Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Nestor Yana yet glamorous earrings

yet glamorous earrings

and protection

Alok Jain presents a stylish accessory of stunning modernity

frangipanis shape a beautiful ring by Buana in Bali

with each earring featuring a faceted oval gemstone

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Nestor Yana yet glamorous earringsAlebrijes 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