Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Jorge Molina Support in the form of

Support in the form of monthly dry food rations is given to students living in boarding houses

This brilliant belt is handwoven and then hand-embroidered by women artisans in the high Peruvian mountains

which is woven from wool by local artisans

Geared with hook-and-loop straps that are further adjustable and reflective

Red Dragonfly Handmade Dragonfly Alebrije Figurine in Red from Oaxaca Jorge Molina Support in the form ofAlebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals, such as elephants and crocodiles, or they can be more fantastical creatures, such as dragons. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Xoxocotlan in the Mexican state of Oaxaca creates an elaborately hand carved copal wood alebrije dragonfly, or libelula. The insect is beautifully painted in bold red with accents of black, blue and yellow. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage. It is said