Novios

Novios
Folk Art for Day-of-the-Dead Theme Weddings!

Day of the Dead Weddings - a new twist !
Ancient Day of the Dead traditions from Mexico have captured the imagination of novios (sweethearts) around the country.
More and more people are celebrating their nuptials by including aspects of the Dia de los Muertos holidays in their happy day. By embracing these wonderful customs, you are inviting all of your loved ones to join you by recognizing the complete cycle of life !

Bride & Groom tiles, each is 4" x 8"
(Nice wedding present)
$58. /set F2060

Elegant Novio Couples - Very unique, collectable keepsake, made by a famous artist in Michoacan. Finely detailed papier mache novios, to dramatically decorate a Day of the Dead wedding. Great anniversary present also. Great craftsmanship !
12.5" tall N2001 $145.00
16" tall N2002 $195.00

Wedding papel picado Banners
Add a festive touch to your wedding !

Want that traditional romantic feel of Mexico at your wedding? Papel picado banner strings have been used in front of churches and in patio reception in Mexico for hundreds of years.. Hang them at the ceremony location, bride's home, reception or bridal shower. "In-stock" papel picado banners are white, finely detailed lacy tissue paper, ready for shipment. Large strings extend to approx. 20 feet and each panel measures 13" x 18". Hand made by a 74 year old master artist in Puebla, Mexico. B1030 $18 per strand.

Our wedding banners were featured in Martha Stewart Wedding Magazine (2005) and Domino Magazine (June 2006).

Or order custom banners~~
If you want a customized look, we can have our artist include the bride and groom's names and date of the wedding! Custom work can specify colors. Orders must be made 8 to
12 weeks in advance, 18 banner strings minimum. Call for specific details.

Peruvian Wedding Retablo. Wonderful keepsake w/ love birds 4"x5.5"h
F2047 $60.

Mini Matchbook Retablo from Peru. One of Angela's favorites! Doors will close and are painted on both sides. Bride & Groom elegantly attired. 2"x 3" A1024 $22

NEW !!!
Adorable Brazilian Novios 4" tall
F2011 $24.

Flat Tin Guadalupe
1.5 x 2"h Peru
F2073 $6.00

Flat Tin Milagro
1.5 x 2"h Peru
F2072 $6.

Over-Joyed Novios
3"h F2071 $14./pr

Open-mouth Novio Cake topper
3 3/8"h, Glitter decor
F2012 $26./pr


Clay Bouquet Couple with hat and flowers. Finely detailed - from Peru On wooden base. Asst'd pastel colors. 6.5" h A2003 $54.	Extra large bendable clay Novios, 8.5" tall.. On 5 x 2.4" wood base. Only a few left! F2005 $34.	Clay Adoring Couple 6" h, from Peru On wooden base. A2002 $52.

These exquisite ultra-mini handmade roses are perfect for sugar skulls, retablos, and other finely detailed folk art projects. Approx. 3/8 inch diameter!
Made in Thailand. Heavy paper with short wire stems. 30 blossoms per bouquet.

Another finely detailed
Cake-Topper from Peru.
Asstd pastel dresses.
5 1/2" tall F2081 $42.

"Pastel" A1027 $5.

Toast your wedding or anniversary & celebrate LIFE with these handpainted Novio champagne glasses. Painted by local artist. Set of 2 glasses. A1004 $48.

Finely detailed Novios,
3.5" h
N2051 $30. Pair

Painted Clay Novios, 3.5"h
N2052 $16. Pair

Bride and Groom marionettes are handmade by local artists. Papier mache faces & wood feet. Handmade, dress, tux, top hat and veil. Collectable.
Large dolls measure 24". Great for toasting wedding and anniversaries or for memento videos.

A1093
$135.00 for the pair

Glitter Tuxedo Bendable Bride & Groom. Use for cake topper or animation. Approx 4" tall. Bride has a nice wedding dress & bouquet.
A1092 $ 22.00


Dime-sized mini roses, handmade, crepe paper, assorted colors. These are great to tie off cello bags of chocolates for your favors or other art projects. F2052 $5./dozen	Paper Mache Novio Couple, 18.5" tall from Laura Linares' shop. N2050 $165. pair (Out) (Call if you can use one bride that was "left" at the altar!?)


Wedding Photography Box. Excellent collector's quality mini skeleton box. Cute gift for the wedding party. 3.5 x 2.5h x 1.5" F2025 $30	Flexible "Rose" wedding couple "cake topper" , 2 pcs 4" tall M6016 $28. /pr	Novios Chocolate Bars Mold C4550 $9.00

Marital Bliss is short-lived with these carved & painted wooden figures from PERU. The arms swing as you move the base back & forth!
5.5"h x 10" lg. A1046 $11.

	These exquisite ultra-mini handmade roses are perfect for sugar skulls, retablos, and other finely detailed folk art projects. Approx. 3/8 inch diameter! Made in Thailand. Heavy paper with short wire stems. 30 blossoms per bouquet.

Another finely detailed Cake-Topper from Peru. Asstd pastel dresses. 5 1/2" tall F2081 $42.	Close-up view	"Pastel" A1027 $5.

Toast your wedding or anniversary & celebrate LIFE with these handpainted Novio champagne glasses. Painted by local artist. Set of 2 glasses. A1004 $48.	Finely detailed Novios, 3.5" h N2051 $30. Pair	Painted Clay Novios, 3.5"h N2052 $16. Pair