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Mini Handmade Glazed Terra Cotta Pot, Jug or Bowl with Handle
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These little handmade pots, bowls and jugs are a traditional Mexican craft. They are used for doll houses as well as for ofrendas or tables in celebration of Los Dias de los Muertos. They measure about 1/2 to 3/4 inches in diameter and another little bit for the handle.
There are are shallow bowls and pots as well as a few jugs. They are all hand-formed , so each is a bit different than the next. There is a primitive glaze applied for the firing which makes these absolutely stunning in their simplicity and old-world look.
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera created designs made of these mini pots on their kitchen walls. They were collectors of most, if not all, traditional Mexican crafts.
Several pots are shown for illustration of the variations. We receive a large batch of these. No two are the same, so please let us choose one for you.
Handmade in Mexico
27June2008
Price $1.75 Each
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Mexican Calendar Girls Postcard Set
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This wonderful box of 30 postcards features vintage images of Mexican Calendar Girls. There are elegant Aztec princesses, rough and rowdy vaqueras (cowgirls) and a bit of everything in between. The vibrant postcards in this collection of vintage calendar art illustrate the energy of Mexico's wide-ranging traditions. These are perfect for sending to history enthusiasts as well as lovers of Latin American art and culture.
The 30 cards feature 15 different images, so you receive 2 of each image. The cards measure about 4 by 5-1/4 inches each. The manufacturer endeavors to use environmentally responsible products when producing these cards.
Manufactured in China
17June2008
Out of Stock
Box of 30 Postcards
Price $9.95 Per Box
Mini Bull Piñata
Who doesn't love the idea of breaking open a piñata and watching all those goodies rain down? This little fellow won't hold a lot, but what a great way to present a small gift for someone - or just for decoration - he's just so festive.
He is only about 7 inches high from horn to hoof and from nose to tail he measures about 6 inches, and about 3 inches wide. There's an opening on the bottom (although you might have to fiddle with it a bit to open it) for you to insert your present.
Made in Mexico
9June2008
Price: $4.25 each
Pretty Paper Marigold
Also Available - Mini Hand-made Paper Roses
This sweet marigold almost looks like a boutonnière! It is the size of a natural marigold - each varies slightly because it is handmade. The marigolds are made with love and care by artisans in Mexico for celebrations such as the Day of the Dead.
The tiny stems are wrapped in bright green crepe paper and then curled. The stem can be straightened easily. The blossom may need fluffed a bit when it arrives, but that should take only seconds!
Made by Hand in Mexico
1June2008
Price: 65¢ each
Iron-On or sew-On GUAPO Patch
Who doesn't want to be known as handsome? Our manly blue Guapo patch will identify you as handsome - just in case no one noticed! Iron it or sew it (we prefer sewing for permanency) on your work shirt just like a name patch for fun! Each patch measures about 3 inches long by 1-1/4 inch high.
Made in USA or Mexico
17May2008
$4.00 Each
Sergio Alcala Designer Bracelet - Every One a Unique Original!
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Sergio Alcala is an hot new designer from Mexico City. Each and every one of these kitschy and fashionable bracelets is hand made and cooler than the next. We had to take some for ourselves to wear and compliments abound.
Alcala has taken a simple design and given it extra style! Made of any number of fabrics and scapulars, each has a snap closure - some are adjustable. They should fit wrists from 6-1/2 to a bit larger than 7 inches. Because each is totally different than the next, please let us choose one for you.
(You might also consider some alternative uses for this alternative look! - like ties for fabric décor and more.)
12May2008
Limited Edition - Limited Availability
Price: $25.00 each
Iron-On or sew-On GUAPA Patch
Who doesn't want to be known as pretty? Our pretty pink Guapa patch will identify you as pretty - just in case no one noticed! Iron it or sew it (we prefer sewing for permanency) on your work shirt just like a name patch for a fun fashion accessory! Each patch measures about 3 inches long by 1-1/4 inch high.
Delightful Little Paper Carnations
Mini White Paper Rose Bouquet
Mini Mixed Color Paper Rose Bouquet
Each gorgeous little bouquet contains 12 hand-made paper carnations in a selection of festive colors. No two bouquets are the same, but better yet - no two carnations are the same. These are made with love and care by artisans in Mexico for celebrations such as the Day of the Dead, Cinco de Mayo and more.
The tiny stems are wrapped and some even have extra leaves. These are individual carnations that may be easily removed from the bouquet by untwisting the stems. Most buds are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide.
