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Vidushini works in the style of India's Gond tribal paintings, popular in Madhya Pradesh. Painted freehand, a peacock graces the cover of this lovely journal, and the spiral notebook features 40 pages of handmade paper.

Gond paintings are usually done by women and can be religious in nature. They explore every facet of daily life.

Butterflies alight amid cherry blossoms against a scarlet sky. By Nikom, this delightful parasol is crafted of bamboo and handmade saa, or mulberry bark paper.

Against a background of solid crimson, a majestic peacock is surrounded by lush floral motifs. Thai artisan Nikom designs this parasol, crafted from paper and painted by hand. Featuring a bamboo frame and handle, this parasol is perfect for casual use in the sun or for home decor.

Inspired by the ideologies of people like Albert Einstein and Martin Luther King, Jr., Ghanaian artisan Akwele Suma hand-crafts a lovely beaded pendant necklace recreating nature, animals and humans living together in harmony as a symbol of justice and peace. A collection of lovely charms depicting people, trees, fish, elephants, birds, houses, the globe and a pendant of the scales of justice are handmade from recycled cardboard, detailed with ink, knotted onto a silk cord and topped with sese wood beads.

Warm red hues enrich a serene glimpse of Thailand's spring season, part of this gorgeous Saa paper parasol by Nikom. Pink and blue blooms and adorable birds reunite in the details decorating the parasol, whose bamboo fixtures add a traditional touch.

An exquisite three-piece set consisting of a journal, a pouch and a keychain pays homage to the rich heritage of the region of Assam in India. Designed by Manjuri Hazarika, these accessories are handcrafted from cotton using the traditional jacquard weaving technique, boasting intricate Assamese patterns that reflect the artistic traditions of the region. These accessories are further enhanced with leather accents as well as stainless steel and nickel-plated metallic fixtures. The journal's 100 unlined pages are made from recycled paper, providing a versatile space for writing, sketching and more. The zippered, lined pouch keeps small essentials organized and secure. And the keychain safely stashes earphones for on-the-go listening thanks to its leather strap with a snap closure.