mexican bookmarks

Manuela Gomez crafts this keepsake bookmark in crimson cotton. Woven by hand on the traditional Maya backstrap loom, it is adorned with embroidered flower-like motifs in shades of cool green. A tassel helps you find the correct page quickly.

Storyteller Red Hand Woven Cotton Bookmark with Embroidery

Manuela Gomez

(12)

Artisan Angelina Gomez handcrafts this floral bookmark on a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Woven by hand of cotton, the bookmark features sky blue diamonds and scrolls inspired by Mexico's pre-Hispanic art.

Scrolling Diamonds in Blue Hand Crafted Sky Blue on Navy Embroidered Cotton Bookmark

Angelina Gomez

(22)

Artisan Angelina Gomez of Mexico handcrafts this floral bookmark on a traditional Mayan backstrap loom. Woven by hand of cotton, the bookmark reveals multi-colored diamonds centering geometric ivory petals.

Star Garden Handwoven Multi-Color Embroidered Cotton Bookmark

Angelina Gomez

(22)

Working on a traditional Maya backstrap loom with cool green cotton, Manuela Gomez of Mexico creates a keepsake bookmark. Hand-embroidered motifs evoke purple pansies and a tassel adorns the charming bookmark.

Storyline Green Hand Woven Cotton Bookmark with Embroidery

Manuela Gomez

(12)

Carrying a mysterious vibe wherever it goes, this charming bookmark is crafted of sterling silver. It features a shining blade that divides the pages, complete with a speckled spiral medallion that hangs over the book's spine.

Wave of Stories Spiral Motif Sterling Silver Bookmark from Mexico

Angel Ortiz

(64)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99

Catrina Mexican Traditional Catrina-themed Decoupage Bookmark

Ana Maria Gonzalez

(270)

Catrinas are very popular motifs of Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico and that is why Ana Maria Gonzalez chose the cadaveric, yet enchanting character as a theme for her unique decoupage bookmark design. Crafted from coated paper, it features a faux suede cord to keep track of how far you are with your reading.

Wood bookmark, 'Reading Owl' - Hand Crafted Mexican Copal Wood Bookmark with Tropical Owl

Just as an owl says 'who', this bookmark instinctively says 'read', but in a fun and colorful way. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez create the bookmark with this purpose, hand-carving copal wood and painting the owl in their country's prized alebrije motif, with swirls, dots and vivid colors contributing to the owl's unique identity. Pablo and Lucy dream of their artistic creations finding homes across the globe where people can experience a piece of Oaxaca's heritage.

Reading Owl Hand Crafted Mexican Copal Wood Bookmark with Tropical Owl

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Wood bookmark, 'Reading Quetzal' - Handmade Multicolor Copal Wood Bookmark with Mexican Quetzal

An icon of southern Mexico's diverse flying fauna, the quetzal makes a prominent appearance on this handcrafted bookmark from the Mendez family. Husband and wife artisans, Pablo and Lucy create this quetzal-inspired bookmark with meticulously perfected crafting techniques, always investing their hearts into the art from the initial design stage to the final stroke of the paintbrush. Composed to last as long as the traditions it represents, this bookmark comes from a single piece of native copal wood, replenished by the Mendez family plantation of copal trees.

Reading Quetzal Handmade Multicolor Copal Wood Bookmark with Mexican Quetzal

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

A gentle hummingbird nudges the reader's attention toward the next page until it's time for a break; the perfect time to use this bookmark. Inspired by artist Pedro Linares' alebrije style, husband and wife team Pablo and Lucy Mendez hand-carve and paint this hummingbird-themed bookmark using traditional copal wood, native to their region of Mexico. For generations, the Mendez family has been transforming bare wood into imaginative representations of an animal-led utopia. Even after years of producing crafts in this style, Pablo and Lucy continue to marvel at the metamorphosis of conceptual designs into something they can see and feel.

Reading Hummingbird Handmade Floral Bird-Themed Copal Wood Bookmark from Mexico

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Build motivation to read through that stack of must-reads with this cute butterfly-adorned bookmark. Oaxaca-based artisan couple Pablo and Lucy Mendez carve, polish and paint this bookmark based on their own design inspired by the emblematic alebrije style synthesized by famed artist Pedro Linares in 1936. Hand-painted in vivid orange, yellow, green and purple swirls and arched curves, this bookmark demonstrates the beauty of alebrije art.

Reading Butterfly Mexican Artisan Painted Butterfly Copal Wood Bookmark

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

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Pink Dancers Hand Crafted Pink on Black Embroidered Cotton Bookmark

Angelina Gomez

(22)

Artisan Angelina Gomez of Mexico hand crafts this lively bookmark. Made of black cotton fabric, the bookmark is embroidered with pink characters dancing along the fabric.

$12.99 Wholesale

$12.99

Purple Star Flower in Black, Hand Crafted Multi-Color Embroidered Cotton Bookmark

Angelina Gomez

(22)

Star Flowers, Hand Crafted Multi-Color Embroidered Cotton Bookmark

Angelina Gomez

(22)

Devoted Pages, Zamac Metal Bookmark with Antiqued Heart Charm

Mony Lemus

Cotton bookmarks, 'Pink Experiences' (pair) - Pair of Handloomed Cotton Bookmarks in Pink and White Hues

Pink Experiences, Pair of Handloomed Cotton Bookmarks in Pink and White Hues

Angelina Gomez

(22)

Loyal Magnificence, Antique-Finished Dog-Shaped Zamac Metal Clip Bookmark

Mony Lemus

Loyal Glory, Antique-Finished Dog-Shaped Golden Zamac Metal Clip Bookmark

Mony Lemus

Loyal Shine, High-Polished Dog-Shaped Zamac Metal Clip Bookmark

Mony Lemus

Zamac metal bookmark, 'Literary Carapace' - Polished and Oxidized Zamac Metal Turtle Clip Bookmark

Literary Carapace, Polished and Oxidized Zamac Metal Turtle Clip Bookmark

Mony Lemus

San Cristobal Valley, Handwoven Hand Embroidered Green and White Bookmark

Manuela Gomez

(12)

San Cristobal Skies, Handwoven White Cotton Bookmark with Blue Embroidery

Manuela Gomez

(12)

Zamac metal bookmark, 'Antique Wisdom' - Antique-Finished Zamac Metal Bookmark with Owl Charm

Antique Wisdom, Antique-Finished Zamac Metal Bookmark with Owl Charm

Mony Lemus

Golden Wisdom, Antiqued Zamac Metal Bookmark with Golden Owl Charm

Mony Lemus

Silver Wisdom, High-Polished Zamac Metal Bookmark with Silver Owl Charm

Mony Lemus

Cotton bookmarks, 'Pink Allies' (pair) - Pair of Handloomed Cotton Bookmarks in a Pink Base Hue

Pink Allies, Pair of Handloomed Cotton Bookmarks in a Pink Base Hue

Angelina Gomez

(22)

Reading Flamingo, Hand-Painted Pink Flamingo Copal Wood Bookmark from Oaxaca

Pablo and Lucy Mendez

(78)

Lucky Petals, Zamac Metal Alloy Bookmark with Antique-Finished Clover

Mony Lemus

Lucky Royal Petals, Zamac Metal Bookmark with Antique-Finished Golden Clover

Mony Lemus

Lucky Red Petals, Zamac Metal Alloy Bookmark with Red Resin Clover Charm

Mony Lemus