Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position - Lotus Elephant Winter Home Decor Vinita works with bark silk

Vinita works with bark silk

a songbird wings its way across Mexican skies

This listing is only for the cover

a ferny frond in azure is embroidered onto the front of this cotton shoulder bag from India

achieved by sewing pieces of khaki-colored cloth together

Elephant Alebrije Figurine in Lotus Position - Lotus Elephant Winter Home Decor Vinita works with bark silkThis whimsical alebrije depicts an elephant sitting in a lotus position. Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico carves the creature from copal wood, and paints it masterfully by hand in myriad brilliant colors. Alebrijes are a form of Mexican folk art, generally crafted of wood or papier mache. They commonly depict mythical or fantastical creatures, and are painted with colorful patterns. Copal wood 1. 14 oz 3. 9 inches H x 2. 4 inches W x 2. 8 inches D