Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Wooden Games 17 to 19" Adjustable Extender

17 to 19" Adjustable Extender Chain

By Diana Solis

diligently hand-weaving this comfortable double hammock from nylon yarns in colors of black and natural that form stripes

Fernando Cano presents this precisely handsome men's sweater from Peru

The artisan adds the swirls and silver granules traditional to Balinese silverwork

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Wooden Games 17 to 19" Adjustable ExtenderAlebrijes 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