Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture - Playful Blue Kitten Candles & Incense a resist dyeing technique

a resist dyeing technique

The mobile is crafted by hand with dyed blue agates that reflect the oceans' deep blue core

These globally-inspired hand-painted candles are small works of art

Lapis is believed to purify the soul and thoughts by tapping into inner power

making it easy to carve into many forms

Mexican Alebrije Cat Sculpture - Playful Blue Kitten Candles & Incense a resist dyeing techniqueA whimsical blue kitten romps and plays. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije cat. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Calo gypsy word for 'something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic.' Because each alebrije is an individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary