Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Nestor Yana Intricate floral motifs alongside borders

Intricate floral motifs alongside borders depicting elephants and deer in bubblegum pink

this delightful anklet features three sparkling amethysts

frangipanis shape a beautiful ring by Buana in Bali

Alok Jain presents a stylish accessory of stunning modernity

with each earring featuring a faceted oval gemstone

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Nestor Yana Intricate floral motifs alongside bordersAlebrijes 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