Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--kumbeshwar-technical-school-tag-boilerplate Simplicity is beauty

Simplicity is beauty

Over one carat of teardrop-shaped amethyst stones hang below round rainbow moonstone in this pair of dangle earrings designed by India's Neeru Goel

Utility meets chic sophistication with our woven Milia Raffia Bag

Surrounded by silver light

Each: 2 mm W One size fits most

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--kumbeshwar-technical-school-tag-boilerplate Simplicity is beautyAdding a touch of magic to the tree this holiday season, five lovely birds are crafted in the tradition of alebrije handicrafts. Mexican artisan Claudio Ojeda creates these ornaments, carved from copal wood to depict a chicken, a peacock, a parrot, an owl, and a rooster, each one painted by hand with colorful designs. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he