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Radiate unique creative flair in your home with this delightful fish alebrije figurine, sculpted from copal wood and expertly hand-painted by artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. Lovely motifs in an array of vibrant colors adorn this charming decorative accent, a fabulous tribute to Mexico's revered handicrafts.

Batik techniques adorn this albesia wood mask with Java's classic enchantment. Inspired by nature's rich colors and mystic ambiance, artisans Hely and Endang create this captivating mask, whose beauty portrays the spirit of the Javanese jungle.

Colorful flowers and birds adorn Fredy Huamán's newest design, inspired by the beauty of the Andes and its soothing landscapes. Working in Peru, the artisan uses a traditional handloom to create this wool blend table runner in a vibrant palette, adding cheerful fringes on each end for a classic vibe.

With a corona on top of her head, Mother Mary stands with her hands held together in prayer as she wears a floral dress. This tall statuette is created by Guatemalan artisans Juan and Carolina; they hand-carve the figure of Mary from a single piece of pinewood, which is then painted by hand with colorful designs.

Bring the colorful soul of Mexico into your home with this stunning door hanger meticulously hand-painted with exquisite floral and vine motifs reminiscent of classic Talavera ceramics. Artist Margarita Revilla's exceptional skill is on full display in this wooden treasure, where every brushstroke tells a story of cultural heritage and artistic passion. This unique accessory doesn't just adorn your door; it creates an atmosphere of warmth and timeless beauty.

Love transcends time and life in the epic Ramayana text. Rama and Sita survive a series of challenges that prove their unconditional love and purity, elevating their marriage to a divine status. Inspired by the adventures of the couple, artisan Gunadi creates this set of two shadow puppets in the traditional Javanese style, painted using batik techniques. Each couple matches in style and dress but please expect variations from set to set due to the hand painted batik.

Highly revered and beloved by the Mexican people, the Virgin of Guadalupe inspires Ana Maria Gonzalez to create a collection of decoupage crosses in her honor. In 1999, Pope John Paul II named Our Lady of Guadalupe patron saint of the Americas, and she is celebrated on December 12. Her well-known image miraculously appeared on the Saint Juan Diego's robe, where he was carrying Castilian roses as proof of her appearance to him. Guadalupe sent him to the Spanish bishop to convince him to a build a church in her honor. In this cross, Guadalupe is welcomed into Heaven by God and His angels.

Highly revered and beloved by the Mexican people, the Virgin of Guadalupe inspires Ana Maria Gonzalez to create a collection of decoupage crosses in her honor. In 1999, Pope John Paul II named Our Lady of Guadalupe patron saint of the Americas, and she is celebrated on December 12. Her well-known image miraculously appeared on the Saint Juan Diego's robe, where he was carrying Castilian roses as proof of her appearance to him. Guadalupe sent him to the Spanish bishop to convince him to a build a church in her honor. For this cross, Gonzalez selects the banner that proclaims her as Reina de Mexico y Emperatriz de las Americas, (Queen of Mexico and Empress of the Americas).

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 two-humped camel is decorated in vivid tones to give it that unreal and strange appearance that is characteristic of alebrijes. The Mexican duo want to help preserve this tradition which, as Jesus states, helps, "...stop the migration of artisans to cities to find work."

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.