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Handmade Dog Alebrije Figurine 'Playful Pup' Item ID: 2669897887
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“We have dedicated ourselves to this activity since we got married and formed our workshop 22 years ago. We joined Novica in 2016, at an event in Tlaquepaque where they learned about our work.
“We learned to improve our quality, to be more demanding with our finishes, to improve our production processes and to be much more innovative. In addition, financially we have managed to have constant sales and a considerable increase in our production. There have been difficult times such as the months of the pandemic, for example, in which we have managed to get ahead. On that occasion, it was vitally important for us to maintain production and the work team. We were afraid that we would not be able to achieve it, but thanks to our sales on Novica, production was not reduced and therefore our work team did not see their salary affected.
“Thanks to Novica, we currently have a steady and secure income. We also have access to interest-free loans and payment facilities. We are proud of all the learning we have obtained since we joined Novica. Thanks to this, we can now share our experience with other fellow craftsmen, motivate them to increase the models that come to Novica, and share our experience with them to motivate them to grow and have good results, having the success that we have achieved.
“The microcredits have been very good because they help us grow and improve our workshop or grow our production plant. We are very happy to belong to the Novica family, a world-class company where we feel supported and valued.”
Original Artist Story
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialize in Mexico's traditional alebrije sculptures. These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of strange and wonderful animals and imaginary creatures," Jesus explains.
"When we set up our workshop, the panorama didn't look good but we had so many dreams. We wanted to craft only large alebrijes with special motifs. These, of course, are worth more. But the problem wasn't making them. The problem was selling them. Not many shoppers purchased them and we became discouraged. So the first two years were rough for us.
"But then we were invited to participate in a public event that the governor attended. We gave a demonstration of carving and painting and he came over to see what we were doing. He recognized the value of our work and congratulated us. And he also bought the biggest alebrije we had — a bull. We were thrilled! It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce ourselves because we were mentioned in newspapers and magazines that covered the event.
"From then on, we approached the public institutions that promoted popular art contests. We began to participate and won prizes, which gained recognition for our workshop.
"We have four children, who bring us much joy. We spend all our free time with them, whether flying a kite or taking a walk in the countryside. We want them to learn our art and to preserve and spread it. But more, we want them to grow up happy and proud. We are teaching them our craft and also teaching our cousins, nieces and nephews.
"Mastering the art of alebrijes requires practice, discipline and much love. We use copal wood for our designs. We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand. Roxana is expert at decorating the sculptures and her delicate hands convey beauty, from fine geometric patterns to flowers. Her designs are unique and elegantly detailed.
"We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills day by day. We believe that 'nothing ventured, nothing gained.' So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs, and we experiment with different materials, some more complex than others.
"Thankfully, we are now able to offer work to our artisan neighbors. This is important in preserving our culture and tradition as well as generating a source of income. But more than that, we help stop the migration of artisan to cities to find work, and we contribute toward making our community more prosperous."
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May 29, 2023
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Beau
Have at least a dozen sculptures from Jesus and Roxana...even a armadillo! Keep hoping a coatimundi is offered by somebody someday!
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February 1, 2021
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Mary
I do appreciate these artists who create the Oaxacan detail techniques of painting and carving. This is a great example of how that is done. I will look forward to collecting more from these artisans!
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May 19, 2023
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Colleen
I love these little fish! They are lightweight, carefully painted, and can sit on a shelf or be hung from a tree branch. I hope they make more colors. I would like to send a blue one to my niece. Thank you for your beautiful work.
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January 6, 2021
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Lydia
exactly as pictured: pleased to see that each is painted with great accuracy by the artist, even though they probably turned out a lot of them during the holiday season.
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October 9, 2020
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Timothy
These little guys are beautiful and although I bought them for myself, I will probably buy more to give as gifts. They are so bright, colorful and cheerful. I really like how small they are, They will be wonderful additions to my Christmas tree!
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October 31, 2019
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Louise
The artistry and beauty of this winged heart is beyond compare. I lived in Mexico and this piece of art brings back wonderful memories!
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January 23, 2023
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Beau
Every sculpture by Jesus and Roxana is exceptional. Now have over a dozen of them...and always watching for more. A coatimundi in particular would be great!
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January 11, 2023
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Luke
Purple is my favorite color and I love armadillos so I had to get this. Being a lot smaller than many alebrijes but still a decent size it's also quite affordable. It looks exactly like the one in the picture.
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March 23, 2019
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Mary Catherine
These ornaments are incredibly cute -- brightly colored and expertly crafted.
