gifts for best friends

Man's best friend gets a springy upgrade in Togog Suyasa's charming wooden statuette. The Balinese artisan hand carves the statuette from albesia wood, using slim iron rods to create the dog's legs and tail. A coiled iron neck spring allows the dog's head to bobble back and forth for a whimsical effect.

Interspersed with colourful beads of recycled glass, sese wood beads circle the wrist. Ghanaian artisan Eliasu Adams creates this set of three eco-friendly stretch bracelets, perfect for sharing with your best friends.

Enjoy a day with friends and games in the cozy and warm ambiance this curated gift set generates for you. Peruvian artisans unite forces to create this dapper box equipped with the best articles for a fun moment of laughs and challenges, including Abel Rios' leather dice cup and dice set embellished with magnificent eagle engravings, Johnny Jimenez' gallant leather catchall, and Flora Polo's four wood coasters whose reverse painted glass finish allows for a vibrant look.

Discover your next great adventure in this beautifully illustrated guide to the world’s best travel destinations. From the ultimate hiking trails to the most scenic train rides, the most stunning coral reefs to the most epic mountain retreats, you’ll find 1,000 exceptional destinations to add to your travel bucket list!

Each of the 1,000 bucket list-worthy trips in this sumptuous volume has been carefully vetted and selected by the celebrated travel experts at National Geographic. On every page you’ll find new ways to experience beloved destinations, such as a family-friendly tour of Rome’s beloved ruins or a foodie tour of New York City, as well as hidden gems around the globe, including a cloud forest in the mountains of Ecuador and a kite surfing excursion off the coast of Spain. Plus, find detailed road trips to places near (Charleston, South Carolina) and far (a grand tour of Switzerland), along with top 10 lists from the best ski resorts to the best green hotels. Discover majestic nature escapes, family getaways, cultural hot spots, remarkable cityscapes, and one-of-a-kind thrills in this beautifully illustrated collection that will help you find your next exhilarating destination.

So get ready to pack your bags…this inspired collection will leave ready to experience the ultimate travel adventure!

A doe-eyed dog sits patiently atop any shelf or tabletop. Hand-carved of Balinese suar wood, this naturally-finished sculpture makes the perfect best friend to your home decor. Made Wirata works with local artisans to present this signed sculpture.

These lightweight indoor/outdoor slippers will quickly become your best friend. The uppers are crafted from recycled polyester blend felt, with a plush fleece lining. The soles are made from patented Everywear™ technology for wonderfully cushioned comfort from day one. Everywear™ is a patented EVA blend material that is virtually weightless, insanely comfortable, and durable so you can walk for hours while feeling minimal impact and reducing stress to your feet.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of two pairs of male and female worry dolls joined together by a red heart. Handmade, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire and arrive in a pouch of handwoven cotton fabric.

Bring home a little of nature's magic with this enchanting wood bird statuette handcrafted from suar wood with a base made from fine teak. The statuette of two robins standing on a log is painted by hand in brilliant colours that help make this design by Indonesian artisan Ira S. an invigorating addition to your space.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, this set of six quitapenas dolls makes a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of three male and three female worry dolls each clasping a red heart to his or her chest and comes with a pouch made from loom-woven cotton. Handmade using tule wood, polyurethane, nylon stockings, kraft paper, and 100% cotton fabric, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire.

Wear and enjoy the Colombian essence through the charming creations that compose this curated gift set. NOVICA's team of experts reunites the best designs from local artisans to create this box, whose tropical theme includes Lorette Menjura's acrylic sling bag—in a dapper black hue—and charming coin purse displaying a bold geometric pattern. Crowning the set, the Zenu Community adds a natural fiber cuff bracelet with an adventurous aura.

A stylish tote bag adorned with a screen-printed geometric pattern in bright white and blue shades will be your best companion for a weekend getaway, a shopping spree and much more. Crafted from cotton, Indian artisan Arushi Gupta’s eye-catching design features a magnetic snap closure opening up to a fully lined interior equipped with a practical zippered pocket for seamless organization.

This simple cardholder is the best accessory for getting around light during the weekends. Patsy Chang handcrafts it from 100% leather in a rich camel tone with two card slots.

Patsy grew up in between Peru and Japan. Her father nurtured her love for the arts and leatherwork throughout her youth and she went on to study fine arts and fashion design. Patsy's pieces blend practicality and character with first-rate craftsmanship.