Folk Art in our Casita

Our Casa Rosada is old and rustic.  In keeping with the colonial and indigenous feel of San Cristobal, Deborah, our English landlord, has decorated the house with many interesting and beautiful pieces of art and native handicrafts.  In my view, the house itself is a work of art.

The most striking feature upon entering the home is the turquoise-painted fireplace with a Chamula cross hung on it.  At night, with a fire in the fireplace, it makes the room warm and inviting.  Sara bought two candles she placed on the mantle piece.  At night we sit in front of fireplace watching Netflix on her Kindle.

Many of the pieces of furniture in the house are carved in a colonial style.

Mayan textiles are used throughout the house.

Pottery form other parts of Mexico include the purified-water jug we use each day

Two prints in a more modern Mexican style adorn the walls of our bedroom