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March 14, 2019
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Judith
I bought these fun little rabbits (very sweet indeed!) to give to children this Easter holiday season. They are expertly made and painted with such fine details - an amazing value. I may have to buy more!
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December 22, 2022
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Louise
I saw this in Mexico and wanted to purchase one for a Christmas gift. It's everything like what I saw in Mexico. I love it and hope the person I will give it to will appreciate it too. I think they will. Quality of the figurine is very good.And the service was excellent. will definitely purchase other items here. Thank you very much. Feliz Navidad.
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July 31, 2018
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Margaret
Absolutely love this sweet little hummingbird! Since we have so many in our yard & on our feeders I thought this would be a nice addition to our indoor decor & I was right. It's perfect!
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March 9, 2018
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Judy
I purchased two owls from this artist for my owl collection, and I absolutely love them. They will go where I can see them as they make me happy. I am sure I will be ordering another one, although it is a hard decision what color to order. I love all of them.
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August 24, 2022
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Marlene
Unique, one-of-a-kind sculpture that will make you smile! Vibrant colors. Impeccable design. Thank you, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, for your artsy creation! Love my Playful Pup!
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July 28, 2022
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Carol
It is hanging over the table so that I can see it every day! Beautiful!
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July 8, 2022
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Janet
These are exquisitely painted and so delicate! My daughter has a whole Christmas tree of Chicken ornaments, and these are so colorful and lovely!
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July 6, 2022
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Mike
Super Great trio of monkeys - Beautifully painted & Detailed = VERY VERY Satisfied !!!
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July 6, 2022
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Mike
Jesus & Roxanna right now are My favorite alebrije artisans = Job Super WELL DONE = Works of ART !!!
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June 22, 2022
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Brenda
Gorgeous colors, and beautifully intricate design, a little work of art. Thank you!
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April 28, 2022
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Emily
This little alebrije sculpture is adorable and just the right touch in my eating area. I particularly love the curved tail, which was carefully packaged separately to avoid breakage. This gato makes me smile every time I see it. Gracias, Jesus y Roxana!
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February 14, 2022
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Dralene
The detail and beautiful creative and craftsmanship is amazing on this little goat, it will be a cherish piece of artwork in our home and will always make us smile. Thank you, your work is beautiful!
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December 30, 2021
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Linda
Great workmanship. Pieces go together well and stay in place with hanging.
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December 24, 2021
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Julia
Every year I purchase a Christmas ornament for each family member...something that seems like them. This ornament is for my son and I know he is going to love it as much as I do. It is completely beautiful. The detail and workmanship are pefect. A true one of a kind piece of art. Thank you so much.
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December 16, 2021
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Dralene
The craftsmanship and quality of this painted coyote is superb! Love it and it is a cherished addition to all of our painted critters. Thank you so much! You do beautiful work - so talented!
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December 16, 2021
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Brenda
I have always loved folk art and have been collecting it for years.With the gift of this wonderful folk art turtle, I have launched mygrandson into becoming a new collector.. He loved this expressive ,beautifully carved and hand painted turtle which I gave him for hisbirthday! It's an interest for us to share. :)
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October 14, 2021
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Judy
I gave fanciful flutter to my daughter and she asked me why there were one extra hole on each side of the bird.
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September 17, 2021
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Patricia
Beautifully painted tiny ornaments to decorate my indoor tree at Christmas.
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June 23, 2021
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Pamela
This ornament is so well made and painted so it looks magical ! I love birds but especially hummingbirds! I hung it over a plant in the kitchen. It's a real conversational piece ! Makes me smile.
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June 1, 2021
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Kathleen
Nicely made, colorful, and adorable. We couldn't get a Christmas tree this year (the wildfires in California depleted the local stock) so I set them on my desk for the time being - then decided I wanted to keep them there.
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April 18, 2021
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Robin
This is a fabulous work of art! The details and lovely patterns are truly wonderful!
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April 1, 2021
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Mike
Beautiful colors - Highly detailed - A Work of Art - Very Satisfied !!!
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May 31, 2023
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Rose
I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!,I love goats and this one is perfect! The colors are vibrant and the carving is fantastic. I love it!
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March 12, 2021
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Ginny
Exquisite and wonderful. I was excited and so pleased to receive such a treasure.
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August 24, 2022
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Marlene
Unique, one-of-a-kind sculpture that will make you smile! Vibrant colors. Impeccable design. Thank you, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez, for your artsy creation! Love my Playful Pup!
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“We have dedicated ourselves to this activity since we got married and formed our workshop 22 years ago. We joined Novica in 2016, at an event in Tlaquepaque where they learned about our work.
“We learned to improve our quality, to be more demanding with our finishes, to improve our production processes and to be much more innovative. In addition, financially we have managed to have constant sales and a considerable increase in our production. There have been difficult times such as the months of the pandemic, for example, in which we have managed to get ahead. On that occasion, it was vitally important for us to maintain production and the work team. We were afraid that we would not be able to achieve it, but thanks to our sales on Novica, production was not reduced and therefore our work team did not see their salary affected.
“Thanks to Novica, we currently have a steady and secure income. We also have access to interest-free loans and payment facilities. We are proud of all the learning we have obtained since we joined Novica. Thanks to this, we can now share our experience with other fellow craftsmen, motivate them to increase the models that come to Novica, and share our experience with them to motivate them to grow and have good results, having the success that we have achieved.
“The microcredits have been very good because they help us grow and improve our workshop or grow our production plant. We are very happy to belong to the Novica family, a world-class company where we feel supported and valued.”
Original Artist Story
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialize in Mexico's traditional alebrije sculptures. These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of strange and wonderful animals and imaginary creatures," Jesus explains.
"When we set up our workshop, the panorama didn't look good but we had so many dreams. We wanted to craft only large alebrijes with special motifs. These, of course, are worth more. But the problem wasn't making them. The problem was selling them. Not many shoppers purchased them and we became discouraged. So the first two years were rough for us.
"But then we were invited to participate in a public event that the governor attended. We gave a demonstration of carving and painting and he came over to see what we were doing. He recognized the value of our work and congratulated us. And he also bought the biggest alebrije we had — a bull. We were thrilled! It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce ourselves because we were mentioned in newspapers and magazines that covered the event.
"From then on, we approached the public institutions that promoted popular art contests. We began to participate and won prizes, which gained recognition for our workshop.
"We have four children, who bring us much joy. We spend all our free time with them, whether flying a kite or taking a walk in the countryside. We want them to learn our art and to preserve and spread it. But more, we want them to grow up happy and proud. We are teaching them our craft and also teaching our cousins, nieces and nephews.
"Mastering the art of alebrijes requires practice, discipline and much love. We use copal wood for our designs. We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand. Roxana is expert at decorating the sculptures and her delicate hands convey beauty, from fine geometric patterns to flowers. Her designs are unique and elegantly detailed.
"We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills day by day. We believe that 'nothing ventured, nothing gained.' So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs, and we experiment with different materials, some more complex than others.
"Thankfully, we are now able to offer work to our artisan neighbors. This is important in preserving our culture and tradition as well as generating a source of income. But more than that, we help stop the migration of artisan to cities to find work, and we contribute toward making our community more prosperous."
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“We have dedicated ourselves to this activity since we got married and formed our workshop 22 years ago. We joined Novica in 2016, at an event in Tlaquepaque where they learned about our work.
“We learned to improve our quality, to be more demanding with our finishes, to improve our production processes and to be much more innovative. In addition, financially we have managed to have constant sales and a considerable increase in our production. There have been difficult times such as the months of the pandemic, for example, in which we have managed to get ahead. On that occasion, it was vitally important for us to maintain production and the work team. We were afraid that we would not be able to achieve it, but thanks to our sales on Novica, production was not reduced and therefore our work team did not see their salary affected.
“Thanks to Novica, we currently have a steady and secure income. We also have access to interest-free loans and payment facilities. We are proud of all the learning we have obtained since we joined Novica. Thanks to this, we can now share our experience with other fellow craftsmen, motivate them to increase the models that come to Novica, and share our experience with them to motivate them to grow and have good results, having the success that we have achieved.
“The microcredits have been very good because they help us grow and improve our workshop or grow our production plant. We are very happy to belong to the Novica family, a world-class company where we feel supported and valued.”
Original Artist Story
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialize in Mexico's traditional alebrije sculptures. These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of strange and wonderful animals and imaginary creatures," Jesus explains.
"When we set up our workshop, the panorama didn't look good but we had so many dreams. We wanted to craft only large alebrijes with special motifs. These, of course, are worth more. But the problem wasn't making them. The problem was selling them. Not many shoppers purchased them and we became discouraged. So the first two years were rough for us.
"But then we were invited to participate in a public event that the governor attended. We gave a demonstration of carving and painting and he came over to see what we were doing. He recognized the value of our work and congratulated us. And he also bought the biggest alebrije we had — a bull. We were thrilled! It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce ourselves because we were mentioned in newspapers and magazines that covered the event.
"From then on, we approached the public institutions that promoted popular art contests. We began to participate and won prizes, which gained recognition for our workshop.
