In Mexican mythology, Alebrijes are fantastical creatures that act as our guardian animals in the afterlife. The Alebrije collar is inspired by this myth and is meant to be worn by our guardian animals in this life.
The Alebrije set which includes matching bandanas and name tags was made in collaboration with Northern Hounds and Swamp Spills. You can find matching bandanas at www.northernhounds.com and matching custom dog tags at www.swampspills.com
Materials: Vegetable-tanned leather, Nylon thread, Brass-finished steel hardware
Technique: Trenzado a Mano (Maya hand weaving)
Origin: San Juan Chamula, Chiapas, Mexico
Each collar purchased helps us provide stable jobs to marginalized female artisans in Mexico. With your support, they can preserve their Maya cultural heritage while providing for their families.
If the leather is soiled, it can be wiped with a soft, damp cloth using a lather of any mild soap with lukewarm water. Avoid contact with salt or chlorine water. For best results, use leather conditioner occasionally. The textile can be cleaned with a brush, water, and mild soap.
5-7 day shipping for all U.S. orders. We will gladly accept returns for up to 30 days after your purchase has shipped. 1-year limited warranty with proper use. Although our collars are made with resistant materials, the durability of our collars depends on their use and the behavior of your dog. Our warranty does not cover collars that have been chewed.