Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Baskets multi-colored vertical stripes form an

multi-colored vertical stripes form an even pattern across this hand crafted shoulder bag

capable of withstanding over 1 full ton of pressure

Leonor Quispe details the joyful composition with three-dimensional figures as she crafts the cotton cushion cover with arpillería (appliqué) techniques

Over one carat of round peridot gemstones are surrounded by gleaming openwork that resembles the rays of the sun

Narayani handcrafts this anklet

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Baskets multi-colored vertical stripes form anAlebrijes 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