to produce cutting tools and ceremonial utensils. Obsidian is the result of volcanic lava coming in contact with water. This process produces a glassy texture in the resulting rock. Iron and magnesium give the obsidian a dark green to black color. Artisans in Mexico currently have turned their craftsmanship to elaborate a wide array of decorative figures. Black, golden and mahogany obsidian artwork is shown in our collection. You will see the different sheens when you look at the pieces closely.
• Day of the Dead Folk Art:
• Clay Skeletons (Catrinas):
• Sugar skulls and other figurines (Alfenique):
• Bark Paper Paintings (Amates):

FAQs:

• Question:What is the best way to clean up handcrafts?
• Answer: The safest way is to use a damp, lint-free cloth to remove dust or grease. Avoid the use of cleaning agents or detergents which could damage the coatings on your artwork. The use of a clean brush will help you to have access to difficult to reach spots.
• Question:What precautions should be considered to lengthen the durability of your artwork?
• Answer: Avoid humid places and outdoors exposure which will have a deleterious effect on your artwork.  
• Question:Are traditional pinatas in our collection made with an earthenware pot?
• Answer: No, our entire collection of advertised pinatas is made out of cardboard and paper. However, we can accept special orders only for decorative purposes of the true traditional pinatas. Please contact us to place an order.
• Question: Can pottery be used for utilitarian purposes?
• Answer: High temperature baked ceramic such as Talavera can be used for utilitarian purposes. However, low temperature baked earthenware such as black pottery has a limited resistance to water or to impacts.
• Question: is lead-free paint used on all painted artworks?
• Answer: Yes, normally acrylic top coatings are used.
• Question: Does copper artwork need any maintenance to keep its shiny appearance?
• Answer: No, all the copper handcrafts shown in our collection are either treated with a varnish to prevent oxidation or its natural process allows the piece to maintain its original appearance.