Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Vases this versatile pullover is knit

this versatile pullover is knit from a cotton blend in cerise red

Upcycled Indian Textiles

Aftab designs and crafts this artisanal cotton shawl

The heart-shaped fob is carved of copal wood and painted by hand in the style of alebrijes

Dream Vision Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico Vases this versatile pullover is knitCovered in intricate and colorful patterns, this alebrije owl's wide eyed expression only adds to its fanciful appearance. In creating this admirable figurine, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca celebrate that Mexican state's wood carving heritage. 'We use copal wood for our designs,' says Jesus. 'We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand.' The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro