Huichol Yarn Art from Mexico

May 8, 2015

Huichol Yarn Art Paintings - It has often been said the beauty is in the eye of the beholder. However, sometimes you need something to catch the beholders eyes. Well, our Huichol Yarn Art paintings are the perfect solution. These pieces of art are bright, vibrant, and festive. They will liven up any space simply by hanging them on the wall. Featuring traditional Mexican subjects such as the sun, moon, and wildlife, they are sure to please.

Yet, the way they are made will blow your mind. You see, these are not simply painted on with a brush, or sculpted and applied using some sort of plaster medium. Huichol Yarn Art Paintings from La Fuente Imports are actually made from yarn itself. That's right, for ages, the Huichol people of Mexico have been creating this traditional piece of folk art.

They began by spinning their own yarn. Yarn is made in small quantities, only for the pieces that are required. Once the artists fun, it is then died with a vibrant pigment. The result yields stunning indigos, soft teals and aquamarines, and blazing reds and yellows. The smattering of green thrown into the mix brings everything together to create a piece that literally dances before your eyes. The yarn is taken and apply to a most unique medium... Beeswax. All natural beeswax is used as a binder for these beautiful works of art. It actually makes the perfect sort of glue and is completely non-toxic. Once the wax binds to the yarn, the art work is complete, and the beautiful scene comes to life. Place this in a prominent spot in your home to draw attention and create conversation. For that matter, you could place them anywhere. The guestroom, in particular, would be a great place to have one of these paintings live. Their vibrant, colorful nature, allows them to easily work with any sort of color scheme and pattern. In short, our Huichol Yarn Art paintings dress up your home by bringing the vibrant nature of the Southwest to life.

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