En/wood Crafting

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Alebrijes (Spanish pronunciation: [aleˈβɾixes]) are brightly colored Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical (fantasy/mythical) creatures, traditionally made from papier-mâché or wood. The art form originated in Mexico City in the 1930s, when Pedro Linares, a papier-mâché artist, began creating surreal, dreamlike creatures after experiencing vivid hallucinations during an illness. His designs, which combined elements of various animals, became widely recognized as alebrijes and were later adopted by artisans in Oaxaca, who began carving them from copal wood, a local softwood. Alebrijes are now a significant part of Mexican folk art, blending indigenous traditions with modern artistic expression. They are often associated with Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead), though they are not traditionally part of the holiday's customs. Today, alebrijes are crafted in various regions of Mexico and have gained international recognition, appearing in exhibitions, festivals, and even contemporary media.

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Article title : Alebrije
"figures carved in wood. The papier-mâché-to-wood carving adaptation was pioneered by Arrazola native Manuel Jiménez. This version of the craft has since spread..."
Article title : Arts and Crafts movement
"& Crafts Shopmarks. Fletcher, NC: Knock On Wood Publications. ISBN 978-1-4507-9024-6. Kaplan, Wendy (1987). The Art that Is Life: The Arts & Crafts Movement..."
Article title : Cooper (profession)
"wooden implements, such as rakes and wooden-bladed shovels. In addition to wood, other materials, such as iron, were used in the manufacturing process. The..."
Article title : The Craft (film)
"Retrieved September 21, 2024. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wonderfully_Weird_World_of_Gumball_season_2#Episodes "The Craft – Sequel". Bloody Disgusting...."
Article title : Medium-density fibreboard
"Medium-density fibreboard (MDF) is an engineered wood product made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residuals into wood fibre, often in a defibrator, combining..."
Article title : Wood preservation
"Wood preservation refers to any method or process, or even technique, used to protect wood and extend its service life. Most wood species are susceptible..."
Article title : Cricut
"designed for home crafters. The machines are used for cutting paper, felt, vinyl, fabric and other materials such as leather, matboard, and wood. The original..."
Article title : History of wood carving
"Wood carving is one of the oldest arts of humankind. Wooden spears from the Middle Paleolithic, such as the Clacton Spear, reveal how humans have engaged..."
Article title : City of Crafts and Folk Arts
"UNESCO's City of Crafts and Folk Arts project is part of the wider Creative Cities Network, founded in 2004, which designates cities worldwide that have..."
Article title : Axe
"implement that has been used for thousands of years to shape, split, and cut wood, to harvest timber, and as a weapon. The axe has many forms and specialised..."

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