Leor says never planned to own a store, but she's driven by a passion to share Mexican folk art with a bigger audience. "The reason [the store is] so full is because I love all of it," she said.

Alebrijes are larger-than-life Mexican folk sculptures, often made with paper and cardboard in a papier-mâché-like style. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 73°F.

La Sirena sells handmade folk art on Manhattan's Lower East Side. ... Shop owner heeds siren call of Mexican folk art, realizing a dream . By Joelle Garguilo. Thursday, March 20, 2025.