{"product_id":"vintage-matl-matilde-poulat-sterling-silver-turquoise-bow-screw-back-earrings","title":"Vintage MATL Matilde Poulat Sterling Silver \u0026 Turquoise Bow Screw Back Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely vintage MATL Mexican Silver and Turquoise bow earrings, featuring classic Poulat motifs - the bow at the top, floral\/sunburst shape in the center, and a scalloped bottom, each with inlaid turquoise cabochons. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMatilde’s MATL pieces are highly collectible and will likely become more so as time continues. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eIn great vintage condition with minor wear and patina consistent with age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eEach earring measures approximately 1\" x 1.5\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"336\" data-start=\"90\"\u003eStamped with Matilde Poulat's MATL hallmark, \"925\" and \"Silver Mexico\" on earring backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatilde Eugenia Poulat was born in 1900 and was from Mexico City. She studied art at the prestigious Academy of San Carlos in Mexico, and in her early years, was both a painter and a painting teacher. In the early ’30s Matilde turned her full attention to the design and crafting of fine silver jewelry. She \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eestablished her own brand, MATL, in 1934.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMatilde is \u003cspan\u003ea striking example of an artist who forged her style and found success by rejecting colonial legacies and following an independent creative path. Her\u003c\/span\u003e designs emphasized both religion and pre-European folk art, \u003cspan\u003eembracing the rich artistic heritage of pre-Columbian civilization. The motifs Matilde favored — doves, flowers, and tiny bells — echo the whimsical narratives of contemporary Mexican folk art.\u003c\/span\u003e In the 1940’s she became internationally renowned for her work, which accentuated more ancient styles and used a spectacular array of intensely colored stones, most often amethyst, turquoise, and coral. The delicate and detailed use of coral and turquoise stones required both talent and time to complete the considerable chasing work. It's no surprise her designs were often copied, a form of recognition and flattery in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deco-Ration","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44142250229894,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/4784\/files\/MexicansilverVintagephotos-2026-07-09T122555.516.png?v=1783618003","url":"https:\/\/olson-house.com\/products\/vintage-matl-matilde-poulat-sterling-silver-turquoise-bow-screw-back-earrings","provider":"Olson House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}