Happy Dia de los Muertos! (aka Day of the Dead) The Day of the Dead is the traditional Mexican holiday to pray for and remember friends and relatives who have died. It also has amazing iconography and handmade traditions, like sugar skulls and paper cut-out banners. This collection of Day of the Dead inspired artwork is in reverence to this holiday.
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Alison Feldmann is the head of editorial and brand content at Etsy. When she's not trawling Etsy for pottery, folk art, and vintage oddities, she enjoys traveling, historical nonfiction, thrift store shopping, and cooking (poorly). She loves a good cat video.
Discover the tradition behind Day of the Dead home altars – and learn how to make your own – with this tutorial by Yreina of Ay Mujer.
Sarah Lohmann concocts an historically accurate cup of cocoa and looks at the story behind this wintertime favorite.
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Sign in to add your ownkittyd said 12 years ago
What a way to celebrate!
NicoAndMooMoo said 12 years ago
Beautiful and colorful tradition to remember our beloveds.
uncharted said 12 years ago
love all the bright colors!
DirtyFootprints said 12 years ago
I love it!
Valleycreations said 12 years ago
Great items!
lifeimagined said 12 years ago
My friend runs the AngelCity store! It's great to see her work here.
DiegosHouseofSugar said 12 years ago
Anything Day of the Dead I love! GRRREAT article! Especially great to see CarmelaJay there :) Her work is fantastic.
DiegosHouseofSugar said 12 years ago
Oh! And in participating with the theme, anyone in the LA area has to check out this Dia de los Muertos festival a fellow Etsier turned me on to. It is the "DOD" festival at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Apparently it is absolutely amazing and many travel from surrounding states just to attend!
CarryMeAway said 12 years ago
I have a dia de los muertos tote! check it out! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15553489
dogties said 12 years ago
Love the skulls!
609East said 12 years ago
Great collection!!!
BorderArts said 12 years ago
I have Dia de Los Muertos shrines! LOVE this holiday!
surly said 12 years ago
Great story! See you at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood tonight for the Dia De Los Muertos festival!
GoldenFlowerCreation said 12 years ago
I GREW UP IN A COUNTRY GREATLY INFLUENCED WITH THE SPANISH CULTURE AND DAY OF THE DEAD ARE ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED HOLIDAYS! SEEING THIS MADE ME NOSTALGIC!!! :)
QueMilagroStudios said 12 years ago
Dia De Los Muertos has always been a family day with in my home. I was raised in southern cal in a strong catholic family with mexican traditions. And now we education a new generation and many people who are interested in learning about the celebration.
zwzzy said 12 years ago
my friend went down to mexico to celebrate! woo hoo!
spaceoddities said 12 years ago
ooooh love this stuff!
backwoodsophisticate said 12 years ago
These are great! Another awesome skeleton artist who kind of fits here is Jtnee. Check this out: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14908129
JoyandWhimsy said 12 years ago
I listed a Mexico City ghost book with beautiful illustrations of the city's streets, parks, and homes. It's a fun tale that's like part travel book and part friendly ghost story at: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15537264
goldie2675 said 12 years ago
these are some of my favorite shops on etsy! What a great topic!
houndmade said 12 years ago
Happy Dia de los Muertos!
Dalya said 12 years ago
You forgot this listing: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16791528 10inch Los Novios Washable Cloth Menstrual Pad!
thaneeyabean said 12 years ago
Great stuff! Thank you for including my Day of the Dead necklace!! ♥
bunnyartboathut said 12 years ago
dia de los muertos aprons for children at: bunnyartboathut.etsy.com gold teeth, ya'll!
mullishmuse said 12 years ago
i passed by the graveyard today...which today (nov. 1) is for the dead children. they make cool breads shaped like toys and create elaborate wreaths with orange flowers and ribbon. tomorrow is the big night though, celebrating deceased adults-- where they eat at the grave site, favorite foods of the dead, play music in the cemetery, burn copal incense. just thought i would give a few more details for folks that weren't familiar.
CositasSeriasVintage said 12 years ago
I LOVE IT! I'm on my way tomorrow to a beautiful day of the dead celebration in East Los Angeles. This year's celebration will be very meaningful to me as I've recently lost my grandfather. Dia de lis Muertos is a wonderful day to remember and celebrate the lives of those we've lost but continue loving!
2gorditas said 12 years ago
Feliz Dia de los Muertos!! Great choices! Don't forget about us! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14838977
SplishySplashCraft said 12 years ago
I have Dia de Los Muertos Stamps! Love thoses sugar skulls! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16095681
rinkitink said 12 years ago
thanks for celebrating this! I love it!
