Rustic Mexican Home Decor
Ceramic mask, 'Peacock Sun'
The ancestral visage of pre-Hispanic dignity shows a peacock in silhouette across the forehead. Ismael Diaz creates this original design based on ancient Mexican traditions. Aided by his wife, Diaz casts the clay in molds before firing the piece and applying acrylic paints.
Merchant: NOVICA
Aluminum photo frame, 'My Reflection' (4x6)
Mercedes Lopez embraces aesthetic minimalism with the elegant design of this photo frame. It is crafted by hand with a unique aluminum and zinc alloy, otherwise known as Mexican pewter, featuring a shiny finish.
Merchant: NOVICA
Zapotec wool rug, 'Ocre' (4x6)
The mesmerizing design on this wool rug by the Ruiz Bazan family is a wonder to behold. Shades of blue, green and red complement perfectly the ochre designs in magnificent beauty. Captivating and fascinating, this rug will bring a traditional touch to a rustic ambience.
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Aluminum trays, 'Weave of Light' (pair)
Avid admirer of Mexican customs, arts and crafts, Mercedes Lopez designs these sleek trays. They are shaped like traditional petates or hand-woven palm rugs. The trays glow with the bright sheen of the aluminum and zinc alloy used for crafting them.
Merchant: NOVICA
Aluminum figurines and tray, 'Rum Pears' (set of 6)
Mercedes Lopez finds inspiration in a traditional Mexican dessert, rum pears, for the design of set. The six pears are cast of a shiny aluminum and zinc alloy in a hand-crafted process that dates back centuries.
Merchant: NOVICA
Pewter and glass candleholder, 'Crystal Reflections' (medium)
Safe inside a crystal case, a candle glows with magical enchantment. The design is by Roberto Lepe, who crafts the candle from Chinese paraffin and Mexican bee's wax. Standing on a pewter pedestal, the candleholder is finished with a blown glass cylinder.
Merchant: NOVICA