dog lovers

Designed by Mexican duo Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, this set of five ornaments carries on the rich tradition of alebrije sculptures. Each ornament is carved by hand of copal wood to depict a sweet puppy. The ornaments are hand-painted with assorted colors.

The loyal Xolo dog arrives from the Mexican region to celebrate the Day of the Dead with you. Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda follow the alebrije art style to create this lovely copal wood figurine, portraying a playful skeleton puppy.

Perfect as a sweet accent for your home decor or as a reminder of your puppy's loyal love, this adorable ceramic sculpture by Sergio Ponce features the classic Hacienda style for a charming look. Made with traditional techniques, the floral figurine is painted by hand in warm hues, enriching the dog's tender blue eyes.

Discover the craftsmanship behind this petite wooden keychain and bag charm, meticulously hand-painted to showcase a dog delightfully decorated in the style of the traditional Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. With a burst of lively colors, Alejandra Gallardo breathes life into this lovely accessory, complete with two delicate cotton tassels, offering a chic way to secure your keys or embellish your favorite bag.

In this slightly more modern interpretation of traditional alebrije folk art, a stretching turquoise cat is covered with stripes, dots and spirals. Artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez of Oaxaca carve the sculpture by hand from copal wood and paint it in meticulous detail. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

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 ran at him, shouting "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.