6May2008
Price: $4.25 per dozen
Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Finger Puppet Set (aka Magnets)
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The passionate, yet tumultuous marriage between Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera is legendary. Theirs was one of the most famous alliances between artists. His straying eye led Frida to take many lovers, male and female, including revolutionary Leon Trotsky.
Diego Rivera was among the greatest of the Mexican muralists that flourished after the country's revolution. Influenced by Cubism as well as pre-Columbian wall paintings, Rivera's works are characterized by his fervent belief in Marxism.
A Mexican painter deeply influenced by indigenous culture, Frida Kahlo suffered a series of physical traumas. She contracted polio at age 6, and at 19 sustained injuries in a bus accident from which she was plagued by extreme pain for the rest of her life. Drawing on her personal life, Kahlo's work is characterized by its stark portrayal of pain
Now you can create your own tumult on your fridge with these two great little magnets. Release your inner ethno-surrealist with Frida and paint a tiny leftist mural with Diego. Or, just enjoy knowing that they are together again, right in your own home!
Imported
16May2008
Price: $11.90 each
Cascarones - Traditional Confetti Eggs
These bright and cheerful confetti eggs are the real thing! They are washed (the egg removed) and dyed - and then filled with confetti. The opening is then covered with tissue paper! Tradition has it that they should be broken on the heads of friends and family, but we don't recommend this.
These are traditionally used in Mexican celebrations. Be sure not to eat these as they are meant only for fun.
Ours are packaged in dozen egg boxes, however, as they are delicate, we cannot guarantee that they will all be perfect upon arrival. We pack them safely, so we expect that most, if not all, will survive the trip.
These cascarones are REAL EGGS that have been washed, dyed and filled with confetti. Please be careful when using them. Cascarones are NOT EDIBLE. Wash hands after use. Not for children under 10.
17October2006
Not Returnable
Originally: $9.50 then: $5.75 Now: $4.75 DOZEN
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Amate Bark Painting Kit
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We were so excited when we received these! They were made especially for SilverCrow.
Our Wooden Nicho can be used as a shrine or shadowbox - perfect for a diorama or special memory box.
It is free standing (see the side view) - but easily adapts to hanging if you add a picture hanger to the back.
Mexican papermaking dates back to the pre-Columbian era. Bark paper, made by the Tepehua, Nahua and Otomi Indians, was created for religious rituals and for recording information and legend. This richly beautiful paper is made from ficus and mulberry trees, native to the area.
Traditionally painted with symbolic designs in bright earth colors, the art of amate painting has now evolved to use the more modern painting techniques, but the bark paper is still made in the same fashion.
We were delighted to find this neat little kit that will help you make your own amate painting. The image has been inked on to traditional bark paper - ready for you to paint. Paints, brushes and ribbon for decorating are all included to help you complete your project. Instructions are in both English and Spanish.
Because these kits are made by artists (the inked image is hand drawn or block printed) and because of the nature of natural bark paper, each is different. The designs vary as well as the project paper size and shape. Please let us choose a kit just for you.
Our sample is a traditional painting made by a Mexican artist - much larger than the kit project. We are displaying the image for better illustration of traditional amate artwork. The sample is not included in the kit.
20April2008
Price: $19.75 per Kit
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Artists' Artistamps - Salvador Dalí
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Master of the surreal, Salvador Dali is both infamous and famous in the art world. Known for his strange clocks and head full of real and surreal thoughts, he also toyed with traditional art and the psychology of shocking the public. These six artistamps feature a range of his work, including his most famous, The Persistence of Memory (see the Full Sheet Close-Up). Included are:
Hallucination parcielle (1931) Trois sphinx de Bikini (1947) L'énigme du désir ma mère, ma mère, mère (1929) L'œil (1949) Atavisme du crépuscule (1933-34) Persistance de la mémoire (1931)
These faux postage stamps are beyond compare. Usually only sold in the world's best museums, SilverCrow is delighted to offer this special set of artistamps.
Please remember that these are gummed (not self-stick!) faux postes and not to be used to replace the true postage necessary for mailing!
Imprimée en France
29March2008
Price: $3.25 per sheet
Papier Mâché Sitting Judas
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Postcard of Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera con Judas
Our Day Of The Dead Papier Mâché Judas is a traditional character present in many Mexican and Central American celebrations. By tradition, Judas characterizations are made in the images of those in authority - such as judges and the police. In celebrations, they are filled with gun powder and fireworks and when exploded, a great cloud of paper scraps and smoke appears, the paper raining down around the celebrants.
