Cesar Melchor: Golden Axolotl Woodcarving Beads

Cesar Melchor: Golden Axolotl Woodcarving BeadsThis spectacular axolotl Alebrije by Csar Melchor looks like it just swam out of a dream. Its long, sleek body is covered in radiant geometric patterns that shift from deep water blues and greens at the head to warm oranges, yellows, and pinks along the back and tail. The flower of life design on its body gives the piece a sense of movement and light, as if the axolotl were glowing from within. An axolotl is a Mexican salamander that spends its whole

Charming Day of the Dead canoe hand made by artist Saul Montesinos from Izucar de Matamoros Puebla

The mesmerizing color palette features a blend of turquoise

Elegant handwoven cushions from Santo Tomas Jalieza in Oaxaca

Both wings open wide

It’s a striking crossover piece: the traditional Oaxacan woodcarving technique reinterpreted through a northern coastal aesthetic

Charming little mockingbird by Oaxacan woodcarving artist Gerardo Ojeda

Adrian's bats are not threatening

Luis Pablo is so creative

with a confident asymmetry that gives it real presence

Magnificent stingray figure created by Oaxacan artist Rocio Fabian

The wings fit into recessed grooves

One side features hand-painted miniature flowers and butterflies in turquoise