artisan goods

Scrunchies are back! The popular hair accessories from the 80s and 90s are once again in fashion thanks to designs like this multicolor cotton scrunchie crafted with 100% upcycled materials by the women artisan group Lopez Garcia Family in Guatemala.

The perfect gift for a lover of current events, this ingenious sculpture is crafted by Armando Ramirez of Mexico out of recycled mechanical parts and scrap iron. The sculpture shows a broadcaster with copy in hand speaking into a microphone. The broadcaster sits at a desk atop a round base.

Balinese artisans find inspiration in Buddhist spiritual traditions for the design of this unique karma set from the Pertiwi Collection. It includes a bracelet crafted with natural rubber and light and dark glass beads. For every good deed done in a day, slide a lighter bead to the center. For any bad deed, slide a darker one. At the end of the day count of which color there are more, and keep a record of it in the karma journal. It is crafted by hand with rice paper and decorated with cinnamon stick on the lontar leaves covers.

The karma counter is a millenary method developed in Tibet, to remind one to stop and think about the ramifications of any action one is about to do in a genuine consideration of other's need and happiness. It is believed that as the ratio of white pebbles grows for having done well to others, so will good karma return to one.

About his work, Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez says “As a child I enjoyed inventing toys, and soon yearned to create a unique style of art. Environmentally enamored, I now transform recycled goods.” He is proud to present his designs in this key rack, made from upcycled auto parts for a modern, industrial look. A stern owl stands guard over household keys in this rack, which pairs perfectly with any doorway.

The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

These snowmen come to your home with a very polite hat tip. Handcrafted in India from recycled paper, this set of four ornaments is a good choice for adding a sweet touch to your decor and helping the environment. Artisan Yusra finishes each snowy friend with hand-painted details and jute cords.

Komang Agus Saputra finds inspiration in the practice of yoga for the design of this necklace. The pendant is expertly carved by hand from coconut shell featuring the sukhasana or crossed-leg sitting position. The pendant hangs from a brown faux-suede cord that can be adjusted to the desired length, and is adorned with chang wood beads.

In this dazzling long, Y-shaped necklace, dainty glass and pinewood beads in shades of turquoise, yellow and caramel beautifully come together for a stunning pop of color. But the main attractions are the exquisite ceramic and coconut shell accents that form the gorgeous pendant, connected through petite brass beads and fixtures. This bold accessory is handcrafted by the artisans of the Domenech Foundation's Callotl Project in El Salvador, dedicated to the sustainable progress of the Costa del Sol region and the preservation of sea turtles. Through their work, they repurpose underappreciated coconut materials, once destined for firewood, into eco-conscious goods that pay homage to the region's extraordinary biodiversity.