Handmade Papier Mache Cat Alebrije - Fanciful Cat Family Fun and Games The classic allure of the

The classic allure of the Silk Road combines exquisite stones in a stylish design by Marina Popova from Uzbekistan

this silk and cotton blend cushion cover with 100% silk thread

Showcasing hammered finishes and twisted patterns

leaving a perfect cast of the original design

100% cotton exterior and lining

Handmade Papier Mache Cat Alebrije - Fanciful Cat Family Fun and Games The classic allure of theWorking in papier mache, Marina Lozano in Mexico creates this fanciful alebrije sculpture. The winged cat is carefully hand painted with a dizzying array of motifs in myriad colors. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head