Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Nestor Yana frangipanis shape a beautiful ring

frangipanis shape a beautiful ring by Buana in Bali

yet glamorous earrings

Alok Jain presents a stylish accessory of stunning modernity

which is carved by hand from a single piece of suar wood

Shining loops of sterling silver are handcrafted into the shape of a cross by Balinese artisans

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Nestor Yana frangipanis shape a beautiful ringAlebrijes 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