Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Squirrel Jade and sterling silver

Jade and sterling silver

saved from energy-consuming re-smelting

Let the radiant beauty of the full moon inspire your style with Balinese artisan Made Wardika's exquisite sterling silver creation

as it effortlessly brings a sense of minimalist allure to any look

Traditional elephant and paisley motifs adorn this lovely creation from Thailand

Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Squirrel Jade and sterling silverAlebrijes 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