Grey Rhino Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico Ladybug Duanpen Tajunin of Thailand designs

Duanpen Tajunin of Thailand designs this lovely pair of handcrafted earrings

which gives the piece its deep rich color

The colorful translucency of rainbow moonstone is captivating in earrings from Alok Jain

Most of the indigenous and rural artisans are women

Measures 72" L x 28" W

Grey Rhino Copal Wood Alebrije Rhino Figurine in Grey from Mexico Ladybug Duanpen Tajunin of Thailand designsHand painted with intricate motifs in grey and silver tones, this fascinating rhino figurine is crafted by Mexican duo Zeny and Reyna. They work in the time honored tradition of alebrije handicrafts, hand carving the animal from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious