Borrowing freely from Aztec through Art Deco designs more than a half century ago, William Spratling began reshaping Mexican silver jewelry into a modern style that is rich in leafage, mythological animals, astrological symbols, ranch images and...
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Frida Kahlo. Chances are, you’ve heard the name, even if you only know her as the painter with the unibrow. She’s the most famous female Mexican painter. Kahlo painted a lot of bright, colorful self-portraits during her life from 1907 to 1954...
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The history of Mexican art and culture can be traced back for nearly 4,000 years! For thousands of years before Columbus arrived, Pre-Columbian civilizations thrived in what is now modern-day Mexico. Today we’ll take a closer look at a few of the...
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Silver What’s the best way to care for your jewelry if it’s made of silver? Wear it often! For most people, the natural oils in your skin protect silver from tarnishing. But what should you do if you know you’re not going to be wearing a piece...
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