Wall Cross in Oxidized Crosshatched Aluminum Repousse - Mexican Belief Mexico The artisans of the Cooperativa

The artisans of the Cooperativa San Antonio Palopó in Guatemala take inspiration from the local Lake Atitlán and the surrounding nature to craft by hand these practical towels in vivid and contrasting shades

each wearing traditional Andean clothing

the covers are embroidered with a colorful chain stitch design

painted by hand with the image of flowers and butterflies

the design of this necklace remains forever captivating

Wall Cross in Oxidized Crosshatched Aluminum Repousse - Mexican Belief Mexico The artisans of the CooperativaHistorically, crosses are commonly seen in Mexican homes. Guadalajara based artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from these to create this beautiful version. She works in aluminum repouss, the cross hatched patterns recalling the motifs in Mexico's petatillo pottery. Aluminum, MDF 1. 28 oz 6 inches H x 3. 9 inches W x 0. 6 inches D