Multicolored Floral Wood Box - Colorful Garden Taxco Silver He carves the teak board

He carves the teak board by hand featuring a wavy pattern running down diagonally

The blue and beige basket features a lid and zigzag motifs in a design by artisan Cecilia Jimenez that is also a wonderful decorative accent in itself

The coasters sit atop cork bases

Glass beads complement the design with glistening accents

With inspiration from his Christian roots

Multicolored Floral Wood Box - Colorful Garden Taxco Silver He carves the teak boardSan Martin Tilcajete in Oaxaca is a town well known for its colorful alebrije sculptures. Artisan Carlos Mendez applies that folk art style to this pretty decorative wood box. It is crafted from copal wood and painted by hand with multicolored floral motifs. Copal wood 0. 28 lbs 2. 4 inches H x 8. 8 inches W x 3 inches D