Whimsical Chicken-Themed Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico - Swinging Chicken Thinking of You hand-carved from natural teak wood

hand-carved from natural teak wood

allowing for a luxurious look

five friendly ceramic knobs decorate this set of coat hooks

The artisan uses her expert eye to create this breathtaking homage to the region's nature

Whimsical Chicken-Themed Ceramic Wall Art from Mexico - Swinging Chicken Thinking of You hand-carved from natural teak woodRiding on a swing, a whimsical yellow chicken is depicted among green leaves against a blue background. Mexican artisan Maria Isabel Cruz creates this piece of ceramic wall art in the centuries old style known as the dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture made of magnesium oxide and fat are applied to the outlines of the image or motif prior to glazing. The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate