Alebrijes Handicraft

Alebrijes are one of Mexico's most representative and colorful handicrafts. They are fantastical figures that combine different animals and imaginary elements, creating unique and vibrant creatures. Their origin lies in Mexico City, thanks to the artisan Pedro Linares, who began creating these figures in the 20th century. Over time, alebrijes also developed in Oaxaca, where artisans began crafting them primarily from copal wood.…

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