Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Squirrel as it effortlessly brings a

as it effortlessly brings a sense of minimalist allure to any look

saved from energy-consuming re-smelting

the owl sees everything that surrounds him

Mexican artisan Lourdes Martinez’s daring design challenges convention and champions sustainability

a Christian monastery dating back to 642

Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Squirrel as it effortlessly brings aAlebrijes 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