Orange Xolo | Day of the Dead Edition

Handmade Xoloitzcuintle, Día de Muertos Inspired

A$75.00

Inspired by the cempasúchil, the marigold that lights the way on Día de Muertos. Hand-embroidered in warm orange, red and yellow, with a black skeleton design and orange pom-pom tufts. A cheerful little guide for your shelf, desk or ofrenda.

The Legend of the Xolo

In Mexica tradition, the Xoloitzcuintle guided souls through Mictlán, the underworld, carrying them across its great river to their final rest. Today it remains a symbol of loyalty and protection, and a beloved part of Día de Muertos.

Material: felt with hand-embroidered skeleton design

Approx. 25 cm tall

Hand-embroidered floral pattern in orange, red and yellow tones

Orange pom-pom tufts on head and tail

Four-legged free-standing design