Mankind wants and needs to believe in a high-being, a creator, a God, or the gods. The religions of the world are so very diverse. Each religion feels it has the answers of how to live now and what's going to happen in the 'after-life'. This web site exhibits the arts and crafts of all religions without supporting or denying any of the many creeds and religions.

FolkArt.Com constantly seeks arts and crafts from ALL religions. If you know of such art, please email art@folkart.com.  

Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead	In Mexican culture there is a philosophical acceptance of death as an integral part of the cycle of life. During "Los Dias de los Muertos", people believe that the souls of the dead return every year to earth for one day. The art on these pages highlights extraordinary creations by extraordinary Mexican Artists.

Guadalupe

Guadalupe

At that time, in the year 1531, in the early days of the month of December, it happened that there lived a poor Indian, named Juan Diego. The Virgin Guadalupe appeared before the frightened youth. She instructed him to tell the Bishop to build a temple on the hillside. The Bishop, not believing the tale Juan Diego told, requested proof. The Holy Virgin again instructed Juan Diego. "Gather roses in your sarape". Miraculously when Juan Diego let down his sarape filled with roses before the Bishop, the image of the Holy Virgin was found embossed on the cloth. Juan Diego's sarape with the image of Guadalupe may be seen today over the alter in the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe in Mexico City. Guadalupe, please pray for us...

Hex Signs
Hex Signs	The fanciful folk art form that has come to be known as Hex Signs originated in southeastern Pennsylvania in the mid 1800's. These signs were painted on barns and houses. An assortment of hex signs plus instructions how to create your own hex signs.

Voodoo
Voodoo	Originating in Africa, the ancient religion of Voodoo has spread across the globe in various forms, and its influences can be seen today more than ever. Through our collaboration with Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans, it is now possible to experience the arts and crafts of this mysterious tradition. African, Haitian, and New Orleans artists are represented.

Vodou Vever Bracelets

Vodou Vever Jewelry made by Miss Kitty

In Vodou, a vever (pronounced vuh-VAY) is a complex symbol representing a particular spirit (lwa). In ceremony, the priestess or priest draws the vever with cornmeal on the floor to help invoke the spirit.  * Legba…Spirit of the Crossroads * Samedi…A Carnal Spirit * Ogu…Spirit of Fire, Iron, War, Technology * Erzulie…Sprit of Love * Damballah-Aida Wedo…Ancient serpent spirit and his wife, who hold the earth it their coils