small wall decor

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.

This pair of nautical photo frames features stripes of blue and beige with a rustic finish, capturing the beauty of the sea. Indonesia's Komang Sulaksana crafts the large and small photo frames from albesia wood, accenting them with little life preservers, hanging from agel grass cord.

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft this lovely Mexican alebrije of copal wood. Each alebrije is unique, with the artisans using the natural shape of the copal wood to help determine the final form of the carving. With yellow and red plumage tipped in purple, it will delight you with all the hand-painted details. The bird has an unobtrusive hook on its back for easy hanging, and small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft this lovely Mexican alebrije of copal wood. Each alebrije is unique, with the artisans using the natural shape of the copal wood to help determine the final form of the carving. With purple and green plumage tipped in red, it will delight you with all the hand-painted details. The bird has an unobtrusive hook on its back for easy hanging, and small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Embrace the festive spirit with this endearing duo of glazed ceramic holiday ornaments, a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship of Armenian artisan Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan. Radiating warmth and charm, the lovely ornaments portray a delightful pair of houses adorned in rich brown and beige hues, featuring whimsical details like small red hearts on the chimneys, dainty windows, light green doors and sweet birds perched on trees. The inclusion of jute cords ensures easy hanging, making these handcrafted accessories a charming addition to your Christmas tree.

Immerse your holiday season in the warmth and charm embodied by this delightful pair of glazed ceramic ornaments, showcasing the skillful craftsmanship of Armenian artisan Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan. These charming creations depict two quaint houses adorned in inviting brown and beige tones, complete with small red hearts on the chimneys, petite windows, blue doors, an endearing pigeon and a tiny angel. Equipped with jute cords for effortless hanging, the thoughtful details and harmonious color palette make these handcrafted accessories a charming enhancement to your Christmas tree.

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft this lovely Mexican alebrije hummingbird of copal wood. Each alebrije is unique, with the artisans using the natural shape of the copal wood to help determine the final form of the carving. With dark red and blue plumage tipped in golden yellow, it will delight you with all the hand-painted details. The bird has an unobtrusive hook on its back for easy hanging, and the wings and tail are removable for convenient shipping. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Mexico hand-paint this charming hummingbird alebrije ornament sky blue with red details on the tail and multicolor designs on the body. Hanging from a yellow ribbon, the bird is crafted from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed 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. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.