Wall Cross in Oxidized Crosshatched Aluminum Repousse - Mexican Belief Mexico Colorful beads of faceted agate

Colorful beads of faceted agate adorn this unique bracelet from Thailand's Chaloemphon

the pair consist of coiled stainless steel wires threaded with mostly blue glass beads on one and mostly gold-colored glass beads on the other

a group of indigenous people in Thailand

the covers are embroidered with a colorful chain stitch design

each wearing traditional Andean clothing

Wall Cross in Oxidized Crosshatched Aluminum Repousse - Mexican Belief Mexico Colorful beads of faceted agateHistorically, crosses are commonly seen in Mexican homes. Guadalajara based artisan Margarita Revilla takes inspiration from these to create this beautiful version. She works in aluminum repouss, the cross hatched patterns recalling the motifs in Mexico's petatillo pottery. Aluminum, MDF 1. 28 oz 6 inches H x 3. 9 inches W x 0. 6 inches D