At the heart of old ethnic Southwestern traditions, we find the Cross. Some of these crosses are traditionally European, some reflect the region itself and some are beautifully Primitive. All our handcrafted, cross ornaments are original to us but honor this antiquity. Our handworked, coppery-textured, tin serves as the format for the entire collection.
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This handcrafted, ethnic saint cross featuring San Raphael is reminiscent of European Iconographic paintings that made their way to America with the first Southwest settlers. Teresa del Rito originally painted these images using the old techniques and traditional paints.
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This cathedral shaped cross, featuring an image of San Raphael, reminds us just a bit of the beauty of a stained glass window. Rich in pattern and pleasing in design it can be a significant addition to any cross collection or it can stand alone to enhance a space. Hang this small tin ornament on a Christmas tree or use this special piece of art to decorate a wall. The brightly colored, richly patterned papers used on these products are unique and originate from paper collections found all over the world. Like the products themselves, they are essentially one of a kind. Whereas the design of each product is as you see pictured the colors and patterns that embellish them will differ. This means that any piece from our collection will be uniquely yours.
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This large, decorative Southwest cross, painted blue to ward off "evil spirits," captures the nuance of ethnic Northern New Mexico culture. This cross is accented with a lily set on a sunburst. This cross is one of a limited edition. Because the papers used in its creation are unique and originate from paper collections found all over the world, only a limited number of this cross, pictured here, can be produced. When it is no longer available, we will replace it with a different version.
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This ethereal Southwest sunset-colored ethnic cross draws the eye wherever it is placed. This cross is one of a limited edition. Because the papers used in its creation are unique and originate from paper collections found all over the world, only a limited number of this cross, pictured here, can be produced. When it is no longer available, we will replace it with a different version.
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This is a beautiful, ethnic Southwest cathedral cross exquisitely embellished thereby creating a stunning rendition of a traditional shape. It features a cathedral rose. This cross is one of a limited edition. Because the papers used in its creation are unique and originate from paper collections found all over the world, only a limited number of this cross, pictured here, can be produced. When it is no longer available, we will replace it with a different version.
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This is a beautiful, ethnic Southwest cathedral cross exquisitely embellished thusly creating a stunning rendition of a traditional shape. It features a sunburst lily. This cross is one of a limited edition. Because the papers used in its creation are unique and originate from paper collections found all over the world, only a limited number of this cross, pictured here, can be produced. When it is no longer available, we will replace it with a different version.
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This is a lovely ethnic Southwest cross bearing a special chosen message. This elegant little keepsake makes a perfect gift or a simple reminder of a worthy thought. The brightly colored, richly patterned papers used on these products are unique and originate from paper collections found all over the world. Like the products themselves, they are essentially one of a kind. Whereas the design of each product is as you see pictured the colors and patterns that embellish them will differ. This means that any piece from our collection will be uniquely yours.
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This medium sized cross would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves crosses.
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This medium sized cross would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves crosses.
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This medium sized cross would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves crosses.
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This medium sized cross would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves crosses.
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This medium sized cross would make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves crosses.
