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Jade and sterling silver
Traditional elephant and paisley motifs adorn this lovely creation from Thailand
Mexican artisan Lourdes Martinez’s daring design challenges convention and champions sustainability
designed by Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi
the owl sees everything that surrounds him
Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Squirrel Jade and sterling silverAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said