Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Thai Tribal Crafts Sterling silver and cultured freshwater

Sterling silver and cultured freshwater pearls

Handcrafted and presented by Mexican artisan Annabel Humber

this bold ring exalts the contrast of polished silver with the gem

or libelula

The concept takes shape in a handcrafted necklace as she knots each gemstone on strands of silk

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Thai Tribal Crafts Sterling silver and cultured freshwaterAlebrijes 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