These designs are part of a collaboration with Maricela Tapia Martínez, an artisan specializing in laca perfilanda from Pátzcuaro, Michoacán and Lucina Montañez Mota from Dallas, Texas. The laca perfilada pieces were co-designed with Lucina from Motcy. Maricela worked meticulously to bring these designs to life, and Motcy, using wire wrapping techniques, completed the designs in Dallas, TX.
Details
- Elaboration Time:
- Wire Wrapping: 3 hours
- Laca Perfilada: 3-4 days
- Material: Copper, cubic zirconia, crystals, and natural stones
- Measurements: 4" length, 2.5" width
- Weight: .8 oz
- Metal: Copper
- Technique: Simple wire wrapping technique that simulates seams
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Please Note: Each pair is made by hand and therefore one-of-a-kind.
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Care Instructions: This item should be kept in a dry space when not wearing
About the Design
These designs were made by artist Maricela Tapia Martínez Pátzcuaro, Michoacán. Laca Perfilada is an artisanal art form native to Michoacán; the gold shellac paint is used to create designs by hand on various mediums. Traditionally, the laca perfilada paintings are colorful and designed with local fauna and flora in mind.
