Vintage Mexican Popotillo Straw Mosaic Folk Art by Arturo Hernández – Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico

An exquisite and authentic example of traditional Mexican Popotillo (Arte en Popotillo / Straw Marquetry) folk art. Handcrafted by recognized Mexican folk artist Arturo Hernández in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico.

Popotillo is an ancient, highly skilled Pre-Columbian and colonial Mexican art form where natural wild grass straw stems (cambray / popotillo) are hand-dyed with vibrant pigments, cut individually to millimeter precision, and meticulously laid onto beeswax/resin-coated backing to create stunning, textured pictorial mosaics.

This artwork depicts a charming Mexican village street scene featuring a local couple in traditional attire walking toward a historic colonial church and bell tower (campanario) beneath a palm tree at sunset.

Framed behind glass in its original rustic solid wood frame, ready to hang and display.

Key Features & Artwork Details

• Authentic Hand-Dyed Popotillo Straw Art: Created using thousands of individual, dyed straw stems aligned by hand to create intricate texture, depth, and shadow.
• Hand-Signed by the Artist: Original handwritten artist signature and location inscription in white ink below the image: Arturo Hernández / Pto. Vallarta, Jal. México.
• Vibrant Scenic Subject: Beautifully portrays Mexican architectural heritage, colonial arches, church domes, and local street life.
• Ready to Hang: Presented under glass within a rustic black-painted wooden frame fitted with a top brass hanging ring.

Technical Specifications

• Artist: Arturo Hernández
• Origin / Location: Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
• Medium / Technique: Popotillo / Straw Marquetry / Dyed Straw Mosaic
• Subject: Mexican Village Scene, Church & Couple (Folk Art / Landscape)
• Framing: Framed behind protective glass in solid wood frame
• Frame Finish: Rustic Matte Black
• Era / Period: Vintage (c. 1970s–1980s)
• Signature: Hand-signed lower right/left: Arturo Hernández / Pto. Vallarta, Jal. México
• Dimensions: 19x13cm / 7 ½ x 5 ⅛ Inches

Condition Summary

• Straw Artwork: Excellent preserved state. Clean, richly colored, completely undisturbed under protective glass.
• Frame & Glass: Glass is clean without cracks. Frame has honest vintage edge wear and charming artisan character.

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