Maria Fuentes:Tehuana Flower Cat paquime

Maria Fuentes:Tehuana Flower Cat paquimeThis gorgeous cautious cat by Mara Fuentes daughter of Zeno Fuentes, feels like its gliding through a moonlit garden. The body stretches in a sleek, feline prowl, while that long, arched tail draws a graceful curve that leads your eye across the piece. Mara dresses the cat in glowing orange and red tones, then covers it with lush hand painted flowers that look almost like miniature oil paintings. Along the spine and tail, she adds intricate textile

part cosmic portal—that brings a bold pop of color and imagination to any folk art collection

with just one or two butterflies drifting nearby

this owl feels alive

5''Tall 10''Long 6

a miracle answered

while the color gradient on the back suggests the glow of dawn or moonlight

The yellow stripe running from nose to tail tip is a brilliant nod to the real animal

Gorgeous handwoven table or bed runner from the state of Chiapas

In her arms

From every angle

A pioneer in his family’s artistic legacy

At the heart of the altar sits a sepia photograph in a slim wooden frame