Day of the Dead in Mexico
From Death to the Art of Living
“Face painting during Mexico’s Day of the Dead — a festival where art and memory meet.”
The Colors and Memories of Día de los Muertos: When Death Becomes Art
In October, Goosebump’s creative path led to Mexico during Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) —
a time when death is not sorrow, but art.
Streets glowed with marigolds, their scent thick in the air. Homes built ofrendas, altars of candles, photos, and sugar skulls. People made, played, and danced to remember those who came before.
Among the colors and flickering light, Goosebump felt something real — handcraft isn’t just beauty; it’s a way of remembering.
That warmth between color and shadow is the same feeling we bring into every Goosebump creation: each handmade piece carrying a story, emotion, and heartbeat.
“The marigolds of Mexico — colors that celebrate life and inspire Goosebump’s handmade creations.“
Frida Kahlo and the Colors
We went to La Casa Azul, Frida Kahlo’s blue house in Coyoacán. Every corner felt alive — the smell of paint, the stillness of her bed, the texture of her clothes. It wasn’t a museum visit; it felt like stepping gently into someone’s memory.
Frida once said, “I paint flowers so they will not die.” That line stayed with us. Because that’s what Goosebump tries to do — to give form to what fades, to keep feelings and stories alive through the touch of our hands.
Frida’s world holds contradictions — strength and softness, pain and peace. But everything she touched felt honest.
That honesty is what lives inside Goosebump’s work: every weave, knot, and imperfect texture carries a pulse,
a quiet memory of something that once mattered.
Each creation whispers — we remember, we feel, we are still here.
Frida Kahlo-inspired handmade figure surrounded by marigold flowers during Mexico’s Day of the Dead, symbolizing art, memory, and Goosebump’s creative spirit.
Frida Kahlo’s fearless artistry continues to inspire Goosebump’s Frida Collection.
Explore the collection →
The Power of Handmade: Turning Memory into Creation
Back in Hong Kong, Goosebump brought home the essence of Mexico — the colors, warmth, and spirit of remembrance.
Every handmade piece begins with that energy. Each thread, flower, and detail becomes a bridge between feeling and form.
For Goosebump, handmade is a way to make memory tangible. It’s how we hold on to what time can’t keep —
a smile, a scent, a season, a story.
“Bringing the spirit of Mexico home — a handmade altar in Hong Kong that celebrates life with color and warmth.”
Bringing the Celebration Home:
The Rituals of Everyday Life
Día de los Muertos reminded us that rituals aren’t about perfection or ceremony. They’re about pausing — for someone, for something, for life itself.
Here in Hong Kong, Goosebump believes we can all create small, quiet rituals:
Light a candle at home
Hang a handmade garland
Wrap a gift with intention
You don’t need a special day to celebrate life. Life itself deserves to be celebrated.
FAQ: Goosebump × Día de los Muertos
Q1: What is the Day of the Dead?
A: A Mexican celebration that honors ancestors through handmade art, flowers, and music. It’s about love, not loss.
Q2: How does Frida Kahlo inspire Goosebump?
A: Her emotional honesty and vibrant color inspire our handmade approach — raw, real, and full of life.
Q3: How can I bring this spirit into my home?
A: Start with color and scent — orange marigolds, rattan, candlelight. They remind us that warmth can be handmade.
Q4: Where can I find Goosebump’s handmade collections?
A: Visit our store at 18A Aberdeen Street, Central, or explore online at goosebump.live.
Conclusion: With Our Hands, We Keep Life Warm
Mexico reminded Goosebump of something simple: creating is a quiet prayer.
Handmade work isn’t just making — it’s remembering, feeling, and celebrating life through touch.
Every stitch and knot is a way to light a candle for what we love.
💛 Goosebump believes: even the smallest actions can become rituals of warmth.
🕯️ With our hands, we keep life warm.
