Yarn painting - 160 x 20 cms (24 x 48")
Code AHC-00101
Mexican Folk Art
Huichol art.- Yarn painting made with threads of different colors and placed one by one.
Characteristics:
- Yarn painting - Huichol art
- Size 60 x 120 cms (24 x 48")
- Made with yarn
- Mexican Folk Art
Handmade by artists Huichol
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Description
Mexican Folk Art
Huichol art (Wixarika)
Huichol art.- With the patience characteristic of the Huichol people, the artist's hands transform the strings in paintings that show us their visions, their culture and tradition; first it covered with ahesivo (campeche wax) and then go placing sequence each thread. The result is an explosion of color, full of sacred symbols for the Huichol culture. A must for lovers of the rich culture of Mexico view.
Huichol culture by pre-Columbian traditions linked to shamanic ceremonies at their historical past guide. The Jicuri (peyote) is the centerpiece of Huichol ritualism, revered for its healing properties and its ability to illuminate it involved.
Processing technique: On the wood, the Huichol artist will put beeswax on the whole piece to completely cover subsequently be sticking one to one worsted yarn to complete the painting; in drafting the Huichol artist develops various drawings and representative symbols of their culture and traditions.
Maintenance: To prevent discoloration threads, do not expose this part directly to heat or light, as it can melt the adhesive Campeche wax (beeswax). For cleaning is a delicate brush or air only.
