Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) Sweaters Below two faceted gems

Below two faceted gems

Clusters of pearls

paying tribute to Joseph the carpenter who raised little Jesus like a son

From Guatemalan artisan Eladio Chiroy comes this cheerful set of six cloth napkins

The pot's rim and handles are a bright tomato red and the body of the pot is adorned with bold flowers connected by trellis and bunting motifs

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) Sweaters Below two faceted gemsAdding 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