Of course, ours is an image only (no gun powder or fireworks are included). Figures like this little fellow were made even more popular by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as they began to collect them along with other local folk art.
Each of these is very different from the next - from his horns to his wings to his body decoration. These are hand sculpted, painted and decorated by traditional artisans in the same manner they have made these for decades.
Every Judas is vibrantly colored in reds, blues and yellows. The approximate measurements are 15-1/2 inches from the tip of his horns to the bottoms of his feet. From wingtip to wingtip, he is about 7-1/4 inches wide. And, as he sits on your shelf or chair, he measures 7 inches from front to back.
Please let us choose one for you.
26March2008
Price: $22.50 each
Maria Evora España Sea Salt and Carob for the Bath
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This wondrous Spanish sea salt with carob powder offers you a gentle, sensuous and luxurious bath experience. Simply sprinkle Maria Evora Mineral Sea Salts into warm bath water for softer skin (due to the natural exfoliating power of the natural Spanish Sea Salts). The rich fragrance will surround you for a special relaxing bath. Each 1-1/2 pound cylinder contains natural sea salts, carob powder, minerals and fragrance.
Made in Spain
19February2008
Price: $14.50 Each
Sterling Silver Milagros Bracelet
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Customs of Mexican faith and tradition inspire the design of this bracelet by Gianluca Anzani. Cast of sterling silver with a rustic finish, it features 10 milagritos (little miracles), including a an eye, a heart, a hand, a woman in profile and more.
These milagro charms are replicas of those used by local people, who pin them to a robe of their favorite saint or on a specifically designated wall in a church. Each milagro represents that which the believer prays for, thus it can be a part of the body in ill-health, a car, or someone to love.
The bracelet measures about 7-1/2 inches and the longest charm is about 1-2/5 inch.
Each bracelet arrives packaged nicely for gift giving.
24January2008
compare at $199.95 Our Price: $99.95 Each
Large Coconut Sculptural Mask - Mariposa (Butterfly)
Made in the tradition of Mexican coconut masks, this unique Mariposa (butterfly) is in her full regalia! Colorful and sweet, her entire form is created by traditional artisans in Mexico.
Measuring about 5 inches by 5 inches, please allow for variation in size, shape and color, because each of this is made by hand from a natural coconut shell. It is then hand painted and polished. This lovely mask will make quite a statement on the wall of your studio or any other room.
14January2008
Price: $29.25 each
Wavy Fiesta Ribbon
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Just how many ways can you use this festive ribbon. Much like rick-rack, but braided, the bright colors work well with any Mexican project. The vivid colors will add a spritely touch to a gift wrapped in plain brown wrapping paper.
Each roll measures about 1/2 inch wide by 9 feet long.
Made in USA
5December2007
$3.49 Per Roll
Copal Incense Tears
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Copal incense has been used for centuries in Mesoamerica. Although it is available in other forms, resin is the most common for rituals and for refreshing. Most often called copal tears resin, these are really chunks of crystallized copal resin. It is believed to open the soul to creativity.
Because it is not self-lighting, you'll need to burn it with self-lighting charcoal made especially for burning resin and powder incense, such as Three Kings Charcoal. Once placed on burning charcoal, it makes a sweet, thick smoke. Some people grind the resin chunks before burning, and others prefer to use the chunks whole.
Because of its soft, warming sweet smoke, is is traditionally burned in protection, cleansing and purification ceremonies. This is the same incense that was burned atop the ancient pyramids of the Aztecs and Mayans.
The word copal is derived from the Nahuatl word copalli, meaning incense. It is believed that the resin was extracted from the tree of life and given to humans as a gift by the Mayan gods.
Made in Holland
04June2007
3/4 ounce package
Price: $2.50 per Package
Art Postcard - Feliz Navidad
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If you intend to have a kitschy red, white and black Christmas, then you'll love this wonderfully old-fashioned postcard proclaiming your wishes in Spanish:
Feliz Navidad
The printing, colors and illustrations are all reminiscent of an earlier time. What fun!
Printed in USA
24October2007
Price: $1.25 Each
Handmade Mini Tin Heart with Blank Banner
Our larger heart with banner is so popular, that we were delighted to find these mini ones! These wonderful heart banners are just fabulous for presenting a personalized gift. Simply create your own personal message in pencil on the banner and then complete it with a marker or paintbrush. There is a little pin built in on the back of the heart as it was originally designed as a brooch. But we like to use them in making shrines, nichos, etc.
It is really difficult to see the three-dimensional effect of this wonderful piece. It measures about 3 inches from top to bottom and about 2-3/4 inches across. Of course, each is different, as each is hand made one at a time and the style may vary slightly from the one you receive.
Hand Made in Mexico
14August2007
Price: $11.00 Each
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The DeLaurence Mascot Pocket Piece
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About the size of a half-dollar (1-1/4 inch) and embellished with some of the most potent symbolic designs, such as the Seal of Solomon, Ankh, Zodiac signs, Horseshoe, Four Leaf Clover, Deuce of Clubs and more. The mascot is recommended to those who participate in war, those who gamble, those who love and those who have enemies.
Your amulet arrives on a 4 by 8-1/2 inch card with an explanation of all of the symbols and instructions in English, Spanish and French:
Many carry POCKET PIECES on the person in a leather case or the pocket, keeping them always nearby. Results and statements are not guaranteed but are accurate according to authorities. However, it is said than an optimistic frame of mind and concentration on what one desires assist so-called favorable "influences."
Now we can't guarantee that the pocket piece will work for your special needs; our talisman is sold as a curio only, but many believe that it carries good will.
Hecho en Mexico or USA
15October2007
Price: $3.75 each
Mini Hand-Made Flying Heart Tin Ornament
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Our striking mini flying heart tin ornament is cut by hand in Mexico and then hand embossed and painted. Technically, it is a Christmas ornament, but we think it is perfect for anytime. Each is different (but the painting and design are similar) as the ornaments are wrought by artisans who treasure the artistry of generations of Mexican craftsmen. The ornaments are about 4-3/4 inches from wingtip to wingtip and about 1-1/2 inch high, but, because they are handmade, they will vary somewhat in size.
30August2007
Price: $3.35 each
Handmade Glazed Terra CotTa Bowl with handle
These little handmade pots are a traditional Mexican craft. They are used for doll houses as well as for ofrendas or tables in celebration of Los Dias de los Muertos. Measuring about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and another little bit for the handle, these are shallow bowls that are hand formed, so, each is a bit different. There is a primitive glaze applied for the firing which makes these absolutely stunning in their simplicity and old-world look.
Three pots are shown for illustration of the variations (top and bottom).
20August2007
Price $2.95 Each
Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Paper Dolls
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This wonderful collection includes 29 outfits for Frida and 2 complete outfits for Diego as well as 2 additional jackets. The printing is as vibrant as Frida's beloved strikingly vibrant colors of her homeland. The book measures approximately 12 by 9 inches and contains 16 pages of costumes.
Frida Kahlo is an exceptional figure in Mexican history; her relationship with Diego Rivera was, for 25 years, the center around which the outstanding national, artistic, social and political groups of the first half of the 20th century, revolved. However, far beyond her role as Diego's wife, Frida was an artist who made an unquestionable contribution to the Mexican expressive arts; she was also a woman of vanguardist social ideas who held considerable sway over her generation.
Frida carefully cultivated her image; as an adolescent, her short hair and dresses clearly belied her special tastes. Later she began to use regional costumes, above all those worn by the Tehuanas or women of the Tehuantepec zone of Oaxaca, Mexico. Often adorned with flounces, pleated ruffles and beautiful embroidery, these traditional garments would subsequently become her personal trademark. Her distinctive style blended imitation and find jewelry as well.
By using full-length dresses or jeans, Frida sought to conceal her thinner right leg, which, originally a consequence of polio, was worsened by an accident at the age of eighteen. Although Frida was destined to spend her life amid physicians, hospitals and operations, she never ceased to cultivate an image that portrayed her as brimming with life and color.
We can imagine the ritual of her daily preparations before embarking on everyday domestic tasks like taking Diego his lunch in a basket, or sitting to work at her easel. She painstakingly selected her skirt, blouse, shawl, ribbons and jewelry, braided her hair and completed this extraordinary harmony of color form and texture with the floral headdresses that crowned her image for the day.
Printed in Mexico
13August2007
Compare at $24.95 Our Price: $18.00 each
Angelitos Fabric
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Santos Fabric
Alexander Henry fabrics are known for their versatility and cutting edge designs. Their talented in-house artists paint each design by hand, and the company screen-prints the final product on 100% cotton. Fabric is 44 inches wide.
