Psychedelic Quetzal Handmade Quetzal Wood Alebrije Sculpture Leggings ' Working on the handloom

' Working on the handloom

yet chic pendant on an oxidized sterling silver chain with gold and cultured pearl beaded accents

this beaded jewelry is handmade in Haiti by women trained and economically empowered by Haitian Creations

A sterling spiral completes these handcrafted earrings by Somluck Komolmith

delicate texture

Psychedelic Quetzal Handmade Quetzal Wood Alebrije Sculpture Leggings ' Working on the handloomColorful though they may be, real quetzals have nothing on this wonderful alebrije sculpture from Mexico's Teresita Gonzalez. The artisan paints the copal wood bird meticulously by hand in a rainbow of colors. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with