Novica Patio
'Colonial Palaces I' (pair)
An old wagon rests in the verdant patio of this regal building. Built in 1748 by the Bishop of Nueva Galicia, Dr. Juan G�mez de Parada and his brother, Dean of the Cathedral Dr. Gin�s G�mez de Parada, today it houses Guadalajara's Legislative Palace.
Merchant: NOVICA
'Colonial Images' (pair)
Pots of geraniums fill the patio of a colonial home in Morelia. Founded in 1541, the gracious city's historical district is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guillermo Fern�ndez de Castro captures architectural details that reveal a home dating from the 17th or early 18th century.
Merchant: NOVICA
Handmade lantern, 'Hacienda'
Peeking through floral cut-outs, candlelight radiates from a charming lantern. Resting on an scalloped base, this handmade lamp evokes a gracious hacienda. Paulo Cort�s creates a delightful desin.
Merchant: NOVICA
Glass candle sconce, 'Night Reflections'
Candlelight flickers alluringly, seen through a cone of blown glass. Roberto Lepe crafts a delightful light for garden or patio. He starts by melting paraffin and bee's wax, adding the desired coloring.
Merchant: NOVICA
Hammock, 'White Sands' (large deluxe)
Soft, natural ivory evokes the powdered sugar sands of the Mexican Caribben. Woven by hand, this king-size hammock is bordered with crocheted lace, tassels and pinewood beads. Maya Artists of the Yucat�n create it in the same way they have for centuries.
Merchant: NOVICA
'Colonial Palaces II' (pair)
The rustic charm of small colonial towns pervades these elegant lithographs by Guillermo Fern�ndez de Castro. Carved wood portals from highland forests line the cobblestone streets of Tapalpa, an alpine village in West Central Mexico.
Merchant: NOVICA