Real Life Story #1 Nydia Cavazos & Arbolitomexart

INSPIRATIONAL STORY #1 The story of Nydia Cavazos and her team 

Nydia and her team specialized in creating Alebrijie. An Alebrije is a brightly colored Mexican folk art sculpture of fantastical creatures.

This is what happened to Nydia and her inspirations of her art, which is the rare and valueble Mexican folk Art.

"Miracles happen. It all started when I was going through really hard times with my family. I always pray to Our Lady of Guadalupe and Virgin Mary and this time, a miracle happened, my little baby niece with only 25 weeks of life lived through a very rough labor, heart (very little heart) surgery, brain hemorrhage and 3 months in the ICU. A miracle indeed.

So, not that I needed an image, but I really wanted a unique piece of either Guadalupe or Mary (they are actually the same but Guadalupe is the Mexican representation of Mary) since I was soon moving away from home.

Soon, I realized that, like me, there must be many of us outside looking for either something to represent that someone we pray to or thank for, or maybe just something to show someone we care and love them. Maybe that someone is our-self, maybe our mom, our partner, our friend.

Arbolito came from these thoughts and is built by the hands of skilled artisans that are also the best people. Arbolito is here to be that place that works with the best Artisan Masters from Mexico to bring the best designs and handcrafted artwork to all homes."         -Nydia

(Hand painted and Hand Sculpted wooden art by Nydya's team artisan- Mr. Agui)

( A fantastic piece of wooden sculpture made in the image of ant bear)

 

(Mexican folk Art- Wooden Penguin Sculpture)

 

(Pink Angel wooden Sculpture)

( A Self portrait of the Artisan of Mexican Folk Art- Nydia Cavozos)

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I did not come across Mexican Folk Art myself before meeting Nydia, I thank her for opening my eye to different cultures and this very precious form of Art. 

May Nydia's story inspire you too!

~maggie~

How do I know if I am allergy to copper?

Do you know?

Indeed, very few of us know we actually contained copper in our body throughout in our hair, bones, brain, heart, skin and our immune system.

What is copper use for? Will it poison us if we wear it?

Copper has been used as a conductor of heat, in building materials, decorative deco, art and jewelries. It has also been used in the field of medical products, medical treatments of skin disease, sports wear, military (police uniforms) and woman's cosmetic.It contain an agent, which is called antimicrobial that actually kills and inhibit the growth of bacteria, fungus and viruses. This is the reasons why it is use in UD's for birth control!

Copper has also been made into medicinal bracelet that could suppress pain in arthritis and also a natural sources providing ZINC & IRON to the body by just wearing it. It has been known in poorer developing countries for it's benefit. However, scientist and doctors refuses to extend researches into the benefits of copper due to its low in avenue return as compare to sophisticated drugs.

Why does it change color?

Natural copper are in reddish orange color, it will change to other colors, normally in blue and green by 'adding' different chemicals (salt, water, ammonia) to it. you will see the chemical reaction between the 2 when they meet. This explain why our jewelries contains copper (925 Silver) oxidized when we sweat or leave in open air. And this also explains why when some people skin tone turn green after wearing it a long reasonable of time.

However, the patina and the darkened oxidized color are very much appreciated for its antique look by art work lovers.

How to clean copper?

One of the simplest way are mixing some salt with lemon juice. Dip a soft bristle tooth brush or soft cloth in to the mixture and rub it onto the surface of the copper. Tooth paste are also another option for cleaning copper. I have tried both methods and they works!

So, how will I know if I am allergy to copper?

According to doctors, if you can handle coins made with coppers you probably won't have any problem with wearing copper.

                                                                                                                                        

Read also:

Argentium Silver
14k Gold-filled

Cleaning Copper from kitchen ingredients

Benefits of wearing copper bracelets

Copper as external medication?

Doctor's opinions on copper

The love relationship between yogis and copper.

How to change the color of copper?

Til Then, see you.

~Maggie~