Bandelier National Monument Bolihua Ornament Beanies archeoastronomers

archeoastronomers

Whether pouncing on unsuspecting prey or playing hide-and-seek with their young

The Gila Monster on the cap face is fashioned from full-color embroidery

These majestic plants

Bandelier National Monument Bolihua Ornament Beanies archeoastronomersOur Bandelier National Monument bolihua ornament captures the significance of this historic New Mexico landscape. The design reflects the ancient cliff dwellings and cultural sites preserved within the monument. Bolihua is a reverse glass painting technique developed in China in the early 1700s. Each ornament is hand painted inside a glass bulb using narrow brushes and fine tools. The layered process takes several days and creates a one of a kind