Happy Dragon Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5095 Traditional Balinese interior design strives

Traditional Balinese interior design strives to incorporate nature wherever possible

Woven from 100% cotton on a pedal loom

finished with grooves on the inside that allow them to fit together in exactly one way

The cat's small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage

Olga Jimenez crafts a beautiful and original tortilla warmer

Happy Dragon Hand-Painted Wood Dragon Alebrije from Mexico _artisan--novica-artisan-5095 Traditional Balinese interior design strivesThis happy dragon alebrije from Mexico is handcrafted of copal wood, featuring an intricate shape with a slithering tongue coming out of its mouth. Teresita Gonzalez presents the figurine, painted by hand with vibrant colors that catch the eye. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult,