Antonio Alonso: Emperor Xolo Cartoneria Mexican Decor then covers it in tiny

then covers it in tiny geometric patterns that almost feel like woven textiles

Zeny is one of the most recognized woodcarvers of the FFuentes family

this stunning olla captures the essence of Mata Ortiz pottery

woven designs

grounding this sweet creature with a touch of boldness

Antonio Alonso: Emperor Xolo Cartoneria Mexican Decor then covers it in tinyThis is one of Antonio Alonso's most symbolically rich pieces, a seated Xoloitzcuintle crowned with a magnificent radiating headdress of cut paper. The Xolo, Mexico's ancient hairless dog, was considered by the Aztecs to be a sacred guide for souls traveling to Mictln, the underworld, and Antonio renders him here with all the gravitas of that mythic role. The dog is sculpted in a noble seated posture, long forelegs straight beneath a deep chest, ears