Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Carnaval Monkey Woodcarving Woodcarving The wonderful Oaxacan textiles inspire

The wonderful Oaxacan textiles inspire the painted design

bleach it to create different colored paper

is decorated with dozens of milagros

rounded body and an elegantly arched neck

and wings—represents a prayer

Carolina Sandoval & Kengi: Carnaval Monkey Woodcarving Woodcarving The wonderful Oaxacan textiles inspireThis joyful alebrije by Carolina Sandoval captures the spirit of celebration and cultural pride. A vibrantly painted monkey, rich in greens, purples, and aquamarine, carries a white calenda balloon adorned with miniature papel picado style pennants in festive hues. Carolina sewed the balloon by hand. The monkey itself is carved in a lively, animated posture, with wide, curious eyes and finely painted textures that reflect Carolina's signature style: