When appreciating each of the creations of Wixárika art, the first thing that stands out is its beauty and bright colors, managing to reflect in each of them the soul of a people. In the pieces made by the craftsman, there is a representation of their roots and customs. this way, the interpretation of the colors expresses their identity and illustrates a story linked to their mystical vision. According to the wixárika culture, this quality in their art is due to the fact that, in their worldview, it is through colors that the gods communicate with men. Managing to capture these unique experiences using bright, intense and phosphorescent dyes in every detail, which are reflected in paintings, sculptures...
On each brand, the creative and innovation process is one of the most important things to have, since its growth and positioning in people's taste depends on it. In the case of Sololi , this process involves great work, to bring you the best of Mexican culture in pieces loaded with meaning. It goes without saying that us as , Owner and Designers of Sololi , are involved in all the process and creation of each piece that goes far beyond what is indicated by trends or fashion elements. For us , the main source of inspiration comes from the constant search of new shapes and images that adapt to the every piece format, always giving it that touch of...
Traditions, mystical rituals and cosmogonic beliefs that enter us when living from our ancestors, are some of the characteristics that identify the Wixárika culture, which without a doubt marks a distinctive feature in the national identity of the people of Mexico. Within customs of this ethnic group, the direct approach with deities and polytheistic beliefs stands out, granting attributes to objects and animals that carry an extensive meaning for the wixárikas; among which the deer stands out. For this culture, it is the most sacred wixárika animal, it is the inexhaustible source of life and prosperity. The legend of the blue deer, is a story that tells the way of this to Wirikuta sacred land, where accompanied...
Main element of the artistic composition of the wixárika (huichol) people, the chaquira (kuka), symbolizes water and is life for this culture, which to this day keeps its ancestral roots alive through the passing of the years. In wixárika (huichol) art, the chaquira (beads) is compared to corn seeds, and houses extensive symbolism, which in turn is the subject of rituals that lead to purification. In this way, the use of materials such as the chaquira sacralizes ceremonial objects and offerings, giving a value that goes beyond what is tangible to works that present this type of material. In its beginnings, the wixárikas artisans used natural seeds for the realization of their works of art, however, over...
Our Sololi Oaxacan totes are handwoven plastic handbag In Mx the loom is an essential tool for artisans that lets them share their way of seeing the world, through the weaving colors and the patterns they use. Our Oaxacan plastic woven handbags are 100% recycle plastic and handwoven by Prisoners in local jails of Oaxaca they craft each bag as a way to support their families by earning a fare wage for there work The specifics are impressive: the bag is woven from a heavy duty, pliable plastic that is near indestructible. The weave is so tight, the bag is waterproof, which alone makes it unique. Plastics like PET most likely touch your everyday life. Polyethylene Terephthalate, known commonly...
