Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Gift Wrap The artisans choose a palette

The artisans choose a palette of red

The natural gemstone is lovely in a sterling silver necklace from Sandra and Lily

The overall theme will remain the same

It is carefully painted by hand in a palette of pale grey

Different appliqué patterns adorn the front and the back in shades of black

Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca - Red Dragonfly Gift Wrap The artisans choose a paletteAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said