Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine Chalcedony Cotton thread & beads

Cotton thread & beads

elegant designs with a combination of finishes add a pool of shade around an oval cultured pearl

Designed by Narayani of India

allowing the natural grain to accentuate his work with organic brilliance

Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine Chalcedony Cotton thread & beadsThis delightful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the grasshopper by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with a psychedelic medley of colorful motifs. The grasshopper's 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