day dresses

Worry dolls or muñecas quitapenas are part of Guatemalan legends that date back to Mayan times and are linked to the goddess Ixchel. Legend has it that if you tell one of these dolls your sorrows and then place it under your pillow before going to sleep, it will take away your pain and send blessings your way. Guatemalan artisan Hector Ponce designs this set of four worry dolls inspired by the Dead of The Dead celebrations entirely handcrafted from cotton, cibaque fibers and cotton cord.

Cats are cunning creatures that fill our days with joy and surprises. Their mischievous personality inspired many to make unique creations, like this set of four ceramic magnets. Handcrafted by Guatemala's Jose Arriola, they depict colourful cats embellished with floral motifs.

Ghana's bold spirit adorns Hannah Dodoo's set of three cotton baskets, made to embellish your days with a vibrant aura. Each accessory, in different sizes, has a floral printed pattern in amethyst and lime hues for a unique look, and a little strap completes each design with a convenient touch.

Crafted by hand with experienced artistry, four decorative eggs are captivating in any favorite setting. For inspiration, Fida Hussein looks into the past for present-day India decorative styles. The eggs are individually crafted with papier mache techniques and painted with bright, festive colors.

Take notes, chronicle the day's events and plan future travel with these enchanting mini journals, each featuring depictions of songbirds over tropical flora in the style of antique court stamp paper. Indian artisan Asha Prabha makes these journals with crisp handcrafted paper that is unique to the touch, with each featuring 48 pages bound with cotton between hard paper covers, closing with attached cotton cords when not in use. These journals reflect the unique character of Asha Prabha, whose comforting personality guides new generations of artists in their stitching and embroidery as they learn the trade in her small village workshop.