Cat of the Sun Mexico Oaxaca Folk Art Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10831 are rich in Indonesian styling

are rich in Indonesian styling and feature glistening 18k gold plated centers

She works in the traditional art of arpillera (patchwork) to create this extraordinary wall hanging in the shape of a pine tree

Relax in style with this comfortable burgundy robe

Due to the natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected

Desi Antari in Bali creates these earrings

Cat of the Sun Mexico Oaxaca Folk Art Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-10831 are rich in Indonesian stylingThe sun illuminates a mysterious yellow cat, while sunflowers and hummingbirds decorate its body. Invoking the power of Old Sol, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'