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This stunning cushion cover is created by Mario Chavez in Mexico, who works with wool that has been tinted with natural pigments. The hand loomed cushion cover features a traditional Zapotec design in vermilion, magenta and yellow on a background of sea green. A zipper on one side allows for easy insertion of a cushion.

India's tradition is full of elegant works reminiscent of the marvelous palaces dedicated to ancient deities. This glamorous vibe, full of culture, can now be part of your home decor thanks to the Self-Employed Women's Association's newest creation. Crafted by local artisans, this cushion cover comes in an exquisite azure tone, embellished by little mirrors and embroidered details all along the geometric design, which is also equipped with a zippered opening at the back.

India's tradition is full of marvelous works reminiscent of the magnificent palaces dedicated to ancient deities. This enchanting vibe, full of culture, can now be part of your home decor thanks to the Self-Employed Women's Association's newest creation. Crafted by local artisans, this cushion cover comes in a luxurious cardinal red tone, embellished by little mirrors and embroidered details all along the geometric design, which is also equipped with a zippered opening at the back.

Dark waves lap at a sea of crimson as stars twinkle in orderly rows. Faustino Maldonado weaves two dramatic cushion covers with pre-Hispanic motifs. Working on the Andean handloom, he creates his beautiful design in an acrylic and alpaca wool blend. A slot opening at the back permits insertion of the cushions.

The traditional batik technique offers the world unique patterns full of a vibrant aura. Using this ancient art, Galuh Kenanga works with Balinese artisans to create a rayon shirt featuring dapper leaves in a palette of yellow, brown and purple hues for a tropical style. On top of that, the garment comes with a coconut button-up closure, a collared neckline and short sleeves.

The traditional batik technique offers the world unique patterns full of a tropical aura. Using this ancient art, Galuh Kenanga works with Balinese artisans to create a rayon shirt featuring elegant leaves in a palette of brown, burgundy and blue hues for a vibrant style. On top of that, the garment comes with a coconut button-up closure, a collared neckline and short sleeves.

Woven by hand, beautiful textiles attest to the skill of Naga women, a tribal people from northeastern India and parts of Burma. The weavings are incorporated in this lovely handbag from Chirada. Brown leather forms the straps and adorns each side, while a button safeguards the zip top closure. Inside, the shoulder bag is lined in brown faux suede fabric and features three inner pockets, one with a zipper.

Because each bag is a handmade work of art, the colors and motifs will vary slightly but the theme remains the same.

Warm shades of brown, beige, ivory, orange, and maroon come together beautifully in this lovely dhurrie rug from India. Designer Amit Moza works with local artisans who weave the rug on a traditional handloom over the course of four to five days. The central panel of the rug features a blend of brown and beige cotton, which is bordered by eye-catching geometric bands at the top and bottom. The edge of the rug is decorated with an attractive plaited pattern, with matching tassels marking the four corners. This wonderful dhurrie rug adds a comforting and stylish look to your home decor.

Geometric motifs and a palette of warm colours form a captivating design crafted by the Andes Traditions Association. Local artisans work with wool yarns to handloom every detail following a traditional pattern. As a final touch, this soft item comes with a zippered opening on the back, allowing you to insert the pouf easily into its place.

Shimmering strands of yellow rayon are skillfully worked across green and black threads in this superlative kente cloth scarf. An extremely intricate double weave, its pattern is created primarily on the weft, or horizontal threads of the loom. Great care must be taken so that the blocks of color have same size and match one another when the woven strips are joined. A special stick is used to measure the cloth on the loom so Gobah Tengey-Seddoh names this design Atikpui (measure).

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. But patterns with nearly all weft patterns, where the warp design is hardly visible, can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging, and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.

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