Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico - Mystic Elephant Talavera she adds textured beads made

she adds textured beads made of sterling silver that each flank a white pearl

4 cm W x 13 cm H

is known as hoja de lata

A dense chainstitch

which is woven on a traditional loom from alpaca-blend yarns

Copal Wood Elephant Alebrije from Mexico - Mystic Elephant Talavera she adds textured beads madeJesus and Roxana Hernandez recreate this African elephant in colorful alebrije form. They hand carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of turquoise, green, pastel pink, orange, and lavender purple. The artisan couple comes from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca known for its alebrijes. Jesus takes care of the carving part while Roxana works her magic creating the colorful patterns that decorate their