Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Baskets capable of withstanding over 1

capable of withstanding over 1 full ton of pressure

Elis Mufarroha creates this macrame hanger

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

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Baskets capable of withstanding over 1Alebrijes 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