Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-9013 A long drape and V-neck

A long drape and V-neck make this poncho by Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon is a modern piece perfect for cool days and nights

serving as a wearable works of art

This stunning necklace features luminous golden citrine gems from Brazil

heather-gray top

crafts each albesia wood ornament by hand and paints two in maroon and two in green

Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije _artisan--novica-artisan-9013 A long drape and V-neckWorking with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with a yellow coat and bright blue eyes. 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 feverish dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures a donkey with