Floral Frida-Themed Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico - Frida and Her Flowers Dorm Kitchen faceted garnet rests in the

faceted garnet rests in the center

masterfully crafted with agate

Ivan Villatoro of Guatemala hand-paints luscious floral designs onto the surface of a ceramic plate

Thai artisans craft these sublime sterling silver stud earrings whose deep symbolism also hides another message: faceted garnet stones crown each polished piece

Natural and dyed cultured freshwater pearls

Floral Frida-Themed Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico - Frida and Her Flowers Dorm Kitchen faceted garnet rests in theWearing a corona of red roses, renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is depicted in this piece of circular ceramic wall art from Mexico. Maria Isabel Cruz creates this piece, crafted in the centuries old style known as the dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture made of magnesium oxide and fat are applied to the outlines of the image or motif prior to glazing. The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design