Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Ghana Two elegant teardrops of amethyst

Two elegant teardrops of amethyst dance below the ears in this pair of dangle earrings from India

bright red

Due to the handmade nature of this produce

Clusters of pearls suggest clouds as they link the translucent gems

designed by Indonesian artisan Buana

Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Ghana Two elegant teardrops of amethystCovered in intricate and colorful patterns, this alebrije owl's wide eyed expression only adds to its fanciful appearance. In creating this admirable figurine, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca celebrate that Mexican state's wood carving heritage. 'We use copal wood for our designs,' says Jesus. 'We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand.' The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro