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About Us – Latin American Art Gallery

Latin American Art Gallery in Portland Oregon
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Here at Latin American Art Gallery (formerly Cosas Bonitas) we have always been drawn to Latin folk art and several years ago we began to search out folk art to share with others. For us, the term "folk art" encompasses practicality, beauty and spirit. We are excited to share this art with you and we are sure you will find that the folk art we carry is beautiful, practical and has meaning.

Fair Trade

It is also very important to us that the folk art be acquired adhering to fair trade principles. Read about the various types of folk art we offer on the Other Folk Art page.

Finding our Huichol Art

There is a lot of Huichol art, but this particular art is special for two reasons: the smaller-than-normal seed bead size used and the fact that it is a fair trade relationship, assuring the artists a stable income. Read more about this art on the Huichol Art page. We are committed to making it available both here in the Northwestern United States and to the world at large through our website.

Come see our art in person!

We are located in Portland, Oregon.  Some weekends we are at the Skidmore Saturday and Sunday Market next to the Portland Saturday Market.  The latter is on Naito Parkway and Ankeny Plaza.  The Skidmore Market is across 1st Street and the Skidmore Fountain.  We have many pieces of folk art, jewelry and t-shirts from Latin America and it is amazing to see it in person!

We will be at other fairs and festivals as well so check out our calendar to find the weekends we will be there.

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  • Huichol Folk Art & Jewelry
    • Beaded Crosses
    • Beaded Jewelry
      • Beaded Bracelets
      • Beaded Earrings
    • Beaded Masks and Figures
    • Beaded Ornaments
    • Beaded Prayer Bowls 'Jicaras'
    • Yarn Art
  • Huichol Native T Shirts
  • Peruvian Gourd Ornaments

Viewing the Art & How it is Made

The tiny chaquira, or seed beads, are applied by coating the surface of a carving or bowl with a beeswax mixture called campeche. The beads are then applied one by one using a needle. The vision of the artist comes to life as the beads are applied.

The beading is perfect with every bead in place. This can easily be seen by hovering over each image where it will expand, showing the incredible detail of this art.

The images may also be clicked to bring up a slideshow of enlarged images. Because smaller size 15 beads are used – called ‘microbeads’ – instead of the larger size 11, greater skill and artistry is required. The quality of the beading is unsurpassed!

Take care not to place this art in hot direct sunlight or near a hot lamp. This may soften the beeswax. Otherwise, with gently handling, this art will stay in perfect shape.


SEE THE HUICHOL ART PAGE FOR AN IN-DEPTH EXPLANATION OF THESE PARTICULAR HUICHOL INDIANS AND THEIR ART.

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For international shipping, please ask for a quote through the contact page.

Mexican & Latin American Art

  • Huichol Folk Art & Jewelry
    • Beaded Crosses
    • Beaded Jewelry
      • Beaded Bracelets
      • Beaded Earrings
    • Beaded Masks and Figures
    • Beaded Ornaments
    • Beaded Prayer Bowls 'Jicaras'
    • Yarn Art
  • Huichol Native T Shirts
  • Peruvian Gourd Ornaments

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