Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _supplier--novica-tag-boilerplate A sweet purple orb centers

A sweet purple orb centers a diminutive flower in earrings from Neeru Goel

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artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition

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The hand crafted necklace is destined to become a treasured heirloom

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _supplier--novica-tag-boilerplate A sweet purple orb centersAlebrijes 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