Sugar Skull Brooch

Dia de Los Muertos, on November 1st, marks the opening of heaven's gates for departed children.  Originating froma 3500-year-old Aztec tradition, Day of the Dead blends Catholic and indigenous beliefs.  Sugar skulls, born from 17th-century Italian missionaries, became inconic symbols.  Crafted with sugar, lemon juice, and water, they represent the sweetness of life and serve as oferings for appreciation and remembrance.  A beautiful blend of history, sweetness, and cultural fusion.