Butterfly Court Reverse Painted Glass on Wood Jewelry Box with Butterflies Armando Ramírez Alebrijes are often a hybrid

Alebrijes are often a hybrid of real animals

Alberto Aparicio Canchari creates the set of ornaments for a holiday with a touch of Peru

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A wise Thai elephant enjoying the first blooms of spring graces the front of this stylish shoulder bag by Supannikar

Butterfly Court Reverse Painted Glass on Wood Jewelry Box with Butterflies Armando Ramírez Alebrijes are often a hybridThe art of reverse painting on glass was brought to Peru by the Spaniards who settled there in the 15th century. Local artisans emulated the style and in time, the technique became recognized as a Peruvian craft tradition. Here, Peruvian artisan Gelacio Giron paints ethereal butterflies on the hinged lid of a handcrafted wooden jewelry box. The blue, black, and pink winged creatures flit amidst delicate blooms on a background of ochre and gold. The