Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Benefit Buy breathable comfort

breathable comfort

Delicate roses blossom in the style of origami

which is hand-painted with metallic motifs over its stark black body

gazes skyward

Beads and sequins accent the upholstery

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Benefit Buy breathable comfortAlebrijes 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