Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--novica-artisan-5783 Crafted by hand of ceramic

Crafted by hand of ceramic

Agel grass cord is also used to create the front cover's turtle and spiral motifs

delightful bubble patterns decorate these hoop earrings from Bali

wind whipping over the mountains

hanging them on golden cords

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--novica-artisan-5783 Crafted by hand of ceramicAdding a touch of magic to the tree this holiday season, five lovely birds are crafted in the tradition of alebrije handicrafts. Mexican artisan Claudio Ojeda creates these ornaments, carved from copal wood to depict a chicken, a peacock, a parrot, an owl, and a rooster, each one painted by hand with colorful designs. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he