Bandelier National Monument Bolihua Ornament Beanies These majestic plants

These majestic plants

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

Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires

They are primarily nocturnal and can be recognized by their distinct nighttime howl

their succulent forms helping define the region’s arid beauty

Bandelier National Monument Bolihua Ornament Beanies These majestic plantsOur 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