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

this accessory is handcrafted of sterling silver by local artisans

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

The exotic glow of a stark white cultured pearl stands in contrast to the dazzling

Rituu works with 20 carats of the powerful gem to grace an anklet crafted by hand

Magic Birds Hand-Painted Wood Alebrije Bird Ornaments (Set of 5) _artisan--kumbeshwar-technical-school-tag-boilerplate this accessory is handcrafted ofAdding 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