Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Cuff Each earring features carnelian

Each earring features carnelian

Available in: citrus wood & lavender

Handcrafted and expertly carved

Featuring an adjustable tie at the waist to hug you just right and a muted pastel pattern that looks great with gold-tone accessories

Earrings with contemporary chic design

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Cuff Each earring features carnelianAlebrijes 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