Voluptuous onyx teardrops are surrounded with amethyst
Precisely woven by hand on a backstrap loom
Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah creates this depiction of Buddha
Balinese artisan Kenari carries on the rich jewelry tradition of her hometown of Celuk in these intricate sterling silver earrings
materials: 18k gold plated 925 sterling silver
Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) Gold-Plated Voluptuous onyx teardrops are surroundedAdding 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