Luis Pablo: Alebrije Cat with Butterfly WoodcarvingLuis Pablo has carved a cat that has forgotten it is supposed to be a hunter! A blue butterfly has landed on the cat's tail, and the cat has turned to look at it, trying to decide whether to play or hunt. Upright, with front paws planted, the figure is beautifully balanced and well formed. The face is gorgeous and expressive. The coat is classic orange tabby, the marmalade cat, with swirling concentric bands in warm orange and gold and white at the

From it hangs another delicate string of papel picado

dozens of them

natural pigments

the grass is painted in bright lime blades reaching upward like soft flames

and black is superb

representing harmony with the universe

Dimensions: 8

Puebla’s ceramic tradition is an art form with historic ties to the kitchen

This charming bear by Avelino Perez is full of character

The centers are touched with metallic gold

This stunning contemporary olla by Mata Ortiz artist Antonio Sandoval blends the classic form of Mata Ortiz ollas with a modern cut-out design

boldly striped tail curls up behind like a question mark