Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije Flip Flops raises awareness of environmental issues

raises awareness of environmental issues

Cotton thread & beads

Sterling silver and tiger's eye

This stretch bracelet is crafted by hand by Teodoro Melendez and Family with chip-cut sodalites

translated into whimsical earrings

Rainbow Hummingbird Multicolored Wood Hummingbird Alebrije Flip Flops raises awareness of environmental issuesThis fabulous hummingbird alebrije is the original creation of Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez. The impressive bird is carved from copal wood and carefully painted in a rainbow of colors. The myriad wings give the sculpture an impression of movement. 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