Remember the flamenco-inspired embroidered postcards of the 70’s? Did you know their history goes back much further? Read more to discover the story behind it.
Year: 2022
Origin and tradition of the Day of the Dead in Mexico
Learn a little more about the Day of the Dead, this beautiful and curious tradition of Mexican culture, and how to celebrate it.
The Pustefix company and its soap bubble toys
In this article you’ll learn a little more about the history of the well-known German company Pustefix and its various soap bubble toys.
Calligraphy as folk art
The hands and talent of artists from all over the world transform calligraphy into an art that unites beauty with utility, decoration with art, and elevates this technique as an identifying element of their countries.
A Fantastik world of colors #4
Continuing with our selection of authentic, original and colorful places. We propose to go around the world with a very Fantastik perspective. In this post we visit Romania, Germany and Mexico.
Naples and the origin of the exvotos
A summary of our trip to Naples, a city of great contrasts and captivating beauty. We wanted to know more about the origin and history of the Catholic exvotos.
The beautiful story of the worry dolls
Discover the amazing story behind the “worry dolls” (quitapenas, in Spanish). It is a beautiful legend inherited from an ancient Mayan tradition that still lives on in Guatemala and Mexico.
2021 in Review
For another year, we take a look back at the highlights of 2021 for our store: visiting our beloved Mexico, starting to collaborate with Trouva and reaching 10,000 followers on Instagram.
