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Working in the traditional style of dhurries, Indian artisans diligently hand-weave this rug of wool through a painstaking process that takes up to five days to complete. A border of mint gives way to colorful stripes and a central panel decorated with geometric patterns. Sonik Sethi presents this eye-catching dhurrie rug, completed at the ends with tiny fringes.

At Christmastime or anytime, this elegant table linen set makes a festive addition to any kitchen or dining room. Eladio Chiroy in Guatemala crafts the six striped placemats and six solid napkins on a traditional pedal loom.

Evoking the beauty of the sky, a border of aqua gives way to stripes and a central panel of pale grey, dotted with colorful geometric patterns over the body of of this traditional dhurrie rug from India. Local artisans determine the design and then diligently hand-weave the rug of wool on a cotton warp through a process that takes up to five days to complete. Finished with tiny fringes at each end, the dhurrie makes a welcoming addition into any home.

Bands of cool colour flow across a set of handwoven placemats, evoking the Guatemalan seacoast. Working on a traditional handloom, Eladio Chiroy combines black, turquoise and sapphire blue on a teal green background. Matching napkins in solid blue complete the lovely set for four. Many of the natural colours are derived from seeds, herbs, tree bark and woods.

Working in a style of traditional Indian handicrafts, Isha Jain creates a lovely and luscious wrap scarf. This scarf is woven entirely by hand from a cotton and silk blend, which features a solid kiwi color. Intricate floral motifs decorate the body of this scarf, which is accentuated at the ends with printed peacocks. For a luxurious flair, golden zari embroidery is embroidered by hand.