Psychedelic Quetzal Handmade Quetzal Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-8685 This graceful poncho sweater reveals

This graceful poncho sweater reveals a delightful texture

Believed to bring protection

Petite beads of red-orange carnelian decorate the length of this link bracelet from India

which he crafts from sterling silver link chain with a single pendant on the front

Dewi Putera designs the earrings

Psychedelic Quetzal Handmade Quetzal Wood Alebrije Sculpture _artisan--novica-artisan-8685 This graceful poncho sweater revealsColorful though they may be, real quetzals have nothing on this wonderful alebrije sculpture from Mexico's Teresita Gonzalez. The artisan paints the copal wood bird meticulously by hand in a rainbow of colors. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. 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 fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with