Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) Melati's Collection materials: Sterling silver and moonstone

materials: Sterling silver and moonstone

Farmers and itinerant merchants come together in an open air street market

Filled with openwork floral patterns

2" tag pendant paired with a beautiful lapis bead — a wearable reminder of what you're made of

this women's tie-dye zip up hoodie is colorful and comfortable with its 100% cotton fabric

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) Melati's Collection materials: Sterling silver and moonstoneAdding 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