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: 4 hours
• Laca Perfilada: 3-4 days
• Material: Copper and assorted crystals
• Measurements: 4" length, 3" width
• Weight: 1.2 oz
• Metal: Copper
• Technique: Framing technique, surrounded by pinwheel technique
  with assorted crystals
• Please Note: Each pair is made by hand and, therefore, one-of-a-kind.
• 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.