Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije Ketut Suwitra From the Novica Handblown Collection

From the Novica Handblown Collection

This scarf by Thai designer Vinita is woven on a traditional loom with raw silk

beads of white ceramic contrast with the natural black hue of lava stone as they encircle the wrist

Mexican artisan Teresita Gonzalez carves the striking creature from copal wood

materials: Recycled glass

Sly Siamese Hand-Painted Cat Alebrije Ketut Suwitra From the Novica Handblown CollectionWorking with native copal wood, Zeny and Reyna in Mexico create this wonderful alebrije sculpture, a popular traditional folk art of Oaxaca. The whimsical Siamese cat is painted in loving detail with a yellow coat and bright blue eyes. 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 feverish dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures a donkey with