Javier Jimenez: Heart Necklace Oaxaca gift cards outlined in white

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Surrounding it are floral and petal-like forms that represent life

Gourds have long been used by Huichol artisans—not only as containers but also as surfaces for ceremonial and decorative expression

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Javier Jimenez: Heart Necklace Oaxaca gift cards outlined in whiteThis gorgeous heart pendant by Javier Jimenez is carved in a smooth, rounded form, and the flowers seem to wrap naturally around its curves. The background is a warm, earthy brown that sets off the large hand painted blossoms in layered shades of coral and soft orange. Each petal is carefully shaded from deeper terracotta at the edges to lighter peach toward the center, giving the flowers a velvety depth. The centers are touched with metallic gold,