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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Heart in Hand Ornament
Size: 9.5 inches tall
This Heart in Hand Ornament (Mano Con Corazón, Grande) features an unpainted silver hand with a centered deep red heart and small deep red hearts around the wrist. Large enough to be used as wall decor or as a large ornament. Created by Conrado Villegas Alcazár.
SKU: TN-2_100$24.50 -
Blue & Gold Hearts Wall Plaque
Size: 11 inches tall x 10 inches wide x 2 inches deep
Our Blue & Gold Hearts Wall Plaque has 15 hearts. It features a centered curved heart of blue and gold, topped with a gold flame. It is surrounded by 12 smaller hearts in alternating colors of blue and gold. This is a unique, 3-Dimensional statement piece. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende by Jaime Hernandez Cruz.
SKU: TN-2_102$49.00 -
Heart With Geometric Frame
Size: 6.5 inches tall
The Heart With Geometric Frame ornament is uniquely designed. It features a red heart surrounded by a gold border. The geometric frame of seven rectangular shaped rays. Each ray contains a small red heart. It is topped with a blue torch. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_104$8.25 -
Heart With Sunflower Emblem
Size: 5.25 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide
The Heart With Sunflower Emblem ornament can be used as an ornament or a wall decoration. It is painted in brilliant and shining colors. It will be a standout among your Valentines Day decor. Made by the Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_107$7.25 -
Heart With Pink Border
Size: 5.75 inches tall
Our Heart With Pink Border Ornament is uniquely colored. It features a red heart with a green border. The green border is set off by a bright pink, lacy frame. A blue flame tops the heart. It is very bright, shiny, and colorful. It will be a standout among your Valentines Day decor. It also makes a unique gift for weddings, showers, or other romantic occasions. Handcrafted in Oaxaca by Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_108$7.25 -
Pink Sacred Heart
Size: 6 inches tall x 3 inches wide
The Pink Sacred Heart features a bright pink heart surrounded by a purple, red, and gold frame. The fire is gold and red. A green and blue torch hold the flame. It is a very colorful piece by Artesanias Garcia in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_109$7.00 -
Heart With Red Torch Ornament
Size: 6.25 inches tall x 3.25 inches wide
Our Heart With Red Torch Ornament features a red heart topped with a red torch with purple accent. The heart has a beautiful back border that is set off with a bright silver embossed frame. Handcrafted in Oaxaca by Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_110$7.75 -
Heart With Wings Magnet
Size: 3.25 inches wide
Heart With Wings Magnet features a bright red heart with two embossed silver wings. Handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-9_42$4.25 -
Heart With Gold Wings Magnet
Size: 2 inches tall
The Heart with Gold Wings Magnet is painted in brilliant colors of red, gold and green. By artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-9_41$4.25 -
Heart With Angel Wings
Size: 5 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
Our Heart with Angel Wings ornament features a bright red heart with a green band. The heart has an embossed floral design. It is topped with gold colored angel wings and a red and blue torch. This is a bright and colorful ornament. By the Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_111$7.50 -
Heart with Pink Buds
Size: 6.5 inches tall
Our Heart With Pink Buds ornament features a deep red colored heart surrounded by an orange and gold border. The frame has pink and green rose buds and colorful detailing on top. This large ornament is stunning hung on a wall or other flat surface. It is a beautiful gift for Mother’s Day! Handcrafted by the Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico in Oaxaca.
SKU: tn-2_112$9.25 -
Flaming Heart Floral Border Ornament
Size: 4.5 inches tall x 3 inches wide
This Flaming Heart Floral Border Ornament features a bright red heart bordered by a frame of red, pink, blue, and purple flowers. It is topped with a red flame. Hand-painted on the front side, the back side is the natural reflective silver color. Made of punched tin crafted by the Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_029$5.75 -
Green & Gold Hearts Wall Plaque
Size: 11 inches tall x 10 inches wide
The Green & Gold Hearts Wall Plaque features a 3 dimensional design. It has a protruding green heart on a larger heart of green and gold. It is topped with a gold flame and surrounded by 12 small hearts of alternating colors in green and gold. Handcrafted in San Miguel de Allende.
SKU: TN-2_124$49.00 -
Heart With White Flowers Ornament
Size: 7 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
The Heart With White Flowers Ornament features a red heart surrounded by a white floral border. It is topped with an orange flame. It will be a beautiful addition to your Valentines Day decorations. Embossed and painted by hand in Oaxaca’s taller called Corazon Magico.
