Day of the Dead; In Remembrance

Dia de los Muertos, or "Day of the Dead", is a traditional celebration in Latin America whereby #sugarskulls are used to honor family ancestors. Sugar skulls are edible confections that are placed on altars as offerings to the deceased. They may also be given to the living as tokens of esteem. Artisans decorate the sugar skulls with brightly colored icing and embellishments. Rather than the frightfulness of a Halloween skeleton, sugar skulls are endearing or even humorous creations. Many are customized with specific details that represent characteristics of the deceased person being honored.

In homage to the spirit of #DiadelosMuertos, Joaquina Design Studio has produced a rendition of a sugar skull in the form of a textile wall hanging. This particular sugar skull bears symbols of one who loved family, cigars, and women (note the lipstick kiss on the brow!). Day of the Dead is celebrated on Nov. 2nd., and it's not strictly for Latin Americans. Anyone can partake in this folk tradition to commemorate meaningful people, both the living and those who have passed on.