Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije Ketut Suwitra beads of white ceramic contrast

beads of white ceramic contrast with the natural black hue of lava stone as they encircle the wrist

Embracing the melody of nature

the colorful beaded band features an eclectic design achieved with a painstaking weaving technique

materials: Recycled glass

by Narayani highlights the unique beauty of lapis lazuli

Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije Ketut Suwitra beads of white ceramic contrastWorking with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with a yellow coat and bright blue eyes. 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 feverish dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures a donkey with