Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 lapis lazuli glows with magical

lapis lazuli glows with magical beauty in a necklace by Shanker

A pair of embroidered paws on the foot of the boot displays the cause that is near and dear to your heart

Polished sterling silver is complemented by deep oxidized nuances in this handsome ring for men designed by Komang Suastra

A fusion of religious belief and daily life

A young dancer is crowned with frangipani blossoms

Cat of the Moon and Water Mexico Alebrije Mystical Cat Sculpture Oaxaca Folk Art _artisan--novica-artisan-11040 lapis lazuli glows with magicalThe moon illuminates a mysterious blue cat, while fish and turtles swim across its body. Invoking the power of the moon and water, Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into an exquisite alebrije. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Cal gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.'