Hearts & Heart Decor
The Radiance of Tin Art
Tinwork is one of Mexico's oldest crafts. Rooted in Spanish colonial times, tinplate workers manufactured it by dipping thin sheets of iron into molten tin. This coats the iron with a bright, durable surface that is resistant to rusting. Our tin figures are entirely handmade (cutout, punched, embossed and soldered) by craftsmen using great precision and artistic flair. Painted with bright, durable lacquer and enamel colors, tin figures are inexpensive, lightweight and long lasting. In modern Mexico, the two centers of tin smithing are Oaxaca and San Miguel de Allende, and we carry products from both cities.
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This subcategory of Mexican tin art contains colorful tin heart ornaments and wall plaques. All are handmade in Oaxaca. First, we have the biggest selection of handmade Mexican tin hearts online. Our customers use them for wedding and shower decorations, Valentine’s Day keepsakes, clever dangling mobiles, and decorative wall decor.
Please take the time to browse our other tin products. We carry beautiful animal figures and birds. For example, our Day of Dead and Halloween tins make unique decorations for holiday festivities. We carry hundreds of Christmas and Hanukkah ornaments that will sparkle and shine, In addition to those, our Nicho frames are filled with images of the Saints, Frida Kahlo, Lady Guadalupe, and more. We also carry small decorative magnets. Use the drop-down menu above, under TIN ORNAMENTS & DECOR.
The age of tinwork in Mexico goes back at least to the 1700s. Tin was originally manufactured by dipping thin sheets of iron into molten tin to coat them with a bright surface that was durable and highly resistant to rusting. (However, if the surface is scratched, revealing the iron underneath, it will begin to rust if exposed to rain or high humidity.) For an artisan, the appeal of working with tin is its lightness, strength and low cost. It is easily bent, cut and soldered to form intricate shapes.
In eras gone by, Mexicans decorated their homes with tin photo frames, candelabras, lanterns, and tin and glass frames (nichos) holding pictures of saints. In humble churches, tin crowns were set on the heads of statues. Lit tin lanterns were carried during processions and tin candlesticks adorn the altars.
Tinwork is often referred as the poor man’s silver. In Mexico, every religious and festive object handcrafted in silver has a counterpart in tinplate. The same degree of skill and passion the silversmiths put into their work can be found in the less opulent pieces made by tinsmiths. Most importantly, these pieces also have an alluring shine and charming brilliance.
These days, tinsmiths in Oaxaca and San Miguel de Allende are carrying on the traditions, making Christmas decorations, tin soldiers, heart-shaped wall plaques and a variety of clever toys. Most of their work is for export to the southern United States, where tinwork is one of the most visible manifestations of Mexican Culture. Most popular with American collectors are the cheerful, flat ornaments, of which we have many here at Viva Oaxaca Folk Art. Take a look and enjoy.
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Curved Heart With Blue Border
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
Our Curved Heart With Blue Border Ornament is very colorful and bright! It has a bright red heart surrounded by a wide bright blue embossed border. There is gold detailing around the heart and border. It will be a standout among your seasonal decor. It looks beautiful hanging on a wall or other flat surface. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_057$7.25 -
Large Curved Heart Ornament
Size: 7 inches tall x 5.75 inches wide
Our Large Curved Heart Ornament is very colorful and bright! It has a bright red heart surrounded by a wide bright blue embossed border. There is gold detailing around the heart and border. It will be a standout among your seasonal decor. It looks beautiful hanging on a wall or other flat surface. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_056$8.25 -
Silver Heart with Drops Ornament
Size: 4.25 inches tall x 3 inches wide
Our Silver Heart with Drops Ornament is an unpainted, shiny silver. This makes a wonderful shower favor. Handmade in Oaxaca by Carlos Valdez.
SKU: TN-2_055$4.75 -
Heart With Flower Ornament
Size: 6 inches tall
Our Heart With Flower Ornament features a deep red heart topped with leaves of the same color. A black and silver flower is centered in the leaves. The heart has a shiny silver border set off by a black silver frame. This striking piece will be a great addition to you seasonal decor!
SKU: TN-2_065$7.25 -
Heart With Red Leaves Ornament
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 4 inches wide
Our Heart With Red Leaves Ornament features a deep red heart topped with leaves of the same color and a yellow flower accent. The heart is framed with black and silver detailing. Handmade in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_068$7.25 -
Colorful Hearts Collection
Sizes: 3.5 inches to 6 inches tall
Our Colorful Hearts Collection is a boxed set of ten different tin heart ornaments, Each colorful and shiny heart is handmade by tinsmiths in Oaxaca. Buy the box and save $10 over individual heart prices. These are a wonderful gift for a wedding shower or another romantic occasion.
SKU: TN-2_071$58.99 -
Heart with Red Flame
Size: 6 inches tall
Our Heart With Red Flame Ornament features a dark red heart with a tall red flame. The embossed border is edged by a smooth scroll design. Handcrafted by M.A.R.O.
SKU: TN-2_073$7.50 -
Small Red and Silver Heart Ornament
Size: 3.5 inches tall x 3.25 inches wide
Our Small Red and Silver Heart Ornament features a bright red heart is surrounded by a wide embossed tin frame. Made by Aquino family tinsmiths in Oaxaca. It will be a beautiful addition to your Valentines Day decorations, or give as a gift for any romantic occasion.
