The Tin Maker, Oaxaca, Mexico
Hammering designs out of tin that become frames for photographs, mirrors and paintings, treasure boxes and decorative embellishment like Frida’s winged heart, is a traditional art form in Oaxaca, Mexico. You can find hand-hammered tin in all the markets, made with varying levels of quality. Known as hojalata, hand-hammered tin is beautiful and lightweight. Tools […]
Shop Mexico: The Artisan Sisters Week 10–Tin hearts Frida-style and a word about nichos
Oaxaca is filled with craftsmen tucked away in small corners of the city hammering tinware into picture frames, throbbing Frida-style hearts, and ornate boxes. With hammer in hand, a large nail and metal clippers, they create exquisite designs in locally made metal. The results can be as simple as a small nicho — a little […]