Name: Papier mache boxes, Contented Kitties (pair)
SKU: 254435

Frog of Abundance Hand Crafted Papier Mache Frog Alebrije

Marina Lozano

(12)

This utterly charming creature from Marina Lozano in Mexico offers you his heart. The alebrije is crafted by hand from recycled papier mache and carefully painted by hand. The whimsical sculpture has the body of a frog and the wings of a butterfly.

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.

$99 Wholesale

$99
Fanciful Cat Handmade Papier Mache Cat Alebrije

Marina Lozano

(12)

Working in papier mache, Marina Lozano in Mexico creates this fanciful alebrije sculpture. The winged cat is carefully hand painted with a dizzying array of motifs in myriad colors.

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 the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache.

$77 Wholesale

$77
Alert Axolotl Handmade Alebrije Axolotl

Marina Lozano

(12)

The charismatic salamander known as the axolotl is beautifully captured in the form of an alebrije by Mexican artisan Marina Lozano. The artisan works in papier mache to create the sculpture, which is carefully painted by hand in brilliant colors.

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 the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

$77 Wholesale

$77
Pumpkin Delivery Hand-Painted Traditional Papier Mache Truck Ornament

Rima Petrosyan

Autumn has arrived with a sweet harvest, as this ornament shows in its adorable details. Rima Petrosyan works with papier mache to craft this cute artwork featuring a truck full of delicious pumpkins, all painted by hand for a charming finish. Equipped with a brass loop, the accessory also features a natural fiber cord to hang it anywhere.

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95
Lady Cat Whimsical Hand-Painted Papier Mache Cat Ornament

Rima Petrosyan

Glamorous, refined and absolutely adorable, this feline lady is ready to add a classic and elegant touch to your interiors. Directly from Armenia, the ornament is crafted by Rima Petrosyan, who works with papier mache to create the traditional motifs that decorate this sophisticated lady. As a touch of uniqueness, the artisan hand-paints the accessory, adding a tender touch.

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95
Aerial Voyages Hand-Painted Papier Mache Ornament of Travelling Zeppelin

Rima Petrosyan

With the arrival of the holidays, those trips to faraway destinations start as if by tradition. Giving a magical and fantastical turn to those extraordinary voyages, Armenian artisan Rima Petrosyan creates this papier mache ornament painted by hand and equipped with a natural fiber cord. The design depicts a little zeppelin carrying a boat, reminding us that the world is full of adventures to experience.

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95
Dog in Love Hand-Painted Whimsical Papier Mache Dog Ornament

Rima Petrosyan

This cute canine—full of tenderness and sweetness—wants love to come into his life. Will you be the one? Armenian artisan Rima Petrosyan works with papier mache to bring this adorable dog ornament to life, painting it in warm hues to enhance its cute aura. The piece also comes with a natural fiber cord to hang it anywhere.

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95
The Fox's Dream Whimsical Hand-Painted Papier Mache Aviator Fox Ornament

Rima Petrosyan

This fox may be little, but his heart and heroic soul will not stop him from achieving great feats! Armenian artisan Rima Petrosyan uses papier mache to create this gorgeous ornament depicting our cute fox friend in one of his memorable actions, this time with him flying on a paper plane to complete an important mission and send a special message to everyone: fight for your dreams and never surrender to fear. The piece features a natural fiber cord attached to a brass loop, allowing you to hang it anywhere and recreate this fox's adventure.

$50.96 Wholesale

~~$59.95~~ $50.96
Dreamy Nighttime Hand-Painted Papier Mache Ornament of Girl at Night

Rima Petrosyan

Rima Petrosyan's whimsical and enchanting art style transports you to a world where fantasy and magic come true. With a heart full of passion and talent, the Armenian artisan works with papier mache to create a beautiful ornament equipped with a natural fiber cord. Inspired by starry nights and the oneiric realm, she crafts this sleepy little girl whose dreams transform her hair into a nighttime scene where the moon and the stars shine radiantly, a tender portrait painted by hand.

$50.15 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $50.15
Terrestrial Voyages Hand-Painted Papier Mache Ornament of Travelling Truck

Rima Petrosyan

With the arrival of the holidays, those trips to faraway destinations start as if by tradition. Giving a magical and fantastical turn to those memorable voyages, Armenian artisan Rima Petrosyan creates this papier mache ornament painted by hand and equipped with a natural fiber cord. The design depicts a little truck carrying a whole house on its back, reminding us that no matter the location, family is always by our side.

$50.15 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $50.15
The Dreamy Prince Hand-Painted Papier Mache Ornament of Boy and Fox

Rima Petrosyan

This little prince's vast imagination transports him to the moon, where he wonders about the universe alongside his fox friend. Such a magical scene comes directly from the prosperous lands of Armenia, the homeland of artisan Rima Petrosyan, whose talent and big heart motivate her to create this precious papier mache ornament painted by hand and equipped with a natural fiber cord.

$45.90 Wholesale

~~$54~~ $45.90
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Michelange Whimsical Giraffe Wall Sculpture

Caribbean Craft

(2)

Add charm and whimsy to any wall with this wonderful sculpture from Caribbean Craft. In an effort to create environmentally responsible artworks, Haitian artisans craft the giraffe sculpture from recycled papier mache and locally grown arrowroot starch. Caribbean Craft strives to create stable, sustainable incomes for individual artisans and grow business opportunities for isolated artisan communities throughout Haiti.

$41.30 Wholesale

~~$59~~ $41.30
Contented Kitties, Indian Handcrafted Cat Theme Papier Mache Boxes (Pair)

Fida Hussain

(66)

$37 Wholesale

$37
Colorful Cat, Hand Crafted Decorative Papier Mache Box

Fida Hussain

(66)

$29 Wholesale

$29
Cat Nap, Decorative Papier Mache Cat-Motif Box

Fida Hussain

(66)

$25 Wholesale

$25

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Papier mache alebrije sculpture, 'Alert Axolotl'

Terri

May 4, 2022

Magic

I truly love this magical axolotl creature. And that it stays true to the papier mache alebrije. This is my second sculpture from Mariana.

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Recycled papier mache alebrije, 'Frog of Abundance'

Judy

Jan 9, 2021

Every one loves my 2020 Frog! So creative

Thank you, Marina. This little frog is absolutely ADORABLE! A must have treasure. This was the perfect Christmas present for me -- from my cats (they buy such wonderful things for me). Right now, my frog is standing proudly on the mantle -- but will eventually hang from the ceiling in my office so I can see him more. I assure you, you will not be disappointed if you buy this for yourself -- or for a friend who just needs to smile.

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Papier mache boxes, 'Contented Kitties' (pair)

Robin

Oct 23, 2022

My Boys

We were lucky enough to have two white male cats, "twins", adopted from an animal shelter. I had a Siamese cat years ago so the meaning of them is twofold. My boys were talkative, just like a Siamese cat is. Beautiful, with a lovely shellac. Precious and such treasures to rest your eyes upon. .

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