Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11423 over ten carats of faceted

over ten carats of faceted garnet gems accentuate two oval cabochons of iridescent rainbow moonstone

This all natural fused olive oil is produced by crushing the olives and fresh basil together without the use of any added essences

The artisans thread assorted sizes and shapes of silvery and clear glass beads on multiple rows of sand-colored nylon cords

Diana Solis enjoys working with the metal

Withaya Cheunjit presents a design that showcases the beauty of handcrafted silver

Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11423 over ten carats of facetedThe moon illuminates a mysterious blue cat, while fish and turtles swim across its body. Invoking the power of the moon and water, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'