Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-9013 with three capirona wood buttons

with three capirona wood buttons

heather-gray top

A long drape and V-neck make this poncho by Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon is a modern piece perfect for cool days and nights

Invite this handcrafted conversation piece to be part of your wall

Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-9013 with three capirona wood buttonsWorking 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