Mostly Mexico Mixed Bag Sale: Textiles, Jewelry
There are 29 items in this sale today. They include earrings, necklaces and bracelets, handwoven and natural dyed wool rugs from Oaxaca, and two beautiful pieces of clothing. It’s a mixed bag! All are reduced significantly as I prepare to make my move to Taos, NM. Prices start as low as $15. I hope you […]
2021 Jewelry Sale #3: Oaxaca Bracelets, Cuffs, Bangles +
If you have a small wrist you are in luck. Most of these bracelets measure 7″ to 8″ long and will fit a small wrist that is 6″ (more or less) in circumference. Some are vintage, some are new-ish, some are collectible, all are in like-new condition. I want to sell these as I get […]
A Bunch of Earrings and a Necklace: Jewelry Sale
I’m back in North Carolina for a while and I’m going through my 20+ year treasure collection. The pieces I’m offering for sale today are jewelry from the bygone years, an eclectic mix of “needed for professional life” or an “artistic point-of-view” that no longer fits my lifestyle. I’ll be listing an eclectic mix of […]
Eclectic Jewelry and Folk Art Collection Sale, August 11, 2017
I’m back in North Carolina for a while and it’s time to go through my collection of Mexican folk art, jewelry and contemporary American art pieces. I’m beginning to consider what I no longer use or wear and offer them for sale to you. I’ll be listing an eclectic mix of pieces over the next […]
A Day with Silver Icon William Spratling and Heir Violante Ulrich in Taxco, Mexico
William Spratling died in 1967 but his legacy lives on through the efforts of Violante Ulrich and her sister Consuelo. Their father, Alberto Ulrich, was a close Spratling friend and supporter. They drove race cars together along the narrow winding roads connecting Taxco with the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco. Ulrich took over the Spratling […]
Brigitte Huet, Kandart Sterling Silver Jewelry Sale
This is a show and sale for 10 pieces of Kandart sterling silver jewelry made in Oaxaca, Mexico, by French silversmith Brigitte Huet and her husband Ivan Campant. The one-of-a-kind pieces are the last remaining for sale from the Oaxaca collection. Many of them were made 15 and 20 years ago and put away as […]
Bilbao Reunion with Brigitte Huet, Silversmith and Jeweler
Our reunion with artist, jeweler, silversmith and dear friend Brigitte S. Huet has been in the making for over a year when Barbara and I first planned to visit Spain. Brigitte and her husband Ivan returned to France in early 2014 after making Oaxaca their home and creative inspiration for over 20 years. We miss […]
More About Mexico City: Museums
For the past week, before returning today to North Carolina for knee replacement surgery next week, I have been in Mexico City where some of the world’s best museums are found. I added on two days on my own before we started our fifth Looking for Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo Art History Study Tour […]
Oaxaca Filigree Gold and Silver, Antique Jewelry, Pawn Shops and Prayer for Rain
Gold filigree earrings are a favorite of traditional indigenous women in villages throughout Oaxaca, Mexico. Mexican gold filigree jewelry, usually 10k or 12k, is gifted at life cycle events and is an important part of engagement and marriage traditions. Antique pieces are usually more costly because of the workmanship. Filigrana, the art of working gold […]
Shop Mexico The Artisan Sisters: Frida Kahlo Silver Earrings
Mexico is filled with Frida — the icon of South-of-the-Border Style harkens us back to a big, bold fashion statement that signals femininity, pride, and a look that says I’m worth noticing. From floral designs embroidered on blouses to fantastic, dangling earrings that move with you, Frida knew how to wear the clothing and jewelry […]
Cultural and Social Tourism Focus for Guanajuato Delegation to Oaxaca
Tourism and economic development officials from Guanajuato, Mexico, came to Oaxaca to meet and talk with artisans, artists, microfinanciers, arts educators, and entrepreneurs. I helped them arrange their itinerary and hosted them during their stay. The group plans to develop social/cultural tourism educational projects for their state with hopes to reduce the talent drain due […]
One Word for Amber Jewelry Designs at Joyeria Azul: Amazing
Chiapas is known for its amber mines, and there are perhaps 50 shops along the main thoroughfares selling amber jewelry at very reasonable prices. Many of the larger shops have museum displays of rare, carved or otherwise large pieces of the fossilized sap that contain ancient critters. In our comings and goings in true […]
New: Silver Jewelry Making Workshop, November 2011
If you are in Oaxaca in November, don’t miss this! On November 11, 12, and 13, we are holding a sterling silver jewelry making workshop in Oaxaca with instructors Brigitte Huet and Ivan Campant. They are teaching lost wax carving, sling casting, and classical jewelry making. You will make your own silver element — either […]
Make Mexican Sterling Silver Jewelry: Workshop in Oaxaca
Learn to make sterling silver jewelry — rings, pendants, earrings — using the ancient lost-wax process. This is an excellent introduction to wax carving and sling casting techniques, plus the finish work needed to laminate, stretch, cut, file, solder, polish and buff your piece. Comprehensive 3-Day Silver Jewelry Workshop: $325 […]