LaMariposaGallery
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Announcement
Welcome to our shop! We have been collecting small decorative items from many countries for many years. We especially love unique arts and crafts pieces made with love by the artisans. We enjoy the hunt for vintage treasures to add to our collection and to offer to others. We also love to take photos when we travel!
While living in Mexico, we learned to appreciate the time and effort put into simple everyday objects that not only were utilitarian but also works of art. Lovely to look at, they also served a purpose. An inherited object will have no meaning for the new owner unless it was something seen and enjoyed often! Try to use or at least display your treasures that you find, that will give meaning and sentiment to others so they won't end up forgotten or tossed in the future.
Interesting new and old found items sometimes are reworked into jewelry or art objects in our shop and presented for sale. We have found it to be very relaxing and pleasurable to design these Mariposa Originals handcrafted pieces. Maybe one will remind you of a favorite place, happy moment or just make you feel good when you wear it.
We have been selling for over 20 years on our website, at an antique mall and on ebay. When it stops being fun, we will quit!
Announcement
Welcome to our shop! We have been collecting small decorative items from many countries for many years. We especially love unique arts and crafts pieces made with love by the artisans. We enjoy the hunt for vintage treasures to add to our collection and to offer to others. We also love to take photos when we travel!
While living in Mexico, we learned to appreciate the time and effort put into simple everyday objects that not only were utilitarian but also works of art. Lovely to look at, they also served a purpose. An inherited object will have no meaning for the new owner unless it was something seen and enjoyed often! Try to use or at least display your treasures that you find, that will give meaning and sentiment to others so they won't end up forgotten or tossed in the future.
Interesting new and old found items sometimes are reworked into jewelry or art objects in our shop and presented for sale. We have found it to be very relaxing and pleasurable to design these Mariposa Originals handcrafted pieces. Maybe one will remind you of a favorite place, happy moment or just make you feel good when you wear it.
We have been selling for over 20 years on our website, at an antique mall and on ebay. When it stops being fun, we will quit!
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Reviews
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labissectrice on Nov 24, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAAA all the way : beautiful item, great communication and excellent customer service by this friendly seller. Many thanks, Nancy, from a happy customer.
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Robert on Apr 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you Nancy! This piece is gorgeous! Yet another beautiful addition for my Taxco silver collection! It’s been great doing business with you!!! :-)
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Robert on Apr 9, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThank you Nancy! Another beautiful addition for my Taxco silver collection! :-)
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Kelpies on Dec 28, 2020
5 out of 5 starsI can hardly believe how nice this pin is, and for such a good price! Beautiful work, substantial weight, clearly marked. Shipping and packaging perfect too, thank you!
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juan on Dec 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsExcellent communication and service. Merchandise was received as expected. The order was for five spindle whorls; I received a free extra one, as a bonus!
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juan on Dec 1, 2020
5 out of 5 starsExcellent communication and service. Merchandise was received as expected.
About LaMariposaGallery
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Matl Salas treasures -
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Vintage Mexican milagro collection -
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Visiting the home of Pal Kepenyes in Acapulco and loving his jewelry and sculptures! -
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Original Fine Art Photos by La Mariposa Gallery
Keep busy doing what you love!
After retiring, I keep busy collecting and selling vintage arts and crafts that I search for both in Mexico and in the Chicagoland area. I also love to travel, take photographs and then have copies printed that I mat to offer for sale.
Shop members
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Nancy Pena
Owner
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns
I don't accept exchanges or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Payment
Etsy Direct Checkout
Sorry but we do not ship international.