Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Thai Tribal Crafts freshwater cultured pearl & smoky

freshwater cultured pearl & smoky quartz

Vibrant floral motifs decorate these ceramic bowls by Sergio Ponce

It is a design by the Sierra Family of Mexico

The ceramic vase is crafted by hand featuring lattice work done with precise incisions

One inside the other

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Thai Tribal Crafts freshwater cultured pearl & smokyAlebrijes 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