Behind the Design
Coconut Folk Art from Mexico
April 15, 2014
Mexico abounds with a variety of arts and crafts. Some of the art is influenced by the Meso American period of their history with Aztec and Mayan design. In others, you see the strong Christian religious emphasis of arts and crafts created for religious events. Much of the art is made from the natural resources of Mexico including silver, clay, wood, and coconuts.
According to figures published in December 2009 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Mexico is the world's seventh largest producer of coconuts. No wonder, coconut folk art is so popular!
Which coconut figure or mask will grace your home's walls this Spring?
You'll find that our large variety of coconut figures make great gifts for friends, loved ones and you!
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