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The History of Mexican Talavera

Posted by Maggie for It's Cactus on Jul 12th 2021

The History of Mexican TalaveraMexico is known for its rich history, rich culture, and beautiful art! Handmade pottery, ceramics, and text

Posted by Maggie for It's Cactus on Jul 8th 2021

Michoacan, Purepechans, & OcumichoMichoacan is a state on the west coast of Mexico, with part of it bordering the Pacific Ocean. Unlike

Posted by Maggie for It's Cactus on Jul 1st 2021

Worry Dolls- A Gift From GuatemalaWorry dolls are small, handcrafted dolls made in the highlands of Guatemala. In Guatemala they are know

Posted by Maggie for It's Cactus on Jun 28th 2021

Tree of Life MeaningIf there is one thing we like more than a beautiful, well-made sculpture, is a beautiful, well-made sculpture full of

Posted by Linda for It's Cactus on Jun 22nd 2021

The Process of Making Haitian Metal ArtDuring our trip to Haiti in October 2015, we brought along our favorite filmmaker, Mary Ragsdale, to

Posted by Maggie for It's Cactus on Jun 18th 2021

Kick Your Garden Up A Notch With Haitian Metal Garden ArtIf the last year has showed us one thing is that home has to be a place we enjoy b