Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-9506 Interior is lined with block-printed

Interior is lined with block-printed fabric

Teaching local artisan girls artisanal skills

Each a little bit different -- just like you

Hanging on brass hooks

It is sure to be a standout

Spry Grasshopper Hand Crafted Grasshopper Alebrije Figurine _artisan--novica-artisan-9506 Interior is lined with block-printedThis delightful alebrije figurine is the original creation of Mexico's Claudio Ojeda. The Oaxacan artisan carves the grasshopper by hand from cedar wood, and then paints it by hand with a psychedelic medley of colorful motifs. The grasshopper's 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