cool gifts for women

Charonensri, a Thai artisan expert in traditional pottery techniques, presents this gorgeous ceramic incense holder. Crafted in the shape of a regal elephant carrying a lotus flower on its back, the ceramic figurine features elegant details and a glossy finish. This pale green home accent also has the characteristic celadon crackled finish and will hold either cone or stick incense.

Charonensri, a Thai artisan, presents this set of two ceramic incense holders. Formed in the shape of a regal elephant carrying a lotus flower on its back, each ceramic figurine features precise details and a glossy finish. These pale green incense holders feature the characteristic crackled finish that celadon is known for and will hold either cone or stick incense.

Precise geometric motifs in cool blue-grey are accentuated with navy and yellow in an exquisite design. From talented members of Women United for Artisan Development, the cushion cover is woven by hand on a backstrap loom. Cording defines the borders, and the back is solid white. "This was inspired by the ceiba tree, the national tree of Guatemala," the artisans confide. "We learned this motif from our grandmothers.

Should one of the threads snag, they suggest you pull it back into place from the back of the fabric with a fine crochet hook.

Isha Jain celebrates India's textile and fashion legacies with the gorgeous design of this tunic. In cool turquoise blue, the tunic is sewn of chanderi, in which a 100% silk warp is combined with a 100% cotton weft, resulting in crisp, glossy sheer textures. Jain masters hand-block printing techniques in green, blue and black to adorn the tunic with floral and leafy patterns. Green silk taping trims the cuffs and hemline. Featuring lateral side slits and three-quarter length sleeves, the tunic is lined with cotton.

Named after a city in Madhya Pradesh, chanderi fabrics can be traced back to Vedic times; however, it was not until the 1970's that the cotton and silk blend fabric was developed.

Please note that due to the nature of the raw yarn used for weaving, chanderi textures are somewhat crisp.

Designed to mix and match, three stacking rings enclose the colors of spring. Jantana works in sterling silver to create solitaires in amethyst, pink tourmaline and cool blue topaz.

.925 Sterling silver