{"product_id":"day-of-the-dead-decoration-kit-copy","title":"Milagro Decoration Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Milagro Decoration Kit was inspired by a display of Milagros from around the world and on view inside at the Museum of International Folk Art, in Santa Fe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePictured alongside the kit are photos of a few of the museum's  Milagro displays. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the Spanish came to the New World, they brought with them the Milagro tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated from Spanish to English, the word Milagro means miracle. These “charms” can be made of silver, tin or gold, bone, wood, or wax; and come in many shapes and sizes: from hearts, hands, and eyes, to houses, and animals. Milagros can be offered for healing or in gratitude for a prayer answered. Equally they are carried or given for protection and good luck. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Milagro set is made of plywood and is unpainted. Enjoy it as or paint your very own. Instructions included, but please note\u003cem\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003efor best results, we recommend you remove the Milagros out of the kit and paint them before assembling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eString them together to make a wall hanging, hang them on a tree,  or give them as Valentine's Day gifts. Approximate dimensions for the hand Milagro: 7\" high or 18cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelow are some of the qualities assigned to Milagros.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeart:\u003c\/strong\u003e love, joy, longing, passion, worry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand:\u003c\/strong\u003e work, strength, creativity, creation, help \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEyes:\u003c\/strong\u003e vision, insight, intuition, vigilance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHorse:\u003c\/strong\u003e work, speed, travel, journey\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDog:\u003c\/strong\u003e dog, protection, loyalty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e home, protection, family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCredits for the Milagros pictured:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture to the left are photos of the source of inspiration for the Milagro set: metal milagros from various countries, Girard Foundation Collection, Museum of International Folk Art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1 METIO STUDIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46912536117426,"sku":"MDK","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0281\/3532\/5780\/files\/Copyofcategoryimagesforwebsite_18.jpg?v=1770846773","url":"https:\/\/mfashop.mfah.org\/products\/day-of-the-dead-decoration-kit-copy","provider":"The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}