Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--one-mango-tree-tag-boilerplate he creates the earrings with

he creates the earrings with intricate sterling silver rays surrounding the faces

A beautiful cross pendant with glowing rainbow moonstones

Baka expertly works in batik on cotton

Calling to mind the four-petaled kawung flower motif used in Javanese batik art

For use with standard taper candles

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--one-mango-tree-tag-boilerplate he creates the earrings withAdding 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