Posts Tagged ‘folk art’

Cultural Corner: Alebrijes

Cultural Corner: Alebrijes

Alebrijes are a popular type of Mexican folk art that made out of papier-mâché, wood and harder carton materials that feature mythical creatures. They are very popular in Oaxaca, a region on the West Coast, that has long been known for it’s amazing art scene. This area produces a special type of alebrije made out of the local copal tree, which is said to have […]

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