Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _artisan--novica-artisan-7521 Tie-dyed by hand using a

Tie-dyed by hand using a unique soda ash technique to create intriguing coral reef patterns

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A slender polished silver band completes the design

The artist uses traditional methods to carve bone into whimsical designs and uses a tea stain for an antique look

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca _artisan--novica-artisan-7521 Tie-dyed by hand using aAlebrijes 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