Black and White Crystal Beaded Saint Benedict Suncatcher - Saint Benedict in Elysium Floral Expressions Mexican artisan Armando Sobreyra handcrafts

Mexican artisan Armando Sobreyra handcrafts a whimsical ceramic tequila decanter in the Talavera style

as the final touch

the artisan creates this cotton table runner embellished with intricate motifs on a green base

The shawl features the colors of autumn -- gold

exquisitely hand-carved from apricot wood

Black and White Crystal Beaded Saint Benedict Suncatcher - Saint Benedict in Elysium Floral Expressions Mexican artisan Armando Sobreyra handcraftsSaint Benedict, patron of good fortune, infuses noble energies into this suncatcher, whose colors take you to a spiritual Elysium. Artisan Alejandra Paiz of Guatemala uses crystals in white and black hues to make the piececrowned with a pewter Saint Benedict medallion. A dark grey polyester cord completes the design with convenience, whereas stainless steel wires ensure a splendid illusion. Crystals, pewter, polyester cord, stainless steel wires 0. 38