Axolotl Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico Suar Dwipayana Lapis lazuli gemstones are surrounded

Lapis lazuli gemstones are surrounded by a halo of sleek sterling silver

the stone was regarded as a sacred symbol of life

Each bag is hand-spun and hand-woven by women at Maseru Tapestries in Lesotho

Expressing their passion for gemstones

A circular medallion with colorful glass 'gemstones' centers this handsome jewelry box

Axolotl Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije from Mexico Suar Dwipayana Lapis lazuli gemstones are surroundedJesus and Roxana recreate the axolotl, one of Mexico's rarest and most iconic creatures, in colorful alebrije form. They hand carve it from copal wood and decorate its body with joyful geometric patterns in a palette of saffron yellow, dark green, bright red, and purple. The axolotl's gills are detached for safe and easy transport. Jesus and Roxana come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca where a large number of the residents work crafting alebrijes.