mexican patio decor

In Mesoamerican belief, the skull is an very important symbol, not only of death as we know it, but also the afterlife. This black ceramic flowerpot by Aldo Alvarez is an interpretation of the Aztec tzompantli, a rack where the heads of sacrificial victims were displayed as an offering to the gods. One can be seen in the Templo Mayor museum in Mexico City.

Bring some color and sunshine into your porch or patio area with this bright wall plaque by Juana Ponce. She handcrafts it from ceramic with a gentle face and surrounds it with colorful Talavera-style floral designs. The uniquely bright colors are the result of her custom pigment blends.

Juana Ponce learned the art of ceramics from her father and now proudly runs a workshop alongside her husband and her sons.

With their dark centers and golden petals, black-eyes susans cluster in beautiful bouquet. Mexican artisan J. Blas cuts and shapes each lovely blossom by hand, adding beautiful color to his floral wall sculpture.

Regal, beautiful and mystical, the butterfly is thought to symbolize the soul. Mexican artisan Alejandro de Esesarte, a lifelong butterfly collector, crafts this indoor/outdoor wall art from steel that he paints by hand in bright colors. These winged pollinators are ready to make the migration north to brighten up your patio.

Capturing the nostalgia of a sunset beneath a shady oak, Alejandro de Esesarte translates his concept to this lovely wall sculpture. He works in steel to create the images, hammering them into low relief and painting them by hand.

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted, size and color could vary slightly.

Flying on sapphire wings, a beautiful fairy makes dreams come true. Alejandro de Esesarte conjures her presence with sublime detail as he depicts her on a handcrafted steel wall sculpture. Features a ring for hanging.

Fluorescent green and turquoise create a bold tropical effect on this inviting hammock from Mexico's Maya Artisans of the Yucatan. They keep tradition alive by weaving the hammock with the same techniques developed by their Maya ancestors. Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

To wash, hook the loops together and keep out of the basin to avoid hammock from getting tangled.

A sandy hue evokes the tranquil moods of an isolated beach, as Yucatan artists present this distinguished hammock swing. Woven by hand from 100% cotton, the sturdy design reflects the unmatched perfection of Mexican craftsmanship. Featuring a sturdy rod of pinewood, this piece makes an appreciated addition to the front porch or backyard. Intended for one person.

Rosa Rojo handcrafts this unique pair of dangle earrings from 925 sterling silver and white cultured pearls. She uses different patinas to create two highly-detailed skulls' faces.

Woven in the traditional Maya style, this double rope hammock will provide many hours of comfortable lounging. The navy blue hammock is hand woven of cotton yarns by Maya Artists of the Yucatan, and makes an attractive addition to a patio or backyard.

Surrounded by a burst of green flame, the crescent moon is featured at the center of this gleaming wall sculpture from Mexico. Local artisans diligently handcraft the sculpture of steel, painting it with complex hues that result in a marvelous appearance. J. Blas designs the wall sculpture.

Capturing the nostalgia of a Pacific sunset, Alejandro de Esesarte translates his concept to this lovely outdoor wall art sculpture. He works in steel to create the images, hammering them into low relief and painting them by hand. "This image represents a sunset in Sayulita, a Nayarit beach town in Mexico," the artisan explains.

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted, size and color could vary slightly.