Filigree is the ancient ornamental artwork made of delicate intertwined gold and silver wire mainly used to create jewellery.

This art was widely practised by many of the Pre-Hispanic cultures in Mexico and it continued to evolve with the influence from Spain adopting Arab nuances and due to the crafting technique every single piece of artwork has a delicate appearance.

Filigree is the ancient ornamental artwork made of delicate intertwined gold and silver wire mainly used to create jewellery.

This art was widely practised by many of the Pre-Hispanic cultures in Mexico and it continued to evolve with the influence from Spain adopting Arab nuances and due to the crafting technique every single piece of artwork has a delicate appearance.

A filigree asp dotted with turquoise was twisted on one arm like a shimmering ribbon, with two carbuncles for eyes and a gold dart in the tongue

Salvador Díaz Mirón

A filigree asp dotted with turquoise was twisted on one arm like a shimmering ribbon, with two carbuncles for eyes and a gold dart in the tongue

Salvador Díaz Mirón