wood craft

A colourful howl transports us to the Mexico of the 1930s, when Pedro Linares's fever dream opened the door to a vibrant art style known as alebrije. Crafted by Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez, this stunning copal wood figurine comes in a palette of red, purple and turquoise hues, depicting a mystic wolf painted by hand with diverse patterns around it for a captivating look.

Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez follow Pedro Linares' traditional Alebrije art style to create this gorgeous home accent. Crafted from copal wood, the ornament dangles from a handy cord, featuring a red and blue heart completed with lovely purple wings, all painted by hand and adorned with traditional motifs.

Pedro Linares's fever dream initiated a vibrant art style that today forms part of Mexico's traditional icons. As part of this glorious culture of colours and mysticism, artisans Zeny and Reyna follow Pedro Linare's vision and craft this gorgeous copal wood alebrije figurine depicting a cheeky cat that appears to be resting on an imaginary surface, making it perfect for blending in with your home decor. The artwork is hand-painted in a palette of purple, fuchsia and orange hues, capturing the region's festive aura.

A lovely addition to your cherished home décor collection, this irresistible Mexican alebrije figurine crafted into the form of a sweet coyote will surely add a touch of creativity to any space. Carved from copal wood, this exquisite accessory is embellished with elabourate motifs meticulously hand-painted in honey and purple hues by the talented artisans Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez.

A precious addition to your cherished home décor collection, this irresistible Mexican alebrije figurine crafted into the form of an adorable coyote will surely add a touch of uniqueness to any space. Carved from copal wood, this exquisite accessory is embellished with elabourate motifs meticulously hand-painted in purple and blue hues by the skilled artisans Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez.

The spirit of spring descends on a chic accessory directly from Mexico. Crafted by Carlos Mendez, who draws inspiration from hacienda and natural themes, this copal wood hand mirror comes in a sweet mulberry tone that enhances the hand-painted flowers around the structure.

This adorable key fob is hand crafted by Claudio Ojeda in Mexico. The panda alebrije is carved from copal wood and painted in black and white and myriad patterns and shapes in pink and purple. The wood figurine adorns a stainless steel key ring. The artisan signs his pieces with the initials "T.C.", which represent his initial "C" preceded by his mother Teresita's initial "T". Claudio learned the art of crafting alebrijes from his mother.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all shouted "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

Marvel at the captivating presence of a monarch butterfly, resplendent in a rich shade of purple, gracing Alejandra Gallardo's bewitching wooden keychain and bag charm. Crafted with meticulously hand-painted details and embellished with vibrant ribbons, the Mexican artisan skillfully brings this accessory to life, offering a stylish solution to safeguard your keys and adorn your beloved bag.