Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes

Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes
Patricia W. O'Gorman (Author), Bob Schalkwijk (Photographer)
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Decoration & Ornament

Mexican Colonial architecture is beautifully presented in Tradition of Craftsmanship in Mexican Homes, featuring photographs of homes, architectural details, and furniture. Relive the ambience of the old Spanish aristocracy, where every form of construction and all the furnishings of a home were made by artists and artisans with a knowledge of their handicrafts and a love of beautiful objects. From adobe designs, to terracotta and tiles, to ironwork, metals, and glass, this book will be an inspiration to the homeowner, decorator, architect, furniture maker, and craftsman

• Rank: #1653624 in Books
• Published on: 2013-04-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Description #1 by La Fuente Imports:

Mexico has long been renowned for its beautiful and uniquely original tin mirror frames, and La Fuente Imports is proud to offer the largest selection available anywhere on the web! Each frame is hand made by artisan families in the stunning colonial cities of central Mexico. The highly artistic and decorative designs featured on these pages reflect the strong traditions and expert craftsmanship of the artists. Mirror glass is included in all sizes EXCEPT the large size.

Description #2 by Direct From Mexico:

Daiquiri or smoothie this is the glass you need. Traditional hand blown Mexican bubble glass is decorated with a beautiful spiral design that sets it apart. Old world craftsmanship make these glasses truly one of a kind. Each piece is hand made and may differ from image shown. Dimensions: 8 Ounce - 7.25" Tall x 3.5" dia.

Description #3 by La Fuente Imports:

Mexico has long been renowned for its beautiful and uniquely original tin mirror frames, and La Fuente Imports is proud to offer the largest selection available anywhere on the web! Each frame is hand made by artisan families in the stunning colonial cities of central Mexico. The highly artistic and decorative designs featured on these pages reflect the strong traditions and expert craftsmanship of the artists. They combine rich Mexican design with modern functionality to create the perfect home accent for Southwestern living.