"We have four children, who bring us much joy. We spend all our free time with them, whether flying a kite or taking a walk in the countryside. We want them to learn our art and to preserve and spread it. But more, we want them to grow up happy and proud. We are teaching them our craft and also teaching our cousins, nieces and nephews.
"Mastering the art of alebrijes requires practice, discipline and much love. We use copal wood for our designs. We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand. Roxana is expert at decorating the sculptures and her delicate hands convey beauty, from fine geometric patterns to flowers. Her designs are unique and elegantly detailed.
"We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills day by day. We believe that 'nothing ventured, nothing gained.' So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs, and we experiment with different materials, some more complex than others.
"Thankfully, we are now able to offer work to our artisan neighbors. This is important in preserving our culture and tradition as well as generating a source of income. But more than that, we help stop the migration of artisan to cities to find work, and we contribute toward making our community more prosperous."
“We have dedicated ourselves to this activity since we got married and formed our workshop 22 years ago. We joined Novica in 2016, at an event in Tlaquepaque where they learned about our work.
“We learned to improve our quality, to be more demanding with our finishes, to improve our production processes and to be much more innovative. In addition, financially we have managed to have constant sales and a considerable increase in our production. There have been difficult times such as the months of the pandemic, for example, in which we have managed to get ahead. On that occasion, it was vitally important for us to maintain production and the work team. We were afraid that we would not be able to achieve it, but thanks to our sales on Novica, production was not reduced and therefore our work team did not see their salary affected.
“Thanks to Novica, we currently have a steady and secure income. We also have access to interest-free loans and payment facilities. We are proud of all the learning we have obtained since we joined Novica. Thanks to this, we can now share our experience with other fellow craftsmen, motivate them to increase the models that come to Novica, and share our experience with them to motivate them to grow and have good results, having the success that we have achieved.
“The microcredits have been very good because they help us grow and improve our workshop or grow our production plant. We are very happy to belong to the Novica family, a world-class company where we feel supported and valued.”
Original Artist Story
Jesus and Roxana Hernandez come from a Zapotec community in Oaxaca. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialize in Mexico's traditional alebrije sculptures. These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of strange and wonderful animals and imaginary creatures," Jesus explains.
"When we set up our workshop, the panorama didn't look good but we had so many dreams. We wanted to craft only large alebrijes with special motifs. These, of course, are worth more. But the problem wasn't making them. The problem was selling them. Not many shoppers purchased them and we became discouraged. So the first two years were rough for us.
"But then we were invited to participate in a public event that the governor attended. We gave a demonstration of carving and painting and he came over to see what we were doing. He recognized the value of our work and congratulated us. And he also bought the biggest alebrije we had — a bull. We were thrilled! It was a wonderful opportunity to introduce ourselves because we were mentioned in newspapers and magazines that covered the event.
"From then on, we approached the public institutions that promoted popular art contests. We began to participate and won prizes, which gained recognition for our workshop.
"We have four children, who bring us much joy. We spend all our free time with them, whether flying a kite or taking a walk in the countryside. We want them to learn our art and to preserve and spread it. But more, we want them to grow up happy and proud. We are teaching them our craft and also teaching our cousins, nieces and nephews.
"Mastering the art of alebrijes requires practice, discipline and much love. We use copal wood for our designs. We dry, treat and sand the wood before painting the motifs by hand. Roxana is expert at decorating the sculptures and her delicate hands convey beauty, from fine geometric patterns to flowers. Her designs are unique and elegantly detailed.
"We're an artisan family and we strive to improve our skills day by day. We believe that 'nothing ventured, nothing gained.' So we take on the challenge of creating innovative designs, and we experiment with different materials, some more complex than others.
"Thankfully, we are now able to offer work to our artisan neighbors. This is important in preserving our culture and tradition as well as generating a source of income. But more than that, we help stop the migration of artisan to cities to find work, and we contribute toward making our community more prosperous."
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Jesus and Roxana are both incredibly dedicated parents and financially support their four children together.
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They financially support all four of their children through school so that they may have better opportunities in their future careers.
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Roxana has been able to build her workshop over the years and now gives work to other artisans in her community.
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Preserving Traditions
Roxana has flourished by continuing to use traditional techniques in her alebrije art and continues to pass down her craft to her grandchildren, as her elders had passed down to her.
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Roxana has been awarded 2nd place in the 2018 State Wood Carvings Contest as well as the 2015 Grand Master Award for the best Artisan Heritage piece of Mexico.
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This artist shows a lot of talent or potential and is in their late teens or twenties.
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