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Hand-Painted Copal Wood Napkin Holder from Mexico, "Flowering Tradition"

Name: Hand-Painted Copal Wood Napkin Holder from Mexico, 'Flowering Tradition'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 300309
Price: 44.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.98 (81 reviews)

Product ID: 300309

by Pablo and Lucy Mendez (81)

Mexico's Pablo and Lucy Mendez invite you to display napkins in style, offering this beautiful napkin holder that carries on artisanal traditions.... more

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Mexico's Pablo and Lucy Mendez invite you to display napkins in style, offering this beautiful napkin holder that carries on artisanal traditions. Crafted of copal wood, this gorgeous kitchen accessory features a multicolored, hand-painted floral design.

0.12 kgs
0.3 lbs

11 cm H x 11 cm W x 4.2 cm D
4.3" H x 4.3" W x 1.7" D

Metric

US/Imperial

Copal wood
Signed by the artist
Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
Made in Mexico
Certified and shipped by our office in Mexico
Product ID: 300309

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Pablo and Lucy Mendez

Mexico

Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije figures

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Andrew

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Oct 07, 2017

“Beautiful”

Quite a stunning piece. Brightens up the kitchen table.

Purchased Item Flowering Tradition, Hand-Painted Copal Wood Napkin Holder from Mexico

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Kathy

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Oct 14, 2025

“Beautiful bookmark”

I love this bookmark and had it in my Bible. It must have fallen out Sunday because when I got home I didnt have it. Im sure Ill order another one because I like hummingbirds, and this was beautifully painted. And very well made.

Purchased Item Reading Hummingbird, Handmade Floral Bird-Themed Copal Wood Bookmark from Mexico

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Courtney

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Aug 30, 2025

“Cheerful Cricket”

I got this as a companion for the blue/purple cricket by the same artists, and they make a cheerful duo! I smile whenever I look at them.

Purchased Item Green Good Luck Cricket, Wood Alebrije Cricket Sculpture in Green from Mexico

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NOVICA Recognized Master

Pablo won 2nd Place in the Carved Wood Contest in the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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Profound Impact

Pablo’s profits from the alebrij sculptures he creates for NOVICA allow him to create and financially support a healthy life for his wife and two children.

Job Creator

This artist positively impacts their community through job creation and provides jobs for 2 or more people.

Empowering Women

The Women's Empowerment badge is awarded to female artisans or artisan groups that are led by women.

Enabling Education

Lucy's income allows her to provide a necessary basic education to their children in their home.

Moving On Up

This artist has dramatically improved their livelihood by working with NOVICA.

Caring for Children

Lucy financially supports their two children.

Meet the Artist

Pablo and Lucy Mendez Traditional handcrafted Mexican alebrije figures

(81)

"What we enjoy the most is how real and mythical animal shapes can emerge from a simple branch. They can be so colorful and original that they appear to have had a life on another planet."

Latest Update"We are a young married couple who inherited the knowledge of carving and painting copal wood alebrijes. We have gradually perfected... read more