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Making alebrijes is a style of folk art that originated in Mexico almost a hundred years ago. The craft was first created by artist Pedro Linares, and the imaginative and brightly-colored creatures were inspired by a dream. Linares came from a family of piñata-makers, and he began making the colorful animals using the same paper-mache method used for piñatas. Later other artists began carving alebrijes from wood. The sculptures have become an icon in Mexican culture, and alebrijes even have a part in Disney's movie Coco! Let's watch a couple of clips about how Coco's artists and animators got their inspiration while remaining respectful of Mexico's culture and traditions: Here's more about the history of alebrijes and about their creator Pedro Linares: This map of Mexico shows where Pedro Linares lived and where he created his alebrijes- in the state of Oaxaca. This video clip from a news program will show us how the art of alebrijes has been passed down through families . We'll see some traditional artisans at work! This clip takes us inside a studio where artisans are carving alebrijes from wood. One special celebration in Mexico is a parade called La Noche de los Alebrijes (Night of the Alebrijes). Take a look inside this art gallery to see some incredible (and BIG!) alebrijes sculptures! This read-aloud features the story of Miguel, the young boy from the movie Coco, as he learns about his culture's traditional alebrijes. Now that you've learned the history and tradition of alebrijes, here's how we'll make our own versions: Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: And here are some photographs to inspire you:
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