This lovely fabric is filled with clouds and angels and stars and suns - with metallic golden accents that are absolutely delightful.
9August2007
Price: $6.50 per 1/2 yard
One Dozen Calla Lilies
These delicate little flowers (less than 1/2 inch each) are hand made in the traditional fashion of hardened dough (migajon). The white calla lily is prevalent in Latin American art, favored by the masters as well as today's artists and artisans alike.
24July2007
Price: $1.85 Bunch of 12
Luchador Loteria
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If you love Los Luchas and Loteria, then this is the loteria set for you. Each set includes 8 tablas (boards), a deck of cards and even 4 paper masks so you can play as a Lucha yourself!
The wonderful images are vibrantly printed in fiesta-like colors and feature images of the classic Luchas (Quien mas macho?): Santo, Blue Demon, Black Shadow and more!
Hecho en Mexico
13July2007
Price: $10.50 per set
Milagros - A Book of Miracles
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Let the ancient power of milagros work miracles for you! Based on traditional Latin American talismans, these tiny silver charms are reminders that a miracle can fit in the palm of your hand. Throughout Latin America and the American Southwest, milagros are offered at shrines and sacred sites by believers as requests for divine assistance, or as thanks for blessings received.
Modern day milagros may be carried in a pocket to protect from illness or harm, kept in the office to insure success, or placed in the car to avoid accidents--whenever you need a little magic in your life.
Milagros: A Book of Miracles is a wonderful introduction to this ancient tradition. Filled with beautiful milagro-inspired imagery, thoughtful meditations and reflections to enhance your daily life, and inspiring true stories of real people who have been touched by the magic of these ancient charms, this book proves that miracle do happen!
IF YOU BELIEVE ...
A young newlywed pins a milagro to a statue of St. Francis after her husband suffers a near-fatal accident. After his miraculous full recovery, she returns every year to give thanks. A heartbroken man carries a heart-shaped milagro in his pocket after losing the love of his life-shortly after, they are reunited. A surgery patient fastens a milagro above his heart and is restored to better health than his doctors ever anticipated.
Milagros--Spanish for miracles--come in an endless variety of shapes and sizes. Since before recorded history, these offerings to the gods have been an essential part of Latin American culture. More than just symbolic gifts, milagros are thought to be magical: if you believe and make your desire known with good faith, the milagro may work its wondrous power. This book is an inspiring introduction to the beauty and divine blessings of these ancient talismans.
This little hard-back book is just wonderful. It's 95 pages are a delight to read and filled with inspiration.
Printed in England
19January2006
Was: $16.95 Now $15.45 each
Handmade Tin Pierced Heart Ornament
Our lovely pierced heart ornament has been made in the tradition of decades old traditional Mexican art. The image is similar to the milagro heart that is pierced with an arrow. An added touch is the little cross at the top.
To hang this ornament in the traditional manner, simply hammer a nail through the top. Or, you can thread a ribbon or cord through the hole and hang it in that manner.
Each of wonderful ornaments is hand made and hand painted by traditional artisans, so please allow for variation in color and design.
27June2007
Price: $5.50 each
Hand Painted Tin and Talavera Cross
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Our gorgeous cross has been made by hand in Mexico. The Tiles are traditional talavera pottery, vibrantly painted, while the tin cross shape has been painstakingly cut and hand embossed. The central figure is a hand-painted image of Our Lady of Guadalupe on a talavera tile. The cross measures about 10-1/2 inches by 12-1/2 inches.
Because each of these is hand made with hand-painted artwork, yours will be absolutely unique, but similar to the one pictured. Please let us chose one for you.
20May2007
Price $75.00 Each
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Hand Made Guadalupe Medal
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This very special silvery medal is ever so special as is its message on the reverse:
CON ELLA TODO SIN ELLA NADA (WITH HER EVERYTHING WITHOUT HER NOTHING)
The irregular images and primitive lettering are evocative of the simple believe expressed on the back of the medal. The simple elegance of this sweet design has entranced us. Of course, Our Lady of Guadalupe evocative of the aura often associated with the Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe).) is the protector of the Americas, so this makes it ever more special. The medal is made of oxidized silver (not sterling) metal and is perfect for making a shrine, adding to artwork, especially with a Mexican theme!
Made in Mexico by Hand
30May2006
Was $6.25 Now: $5.75 each
Mexican Wrestlers Playset
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Start your own wrestling club with this kitschy set of Lucha Libre stars
Each of the 12 one-piece Luchadores has been hand-painted and dressed. Each lucha measures 4 inches tall and has his arms outstretched. Some even have added features like hair or plastic capes.
Every one of these great fighters has been painted and decorated detail to represent actual Mexican wrestlers. These figures arrive in their original bag - with an illustrated cardboard bag header featuring drawings of some favorites. Each bag contains a different assortment. There are several popular wrestlers in each bag.
Hecho in México
13June2007
Set of 12 Luchas
Compare at $25.00 Our Price: $15.00 per set
Glamorous Latin Film Stars Paper Dolls
Many of the celebrities who have become extremely popular are 20th-century film stars. And, many film stars have Hispanic roots. This exciting paper doll collection features sixteen of these glamorous ladies - each wearing an outfit from one of her motion pictures and accompanied by a second costume. The lovely stares are:
Sonia Braga.....Penelope Cruz.....Dolores del Rio.....Carmen Diaz Salma Hayek.....Rita Hayworth.....Katy Jurado.....Jennifer Lopez Carmen Miranda.....Maria Montez.....Rita Moreno.....Rosie Perez Chita Rivera.....Linda Ronstadt.....Lupe Velez.....Raquel Welch
Additionally, detailed notes provide biographical information about each star, films in which they've appeared and detailed descriptions of the costumes.
12May2007
Price: $6.95 each
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Vintage Latin Hand-tinted photo cards
Each of these cards is a masterpiece artwork in itself! The real photos on the front of each are expertly hand-tinted by talented colorists.
A muted-tone screened design frames each photo on these diminutive deckle-edged ecru cards. Photos range in size from 1 by 1-1/2 inch to 1-1/2 by2 inches. Use the cards as they are for a vintage project, or remove the photos for your next jewelry project or collage!
Pictures include women, birds, saints, flowers and children.
Open each card to find one of several short Spanish poems and some lines to include your own thoughts.
Every one of these is different as they are hand made with real hand-tinted photographs.
These are truly such a delight that we had to keep some for SilverCrow's Collection.
SilverCrow Classic
Vintage item - Limited Availability
Price: $2.25 Each
Large Mexican Serape
Serapes (aka Sarapes) have long been associated with Mexico. The bright, almost surreal combinations of colors help them fit with any outfit or décor. Each of our serapes is absolutely different from the next - with many colors woven throughout and traditional white fringe on either end.
Typically worn as a shawl - or split in the middle and slipped over the head as a poncho, these larger serapes can also be used to make pillow covers or as blankets. Just hanging it on a hook or folded and draped over a sofa - a serape adds a certain flair to any living space.
Because there are so many striped patterns and colors, please let us choose one for you.
Many serapes pictured for illustration of variety only. Price is for one serape.
12October2006
Small Papier Mâché Puta Doll from Mexico
How fascinating this doll is! Each is completely different from the next - some even have names painted on them! Made from papier mâché, our Mexican cabaret (or Puta) doll measures about 9 inches when standing and just about 4 inches wide. However, she sits much more easily.
Her colorful clothing is accented with intricate artwork (usually flowers) and glitter jewelry highlights. The movable arms and legs are attached with thread and allow you to pose her in many different ways. We love sitting several of them together, as though a fiesta was waiting to happen!
Each is hand made and painted, so everyone is different. Although we have several colors, we're never sure which ones we'll get. If you request a special color, we'll do our best! Please let us choose a doll for you.
This is not a toy. Please ensure adult supervision for children.
29April2007
Price: $10.00 each
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Tarot de los Santos (Spanish Version) - Cards & book
Also Available in English
Saints lend themselves remarkably well to correspondences with the archetypal images of the Tarot. St. Francis, a Fool for Christ; St. Nicholas, the Miracle Worker (Magician); and St. Mary Magdalene, The First Papesse (High Priestess).
Saints serve as examples of ideal behavior, values, and outlook. By nature, they are well suited to dispense insight and wisdom through the cards. In this beautiful deck, their personalities bring life to the abstract images of the Tarot.
Robert M. Place has created a powerful new tool for accessing the deepest mysteries of the mystical Christian tradition with the Tarot of the Saints. These cards bring to life the spiritual force of these venerated beings in a way that is at once immediately accessible and deeply meaningful.
The full-sized book included in this kit was specifically written to accompany the deck. It includes fresh, insightful interpretations, a history of the Tarot, instructions for divination and meditation, and a succinct overview of the Western mystery schools.
This deck and text is created in Spanish. The set is also available in English as The Tarot of the Saints.
Made in USA or imported
26April2007
Price: $34.95 each
Heart and Hands Tin Ornament
This charming tin ornament is reminiscent of the Irish claddagh. The symbol of heart and hands is seen in many cultures - representing friendship and love. The cross atop the heart represents faith.
Each of our ornaments is hand formed and painted in the traditional manner by Mexican artisans. So each is absolutely unique - a work of art, made with care. The design is much like that of a heart milagro. Even though this is an ornament meant for a tree, we think it is lovely placed on a wall with a simple nail to hold it.
made in Mexico
16April2007
Hand Carved Wooden Goat
This magical little fellow is hand-carved of wood and then expertly painted in Mexico by traditional Oaxacan artisans. The detail is tremendous on each of our goats. Even the little seat is painted in cheerful colors. Each is signed by the artist as well. Goats measure about 3 inches high by 2-1/2 inches wide.
Because each is made by hand, your goat will be entirely unique. Colors, painting and facial expressions differ. And each little goat is holding something - like a bottle, a horn or other instrument.! So please let us choose one for you.
The horns and tail are wrapped separately (the little fellow holds them between his arms), so that they don't break. They fit easily in place. So, please unwrap your goat with care.
Made in Mexico by hand
15April2007
Price: $20.00 Each
The Codex Borgia: A Full-Color Restoration
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Considered by many scholars the finest extant Mexican codes and one of the most important original sources for the study of pre-Columbian religion, the Codex Borgia is a work of profond beauty, filled with strange and evocative images related to calendrical, cosmological, ritual and divinatory matters. Generally similar in style to such Mixtec manuscripts as the Codex Nuttall, the Codes Borgia is thought to have had its origin (ca. 1400 ad) in the south central highlands of Mexico. It is most probably a religious document that once belonged to a temple or sacred shrine.
One use of the Codex may have been to divine the future, for it includes ritual 260-day calendars, material on aspects of the planet Venus and a sort of numerological prognostication of the lives of wedded couples. Another section concerns various regions of the world and the supernatural characters and attributes of those regions. Also described are the characteristics of a number of deities, while still other passages may relate to installation ceremonies of rulers in pre-Columbian kingdoms.
Until this publication, the Codex Borgia has been largely inaccessible to the general public. The priceless original is in the Vatican Library and previous photographic facsimiles are very rare and/or very expensive. Moreover, the original Codex has been damaged over the centuries, resulting in the obscuration and loss of many images. In order to recapture the beauty and grandeur of the original, Gisele Díaz and Alan Rodgers have painstakingly restored the Codex by hand - a seven-year project - employing the most scrupulous research and restoration techniques. The result is 76 large full-color plates of vibrant, striking depictions of gods, kings, warriors, mythical creatures and mysterious abstract designs - a vivid panorama that offers profound insights into pre-Columbian Mexican myth and ritual. Now students, anthropologists, lovers of fine art and rare books - anyone interested in the art and culture of ancient Mexico - can study the Codex Borgia in this inexpensive, accurate, well-made edition. An informative introduction by noted anthropologist Bruce E. Byland places the Codex in its historical context and helps elucidated its meaning and significance.
This trade paperback measures 9 by 12 inches with 112 pages, including 76 full-color plates.
11April2007
Price: $20.95 Each
See the Rubber Art Stamps
Hispanic & Latino Art Rubber Stamps
SilverCrow's Hispanic & Latino Rubber Art Stamps celebrate the traditions and customs of the Iberian Peninsula, Latin America and all Hispanic cultures.
26March2007
Loteria Fabric
More Shrine Supplies
From the traditional loteria game from Mexico, this lively fabric pattern has so many uses - covering books, making pillows, curtains and many more projects.
Made in USA or Imported
07January2007
Price: $5.25 per 1/2 yard
Mexican Day of the Dead Tile
Our Muertos clay tiles hail from the town of Tonala, Mexico, where they are designed and hand-made. Each red clay tile shows a Day of the Dead-style skeleton image and is colored with vibrant earth tones with different toned accents. The tiles measure about 4-1/4 inches square and are perfect for hanging, or to use as hot-plate trivets or coasters.
Each tile is completely different from the next - we've never received more than one of any pattern! So, please let SilverCrow choose one for you!