SKU: TN-2_126$8.50 -
Heart With Floral Border Ornament
Size: 7 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
The Heart With Floral Border Ornament features a red heart surrounded by a floral border of blue and red. It is topped with a blue flame. The colors are bold. It will be a beautiful addition to your Valentines Day decorations. Embossed and painted by hand in Oaxaca’s taller called Corazon Magico.
SKU: TN-2_125$8.50 -
Red Heart With Blue Wings
Size: 9.5 inches long x 3.5 inches tall
This Red Heart With Blue Wings ornament features a bright red heart. The wings are embossed and painted a bright blue with the top edging painted yellow. Use this piece as wall decor or a large ornament. Handcrafted Oaxaca by Corazon Magico workshop.
SKU: TN-2_127$9.50 -
Green Heart With Wings
Size: 9.5 inches long x 3.5 inches tall
This Green Heart With Wings ornament features a bright green heart with heavily embossed silver wings. It is a bright and unique wall decor. Made in Oaxaca by Corazon Magico workshop.
SKU: TN-2_128$9.50 -
Heart with Yellow Wings
Size: 9.5 inches long x 3.5 inches
Our Heart with Yellow Wings ornament features a bright red heart. The wings are painted yellow along the top edge and are embossed for texture and design. Made in Oaxaca by Corazon Magico.
SKU: TN-2_129$9.50 -
Heart & Angels Medallion Wall Decor
Size: 9 inches tall x 8.5 inches wide
Heart & Angels Medallion wall decor is stately. It features a deep red heart and buds. The angels, flame, and framing are unpainted. The heavily embossed design is beautiful. Handcrafted by Conrado Villegas Alcazar.
SKU: TN-6_030$45.00 -
Sacred Heart Magnet
Size: 2.5 inches tall x 1.25 inches wide
The Sacred Heart Magnet decoration features a red heart surrounded by a silver frame and topped by a silver flame. Created by local artisans in Oaxaca, Mexico. Sold by Viva Oaxaca Folk Art.
SKU: TN-9_39$4.25 -
Heart With Blue Flame
Size: 6 inches tall x 4 inches wide
Our Heart With Blue Flame ornament features a red heart topped with a bright blue flame. The heart is surrounded with a floral border of pink, purple, and red flowers. This ornament will be colorful standout in your Valentines Day decorations. Made in Oaxaca by Corazon Magico.
SKU: TN-2_131$8.25 -
Winged Heart with Dangles
Size: 5.5 inches wide x 4 inches tall
The Winged Heart with Dangles ornament features a bright red heart surrounded by a bright silver border and antiqued silver frame. The antiqued silver wings have two small red heart dangles. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_132$8.25 -
Heart With Blue Frame Ornament
Size: 6 inches tall x 4 inches wide
The Heart With Blue Frame Ornament features a bright red heart topped with a red flame. A beautiful bright blue frame surrounds the heart. It will be a standout among you Valentines Day decorations. Made in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_135$7.75 -
Hearts with Wings Set Of Five
Size: 7.5 inches long x 3 inches tall each
Our Hearts with Wings Set includes five colorful ornaments. Each ornament features a bright red heart with heavily embossed silver wings. The wings are highlighted with a bright color along the top edge of the following colors: yellow, green, purple, orange, and blue. They look striking when hung together. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-2_002$29.99 -
Hearts with Flowers Ornaments Set
Size: 6 inches tall x 4 inches wide
Our Hearts with Flowers Ornaments Set includes three colorful ornaments. They each feature a red heart with an embossed antiqued silver frame. Each is topped with a silver flower with brightly colored leaves. The individual ornaments have leaves of orange, purple, and green. Made in Oaxaca, Mexico.
SKU: TN-2_009$19.50 -
Heart With Red Buds
Size: 7 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide
Our Heart With Red Buds ornament features a deep red colored heart surrounded by a gold border. The frame has red and green rose buds and colorful detailing on top. This large ornament is stunning hung on a wall or other flat surface. It is a beautiful gift for Mother’s Day! Handcrafted by the Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_106$9.25 -
Sacred Heart Ornament
Size: 7 inches tall x 4.5 inches wide
Our Sacred Heart Ornament features a red heart with silver thorns and antiqued silver flame. Handcrafted by the Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico in Oaxaca.
SKU: TN-2_137$8.75 -
Antiqued Cross with Heart
Size: 8.5 inches tall x 5.5 inches wide
Our Antiqued Cross with Heart Ornament features a heavily embossed design on antiqued tin. A red heart is centered on the cross. This ornament is beautiful hanging on a wall or other flat surface. Handcrafted in Oaxaca by Artesanías De Hojalata Corazón Magico.
SKU: TN-2_138$9.50