creative sculpture

Painted by hand with colorful floral motifs, four angels are crafted from wood. This celestial set of folk art ornaments is created by Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina for a lovely addition to your tree this holiday season.

For a romantic addition to your home decor, this decorative accent is created by artisan duo Juan and Carolina. They work with pinewood, hand-carving the image of two loving angels that is painted by hand with colorful floral motifs. This sculpture features removable wings and is displayed atop a stand.

Cultural and festive: Peruvian artisan Teodolinda Seguil's newest creation is that traditional accent your holiday decor needs. She works with dried gourds, hand-carving a set of three ornaments depicting friendly Santas in red and dark tones. Each of them comes with an acrylic string for hanging anywhere.

Just as an owl says 'who', this bookmark instinctively says 'read', but in a fun and colorful way. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez create the bookmark with this purpose, hand-carving copal wood and painting the owl in their country's prized alebrije motif, with swirls, dots and vivid colors contributing to the owl's unique identity. Pablo and Lucy dream of their artistic creations finding homes across the globe where people can experience a piece of Oaxaca's heritage.

Handcrafted of copal wood in the traditional style of alebrije sculptures, this delightful hummingbird brings beauty and grace to your tree this holiday season. Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico create the ornament, which is painted by hand. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.

Syed Izaz Hussein was inspired by his native India's scenic Kashmir Valley when he created these lovely holiday ornaments. The artisan starts by hand carving each butterfly from weeping willow wood, painting their wings with a colorful floral motif. Finally, the butterflies are equipped with festive red tassels and shimmering golden zari thread for hanging.

Poised and ready to swoop in at the first sight of nectar is this inventively decorated hanging hummingbird alebrije from Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca. Carved by hand from copal wood, the bird's red and purple body is adorned with small yellow blossoms. The removable wings and tail feathers are green and terracotta with yellow tips. The bird can be hung using the metal ring on its back. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

Spreading its enchanting feathers, this beautiful hummingbird embodies the aura of an ethereal Eden, transporting you to a realm full of peace and perfection. Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna handcraft this glorious ornament from copal wood, transforming the piece into a traditional alebrije figurine whose palette of orange, kiwi and lemon hues creates a vibrant illusion. In addition, a little loop allows you to hang the design anywhere.

Spreading its gorgeous feathers, this lovely hummingbird embodies the spirit of Mexico's festivities, transporting you to an ethereal realm full of joy and harmony. Mexican artisans Zeny and Reyna handcraft this sublime ornament from copal wood, transforming the piece into a traditional alebrije figurine whose palette of orange, crimson and carnation hues creates a breathtaking illusion. In addition, a little loop allows you to hang the design anywhere.

Adorable birds show their vibrant colors in an eco-friendly design crafted for those festive and creative souls. Working with recycled plastic, Costa Rican artisan Karolyn Cruz creates each little bird using traditional techniques that allow her to add a special touch to each item. After adding brass jingle bells to the pieces, the artisan joins her creation with nylon strings and galvanized wires, creating a lovely mobile.

Charming birds show their colorful plumage in an eco-friendly design crafted for those dreamy and whimsical souls. Working with recycled plastic, Costa Rican artisan Karolyn Cruz creates each little bird using traditional techniques that allow her to add a unique touch to each item. After adding brass jingle bells to the pieces, the artisan joins her creation with nylon strings and galvanized wires, creating an enchanting mobile.

Stunning hummingbirds show their bright feathers in an eco-friendly design crafted for those cheerful and artistic souls. Working with recycled plastic, Costa Rican artisan Karolyn Cruz creates each little bird using traditional techniques that allow her to add a distinctive touch to each item. After adding brass jingle bells to the pieces, the artisan joins her creation with nylon strings and galvanized wires, creating a gorgeous mobile.