Price: $19.95 Each
Delightful Handmade Little Paper Roses - All in White
Also Available as a Mixed Color Bouquet
Each gorgeous little bouquet contains 12 hand-made miniature all-white paper roses. No two bouquets are the same because no two roses are the same. These are made with love and care by artisans in Mexico for celebrations such as the Day of the Dead.
How wonderful these are for wedding favors, for a First Communion, or, of course, for an all-white Day of the Dead display.
The tiny stems are wrapped and some even have extra leaves. We have shown several dozen in the picture for illustration only. These are individual roses that may be easily removed from the bouquet by untwisting the stems. Most buds are about 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide.
3February2007
Price: $3.45 per dozen
Sterling Silver Soaring Raven Earrings
From the Mexican state of Michoacán, our artist-made sterling silver hoop earrings echo the style of earrings worn often by Frida Kahlo. We especially love these because they feature the stylized soaring raven. Whether gracefully soaring, powerfully diving or steadfastly perching, ravens are well known protectors of the spirit.
The stylized nature of these earrings allow a different interpretation as many birds that may be your totems or favorites.
Skillfully created by the lost-wax method of design, our European-born Mexican artist, Gianluca Anzani, has created a stunning artistic statement for you to wear. Earrings measure about 1-3/8 inches wide by 1-3/4 high.
4February2007
Old Price: $70.00 Now: $65.00 a Pair
Mixed Milagros Woodblocks
Hand carved woodblocks have been the traditional means of printing in Nepal for centuries. Even today, prayer books in Himalayan Buddhist monasteries are printed from such blocks.
This set of mixed milagro images was created in the same traditional manner. The elegantly carved blocks are images of eyes (sometimes known as Saint Lucy's eyes), a flaming heart, a hand and a house.
Handheld tools are carefully used to cut the designs out of "sisau", a type of cedar. Lokta paper handmade from the bark of the Daphne tree is traditionally harvested so that the tree may regenerate.
To print, simply press your woodblock onto the inkpad provided (or one of your own). Then on a padded surface (for example on a pile of newspapers or several layers of cloth), place a piece of lokta paper and firmly press the woodblock. Gently rock the block in all directions to achieve a clear print.
A description of milagros accompanies the set, too.
Made in Nepal
14January2007
Price: $16.50
Los Santos (The Saints) Fabric
These elegant Spanish-style Santos images come alive on a natural background that makes this fabric so very special for your shrine or nicho background as well as for covering books, making pillows, curtains and many more projects.
03January2007
La Lucha Libre Notebook
More Journals, Notebooks & Notepads
Measuring 14 by 18.5 centimeters, this slim notebook holds 48 lined pages. The cover images are taken from authentic Lucha Libre (Mexican Wrestling) Contest posters. But, the sense of the notebook is a notion of the Dada style of art. With black and white images with red accents, you'll surely be writing in the most provocative of journals. Both front and back are illustrated.
23December2006
Price: $4.50 each
Mini Day of the Dead Vignette - Devil Fishing for Souls
More Day of the Dead
This interesting vignette is not a traditional Day of the Dead sculpture, although we think it quite fascinating. Our little devil sits on the rocks, fishing for souls in the water.
Just like the rest of our folk art sculptures each of these vignettes is hand sculpted and painted by traditional artisans in Mexico. This one measures about 5-1/2 by 4-1/2 inches and is about 4 inches high. Although the design is similar, each of the individual pieces varies slightly due to the nature of hand-made folk art. So, please let us choose one for you.
Hecho a Mano en Mexico
Price: $24.50 each
Holy Cards - Virgen de Guadalupe
This traditional holy card (or, prayer card) is accented with very bright colors, much in keeping with the heritage of Mexico, where Nuestra Virgen de Guadalupe was seen by San Juan Diego. It illuminates a traditional image of La Virgen as the patron of the Americas. Guadalupe (as many call her) is a much revered and beloved saint. The image is quite colorful and would make a wonderful part of your retablo, ofrenda or a great backdrop to a nicho project. Each set includes five standard-sized cards, all the same. On the back of each card is a devotion to the the Virgin in Spanish.
Printed in Italy
27November2006
Package of 5
Price: $2.75
Traditional Wedding Tree of Life Candle Holder - Adam and Eve
Mini Tree of Life Candle Holder
Traditional artisans in Izucar originally crafted these very special ceramic candle holders as votive offerings for prayer - usually in church.
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