Folkloric Sculpture Earrings (Large) / Aretes Gigantes de Alebrije

Imagine the iconic folk art sculptures representative of Oaxaca refashioned into jewelry... These earrings do just that, by hanging the "alebrije" from your ear. Though you would think hanging a sculpture from your lobe is heavy, it is actually lightweight despite its size and it's lacquered finish gives it's coating a lifelong durability!

The material of an alebrije is made from hand-carved aromatic wood, dehydrated to reinforce its durability, and applied with several coats of paints typically a varying vibrant colors, with designs reflecting the flora and fauna of the regions among where the artisans that paint them reside, and with symbolism that is reflective of their cultural heritage.

Artisans: Taller de Arely Jazmín Gonzalez Jarquín
Material: Torchwood and natural paints
Origin: Ocotlán, Oaxaca
Estimated Production Time and Delivery: 3 weeks

Imagínese las icónicas esculturas de arte popular representativas de Oaxaca remodeladas en joyas... Estos aretes hacen precisamente eso, colgando el "alebrije" de tu oído. Aunque uno pensaría que colgar una escultura de su lóbulo sería pesado, pero en realidad, es ligero a pesar de su tamaño. Y su recubrimiento lacado le da una durabilidad de toda la vida.

El material de un alebrije está hecho de madera aromática tallada a mano, deshidratada para reforzar su durabilidad, y aplicada con varias capas de pinturas típicamente de diferentes colores vibrantes. Sus diseños reflejan la flora y fauna de las regiones donde residen los artesanos que las pintan, y con simbolismo que refleja su patrimonio cultural.