oaxaca folk art (14 items)
Cochineal Red
Wool Area Rug Dyed with Natural Pigments from Oaxaca
Cochineal Red, Wool Area Rug Dyed with Natural Pigments from Oaxaca
Alfredo Ruiz
Alfredo Ruiz weaves a spectacular Zapotec rug that takes its color from the cochineal insect, native to Oaxaca. In an age where even traditional artisans in Oaxaca are giving up harvesting their own... read more$2199.99Artist: Alfredo Ruiz
Nocturnal Mystery
Handmade Owl with Ear Tufts Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Nocturnal Mystery, Handmade Owl with Ear Tufts Alebrije Figurine from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Long considered a mysterious creature, an owl is made more so by its fantastical design in this terrific example of the Mexican alebrije tradition from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. A... read more$49.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Turtle Love
Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Turtle Love, Mexican Hand Painted Wood Sea Turtle Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
As alebrijes swim through the subconscious of the artisan's imagination, it seems fitting that they have flippers as this multicolored hand carved sea turtle does. Made using copal wood, this alebrije... read more$79.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Night Fantasy
Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico
Night Fantasy, Wood Owl Sculpture with Hand Painted Star Design from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
A swirling star design atop its head distinguishes this hand-painted alebrije owl from Oaxacan artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. "We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills... read more$57.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Dream Owl
Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture
Dream Owl, Mexican Hand Decorated Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Looking every bit the product of a fever dream that alebrijes are, this outlandishly-decorated owl sculpture is crafted by hand from copal wood by Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez.... read more$59.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Proud Oaxaca
Multicolor Traditional Wool Runner Handloomed in Mexico
Proud Oaxaca, Multicolor Traditional Wool Runner Handloomed in Mexico
Alfredo Ruiz
Mexican artisan Alfredo Ruiz brings us another gorgeous creation inspired by Oaxaca's culture. Alfredo handlooms this charming wool runner in typical patterns of the region using a wide range of... read more$507.99Artist: Alfredo Ruiz
Nocturnal Mirage
Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture
Nocturnal Mirage, Mexican Hand Painted Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca design and craft this intriguing owl alebrije sculpture from copal wood. "In our village, most of the men and... read more$49.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Oval & Half Diamonds
Mexican Handmade Barro Negro Black Ceramic Mini Flower Pot
Oval & Half Diamonds, Mexican Handmade Barro Negro Black Ceramic Mini Flower Pot
Fernando and Magali Pedro
Half diamonds are the theme for this hand-carved oval mini flower pot made from barro negro or "black clay" which has been used in the Mexican state of Oaxaca for centuries. You can display... read more$14.99Artist: Fernando and Magali Pedro
Scales and Dreams
Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine
Scales and Dreams, Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
From the Mexican state of Oaxaca comes a hand painted armadillo alebrije who swaps some of its scales for colorful dots and rhombuses. Presented by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of San Martín Tilcajete... read more$49.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Heart & Diamonds
Barro Negro Black Ceramic Mini Jewelry Box Crafted in Mexico
Heart & Diamonds, Barro Negro Black Ceramic Mini Jewelry Box Crafted in Mexico
Fernando and Magali Pedro
Only your most special and treasured jewelry items will have a place in this splendid mini jewelry box made with traditional Oaxacan barro negro or "black clay." The heart-shaped ceramic box... read more$14.99Artist: Fernando and Magali Pedro
Dream Vision
Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Dream Vision, Hand-Carved Copal Wood Owl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Covered in intricate and colorful patterns, this alebrije owl's wide-eyed expression only adds to its fanciful appearance. In creating this admirable figurine, artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of... read more$54.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Colorful Camel
Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine in Vivid Colors from Mexico
Colorful Camel, Wood Alebrije Camel Figurine in Vivid Colors from Mexico
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Meticulously painted by hand in vivid hues and a variety of patterns, this two-humped camel exemplifies the alebrije tradition of Oaxaca, Mexico. Handcrafted by Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, the... read more$49.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Geometric Camel
Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs
Geometric Camel, Mexican Alebrije Camel Sculpture with Geometric Designs
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Geometric checkerboard designs adorn each of the four legs of this eye-catching alebrije camel sculpture from artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca. Carved by hand from copal wood, the... read more$49.99Artist: Jesus and Roxana Hernandez
Oval & Diamonds
Barro Negro Black Ceramic Mini Flower Pot Handmade in Mexico
Oval & Diamonds, Barro Negro Black Ceramic Mini Flower Pot Handmade in Mexico
Fernando and Magali Pedro
Mexican artisans Fernando and Magali Pedro display all of their craftsmanship in this exquisitely hand-carved mini flower pot made from traditional Oaxacan barro negro or "black clay." The... read more$14.99Artist: Fernando and Magali Pedro