SKU: TN-2_076$5.50 -
Heart With Gold Flame Ornament
Size: 5.5 inches tall x 5.25 inches wide
Our Heart With Gold Flame Ornament is chunky with a deep red heart topped with a wide gold flame. It is surrounded with a blue border with red accents. It will make a very colorful addition to your seasonal decor! Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico by Artesanias Garcia.
SKU: TN-2_081$7.50 -
Silver Heart Ornament Collection
Size: Between 4 and 6 inches tall
Our Silver Heart Ornament Collection contains five hearts of different designs. This boxed set of shiny silver tin ornaments are handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico. They are given a clear glossy coat for shine. Use them as wedding or shower keepsakes, ornaments, or wall decor.
SKU: TN-2_082$24.50 -
Silver and Red Heart Ornament
Size: 6 inches tall and wide
Our Silver and Red Heart Ornament features a bright red heart is surrounded by a wide embossed tin frame. Made by Aquino family tinsmiths in Oaxaca. It will be a beautiful addition to your Valentines Day decorations, or give as a gift for any romantic occasion.
SKU: TN-2_075$8.25 -
Silver Heart In Star Ornament
Size: 6 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide
The Silver Heart In Star ornament is a shiny silver color. It’s given a clear, glossy coat for shine. Made by tinsmiths in Oaxaca. Use for wedding shower favors or Christmas ornaments.
SKU: TN-2_078$6.25 -
Blue Heart Ornament
Size: 3.5 inches tall x 3 inches wide
Our Blue Heart Ornament is very colorful. A bright blue heart is surrounded by a wide bright pink frame. Made by Aquino family tinsmiths in Oaxaca. It will be a beautiful addition to your Valentines Day decorations, or give as a gift for any romantic occasion.
SKU: TN-2_084$5.25 -
Bulging Heart Magnet
Size: 1.5 inches tall
Bulging Heart Magnet features a protruding red heart with a silver frame. Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-9_27$4.25 -
Red Flaming Heart Magnet
Size: 2 inches tall
The Red Flaming Heart Magnet features a red heart surrounded by a silver border embossed with a floral design, and topped with a red flame. Handmade in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-9_28$4.25 -
Divine Light Sacred Heart Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches tall
Our Divine Light Sacred Heart ornament is painted in bright red and yellow. The rays are left unpainted and glossed for a shiny silver finish. It is a beautiful addition to your holiday decor. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: RA-3_12$4.75 -
Red Heart with Wings Ornament
Size: 7.5 inches long
This Red Heart with Wings Ornament features a deep red heart with an embossed silver border. The wings are embossed and painted red along the top edge. The wings are embossed antiqued silver. Use this piece as wall decor or a large ornament.
SKU: TN-2_088$8.25 -
Heart with Purple Drops
Size: 4.75 inches tall x 4.25 inches wide
Our Heart with Purple Drops Ornament features a red heart surrounded by a silver border. The border has purple drops surrounding it. It is topped with a gold crown. Handmade in Oaxaca by Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_090$6.25 -
Heart with Silver Cross
Size: 4.5 inches tall
Our Heart with Silver Cross ornament is a simple design of a red heart with a silver frame, and topped with a silver cross. This small ornament is a beautiful addition to your religious celebrations. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_085$5.25 -
Sacred Heart with Arrow
Size: 3.5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
Our Sacred Heart With Arrow ornament features a red heart pierced by a silver arrow. It is topped with a silver cross. Handmade in Oaxaca by Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_091$5.25 -
Devotional Heart Ornament
Size: 4 inches tall
Our Devotional Heart Ornament features a bright red heart topped with a cross with red accents. It has an embossed silver frame. Can be used as an ornament or wall art. Handmade in Oaxaca by Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_092$6.25 -
Oval Heart Ornament
Size: 4 inches tall
This Oval Heart Ornament is uniquely shaped. It features a rounded oval-shaped heart of deep red. It is surrounded by a silver frame of embossed tin. Handmade in Oaxaca by Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_093$5.75 -
Flaming Heart Magnet
The Flaming Heart Magnet features a red heart surrounded in gold. It has a border of flowers in red, blue and purple. It is topped by a pink and blue flame. Handmade in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-9_32$4.25 -
Cross with Heart Magnet
Size: 2.5 inches tall
Cross with Heart Magnet features a red heart in the center of an embossed tin silver cross.
SKU: TN-9_33$4.25 -
Metallic Gold Heart Plaque
Size: 7.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide
This Metallic Gold Heart Plaque is a 3-Dimensional piece. It features a light red heart soldered onto a golden frame. Handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico by Jaime Hernandez Cruz.
SKU: TN-2_096$18.50 -
Silver Heart Wall Plaque, gold color border, 3D design, 8-inch
3D Heart wall plaque handmade by Jaime Hdz. Cruz
Measures 8 inches tall. Hangs on wall.
SKU: TN-2_097$18.50 -
Blue Flower Heart Plaque
Size: 6.5 inches tall x 5 inches wide
The Blue Flower Heart Plaque is a 3-D Wall plaque. It features a bright red heart. It is topped with a blue and yellow flower. The flower has green leaves and the heart is surrounded with a brown and yellow border. Handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico by Jaime Hernandez Cruz,
SKU: TN-2_098$18.50 -
Pink Flower Heart Plaque
Size: 6.5 inches tall x 5 inches wide
The Pink Flower Heart Plaque is a beautiful 3-D wall hanging. Painted in brilliant colors. A bright red heart is surrounded by a blue border. It is topped with a pink flower and green leaves. Handmade in Mexico by Jaime Hdz. Cruz.
SKU: TN-2_099$18.50