bright clothing

Sometimes called Chintamani, Hindu god Ganesha is the subject of Sunil Jaiswals's truly alluring warm-hued work. The Indian artisan renders the elephant-headed deity in traditional dress with bright crimson and pale orange colours.

Add a touch of Guatemala's vibrant culture to your holiday decor with Jose Arriola's delightful pair of hand-painted angel ceramic ornaments. Adorned with bright and cheerful clothing inspired by traditional hand-loomed artistry, these ornaments bring a burst of colour to your tree. Ready to hang with vibrant nylon cords, they effortlessly elevate your festive ambiance.

In homage of the traditional Marinera dance of Peru, John Barrow designs this awe-inspiring sculpture. Wearing bright and colorful clothing, a man and a woman dance together. The man kneels before his partner as she waves a red handkerchief over his head. This sculpture is crafted from different pieces of wood that are each carved by hand and assembled like a puzzle.

Inspired by textiles from Thailand's Lisu Hill Tribes, Chattima fuses cultures in this elegant navy jacket. Made from a cotton and hemp blend the open jacket highlights Lisu Strips on the cuffs and front opening. This traditional textile is made by overlapping and folding thin strips of brightly coloured fabric producing an applique patchwork that is applied to clothing. Chattima sympathetically combines this with hand stamped indigo fabric inserts on the cuff from the Hmong tribe and hand made silk rozettes on the placket. A single hand tied robe button finishes the neckline.

A trio of luminous deep pinks makes this cotton and silk blend sari a standout. The sari is crafted from chanderi fabric, which has a uniquely crisp feel due to the raw yarns that are used. Isha Jain adds a border of golden zari threads for a look that is truly elegant.

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with myriad aluminium beads and pendants, as well as Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965. Brightly coloured beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass, as well as feathers, complete the stunning design of this headdress.

The Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

Nikom uses saa paper, from the bark of the mulberry tree, and bamboo to craft this dainty parasol in bright tiger-lily orange. Inspired by the local flora and fauna of their native Thailand, artisans adorn the parasol with hand-painted blossoms and butterflies in oil paint. The parasol is perfect for casual use or as home decor.

Holding his harp tenderly, a man strums tunes from his beloved Andean highlands. He wears a bright chullo hat and colorful cloak in a fascinating sculpture by John Barrow. "It's part of my 'Folklore' series that is inspired by this beautiful country and its regional traditions," says Barrow with admiration. He makes the sculpture with hand-carved segments of cedar, mahogany and ishpingo woods, which he dyes with natural pigments.

Energetic vibrancy and cultural significance come together in this captivating bucket bag crafted from leather in bright shades of red. Peruvian artisan Kathiana Quispe’s chic design is accented with a colourful handwoven alpaca blend fabric adorned with traditional Inca motifs. Boasting a long, adjustable strap, allowing you to wear it cross-body, a secure zippered closure, a fully lined interior and a convenient zippered pocket, this bag is not just a fashion statement but also a practical accessory for everyday use.

The market stalls are bursting with colorful flowers and sumptuous fruits and vegetables in this hand made arpillera wall hanging by artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru. The artist fills this wall hanging with delectable details and texture, from the petals of the flowers to the traditional clothing of the market sellers to the leafy greens of the produce. A display rod can be inserted into an opening at the top for easy hanging. A cornucopia of color, this arpillera will be a bright and lively focal point for any room.

By Juan and Carolina, this mask is carved from pinewood to adorn you wall with the beauty of Guatemala. The face of a wolf is painted by hand with the images of colorful birds and flowers. The designs on the left side of the wolf's face are diligently carved by hand in relief. Say the artisans, "In these masks, we want to depict the Guatemalan flora and fauna, combining them with the colors of our traditional textiles."