Psychedelic Quetzal Handmade Quetzal Wood Alebrije Sculpture Thanksgiving A small bug with big

A small bug with big charm

Ornate sterling settings link three strands of the gemstone

Reminiscent of DNA strands

they are made of cedar which naturally helps repel insects

The overall paisley pattern in black on grey is joined by a block-printed leaf and vine design on the lower half of both sleeves

Psychedelic Quetzal Handmade Quetzal Wood Alebrije Sculpture Thanksgiving A small bug with bigColorful though they may be, real quetzals have nothing on this wonderful alebrije sculpture from Mexico's Teresita Gonzalez. The artisan paints the copal wood bird meticulously by hand in a rainbow of colors. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with