Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) Crystal Blue butterflies browse brilliant blossoms

Blue butterflies browse brilliant blossoms in a sunny Peruvian garden

Demure hearts shine brightly as ear cuffs from Thailand

the graceful images adorn a diminutive chest of drawers for keepsakes and treasures

This bed features a soft extra layer of fabric over the sleep surface that can be used as traditional burrow "blanket" or (by inserting a provided flexible hoop) as a private "cave" for your pet

Resembling cosmic forms

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) Crystal Blue butterflies browse brilliant blossomsAdding a touch of magic to the tree this holiday season, five lovely birds are crafted in the tradition of alebrije handicrafts. Mexican artisan Claudio Ojeda creates these ornaments, carved from copal wood to depict a chicken, a peacock, a parrot, an owl, and a rooster, each one painted by hand with colorful designs. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he