Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine Penpan Nareerat knots pearls and gemstones

Nareerat knots pearls and gemstones to form radiant clusters

sterling silver plated brass

Golden flecks amid burgundy and earthen tones evoke fireflies at dusk

Wayan Rendah crafts this abstract conception art from suar wood

kyanites are gorgeous in the design of these earrings

Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine Penpan Nareerat knots pearls and gemstonesThis delightful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the grasshopper by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with a psychedelic medley of colorful motifs. The grasshopper's 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