Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico - Chirping Cricket July22MB The Sierra family crafts the

The Sierra family crafts the chess set from natural onyx and marble

Designed by Krishna and Sharda

surrounded by a border of feathery flourishes

artisan Trisna creates this whimsical percussion instrument that is ideal for introducing young children to music or as an interesting addition to home decor

Handcrafted by Armenian artisan Manush Nersisyan

Handcrafted Copal Wood Cricket Alebrije from Mexico - Chirping Cricket July22MB The Sierra family crafts theA delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of yellow and red. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906 1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While