KariCrumpMosaics said 12 years ago
Hey check out my mosaic sugar skull day of the dead window !!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15510891 LOVE this holiday!!
azzutaluna said 12 years ago
Hey, don't forget about ME, "Death of the Party!" I'm a life sized marrionette, made completely from and dressed in would-be discarded items. Check me out!
azzutaluna said 12 years ago
Guess it wouldn't hurt to add the link! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14238272
happysilence said 12 years ago
I am very glad to see this Storque article on Dia de los Muertos as I find this holiday to be a big inspiration in my own work.
LoveMeTwoTimes said 12 years ago
Just a great article! Thank you for featuring this wonderful holiday.
BadBabyQuilts said 12 years ago
No papel picado? I bought some terrific tissue papel picado from aymujer - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15684213 -- and I offer some fabric Papel Picado: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16117400
grflores said 12 years ago
Omg! One of my favorite holidays!!! So colorful and festive!!
flyballbags said 12 years ago
i wish an etsian would sell shadowboxes of day of the dead scenes... like they do in mexico. i love them!
BadBabyQuilts said 12 years ago
Flyballbags, BorderArts sells shadowboxes. Here's one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_gallery_6&listing_id=9655228
robogirl116 said 12 years ago
Dia De Los Muertos, love those cute little skeletons. I love the colors. they're beautiful. Betty the pug http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5978097
missevilkitty2 said 12 years ago
Dia De Los Muertos is one of the best things to come out of mexico besides the food : Via Dia De Los Muertos :) and all of los mexicans:D
spartasoap said 12 years ago
This is a great article, Happy Dia de los Muertos!
candypegram said 12 years ago
cool article
wyattsmagicwagon said 12 years ago
awesome article love all the creations!!!
DianaEvans said 12 years ago
Cool piece on this Holiday...we have something similar here ....everyone goes to visit their deceased family at the graveyard....flowers are laid and prayers are said.... thanks for sharing this... Cheers, Diana
jillhruska said 12 years ago
love the article! check out my bags in day of the dead fabric!!
CannibalCandies said 12 years ago
Check out my Day of the Dead guitar pick earrings too! :)
camilita said 12 years ago
I was born and raised in Mexico, and even so I've lived in the Us for 16 years, I still set up a small altar for Dia de Muertos to celebrate my "muertitots". Great article!
StarfishJewelry said 12 years ago
For Those Who Came Before Us For those who came before us, Father, Sister, Mother For all who died in war, Brother versus brother For anyone who died of a broken heart May their wishes all come true For all the Gods forgotten, May we remember you For dead movie stars and musicians, Who reached the peak of fame, For the peasants of the past, Who shall remain unnamed. For the Saints and the Healers, Whose torches lit the way For our Ancient Families And the wisdom of their day For those who died of illness, murder or neglect Tonight we honor you In your light may we reflect For all of the lost spirits and ghosts Forgotten but not gone Tonight we dance for you, May you see the break of dawn For those who died unnoticed, Lonely in their graves For those who died as captives, fugitives and slaves For those whose time came early, For those whose time was right Tonight we honor you With our Sacred circle’s light From the ashes, the Phoenix rises, A brand new life to live We wish you love, joy and happiness Among our offerings to give Tonight we dance for you Come join us in our fun For those who came before us, The Party’s just begun. ~by Sopdet Meritehuti
dianacolada said 12 years ago
ah, i knew twas you! te amo mi chica bonita. gracias!
Hyena said 12 years ago
Che lindo!!! Especially PersephonePlus's earrings!
BluCille said 12 years ago
I actually went to a day of the dead art gallery. Feliz dia de los muertos!
Sandro95 said 12 years ago
awesomeness!
EJPcreations said 12 years ago
I just love all of them so much!!!
barbosaart said 12 years ago
I love the article and I love Day of the Dead!
CutieDynamite said 12 years ago
Gorgeous!
UniTiger said 12 years ago
I love the little cute ghosts!
sweetlilnothings said 12 years ago
I've always loved this holiday and it's aesthetic. If I could afford it, I would decorate my home with all things "Day of the Dead." I must say, I like the different directions people are taking the aesthetic. I'm always looking for new ways to represent something and some of you guys out in etsy have really hit on some great stuff!
PersephonePlus said 12 years ago
Whee.....! thanks for this....(and thank you Hyena!)
vesedo said 12 years ago
Love Mexico, yes, amazing!!!
PiperBags said 12 years ago
Sonoma has a tradition of celebrating the Day of the Dead. It really is a whole community involvement. Although some in the town say it is too morbid an idea to celebrate, I think it is a wonderful way to remember and celebrate the loved ones we have have lost. I make an altar in my dining room. This year I made 3 different brightly colored Dia Bags and they sold out in a couple of days. Someday, I hope to go to Oaxaca and see the celebrations in person!
KarlaElyGlass said 9 years ago
My art was included in the exhibit at the Dia de los Muertos festival this weekend at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary - what a splendid bash! Check out my shop to see a few of my pieces... I will post more upon my return.