Behind the Design

Butterfly Accents for Spring

March 9, 2014

With the arrival of Spring, our minds wander to nature and all the beauty it provides. The colorful butterfly is one of the most beautiful creatures and is symbolically associated with change and transformation. Spring is all about that, isn't it?

There is a small town in Mexico that associates butterflies with souls. It is to this town that Monarch Butterflies migrate every year, around the holiday known as the Day of the Dead. The people of this town see these butterflies as the returning souls of the deceased. Others simply believe that the butterfly is about finding joy in life and lightness of being. If the symbolism of the butterfly speaks to you then you will enjoy the many butterfly-inspired accents which our online store offers.

If you identify with the classic Mexican meaning of the butterfly then our delicately crafted, one-of-a-kind clay Skull with Butterflies & Caterpillars was made with metal wires for the caterpillar and butterfly antenna, and then intricately decorated in bright acrylic colors. Hand made by artist Jose Mendez in his southern Mexico home, it is an excellent example of traditional Mexican folk art. Mendez' artwork is inspired by Mexico's annual Day of the Dead celebrations in homes and villages throughout Mexico.

Our Butterfly Mixed Metal Wall Art will add color and vibrancy to any place you choose to display them. Each one-of-a-kind item has been diligently handcrafted from carbon-infused sheet metal and Earth's natural minerals. After the steel form is bent and shaped, then the brilliant metallic colors are applied by firing rich mineral powders directly atop the solder. Finally, each piece is highlighted with real bronze. The result is a work of art that will lend a Southwest accent to any wall of your home.

Spring is the perfect time to add Butterfly Home Accents to your life!

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