Maria Jimenez: Handcrafted Wood Cross Koala symbolizing renewal and serving as

symbolizing renewal and serving as a messenger between the living and the dead

Every element on a Mexican ofrenda has a purpose: the marigolds to guide the souls with their scent and color

deep green fabric

Every inch is covered in fine

and its philosophy of silversmithing as a design language

Maria Jimenez: Handcrafted Wood Cross Koala symbolizing renewal and serving asMara Jimnez Ojeda is one of the most beloved painters in San Martn Tilcajete, known throughout Oaxaca for her exquisite flower work. In her family workshop, her brothers Cndido, Alberto, and Aarn carve the wood, and Mara paints. Her hand is unmistakable. This devotional cross is Mara at her best. The body of the cross is filled corner to corner with a field of flowers, dozens of them, pink, red, blue, coral, deep magenta, each one painted with tiny