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For many, writing and drawing are the best ways to release feelings, thoughts and emotions otherwise left unsaid and kept inside. Do it in style with this elegant 80-page journal designed by Indian artisan Aishwarya Jhawar featuring a textured grey cotton cover and handmade blank paper so you can choose to write or sketch according to your mood.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, this set of six quitapenas dolls makes a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of three male and three female worry dolls each clasping a red heart to his or her chest and comes with a pouch made from loom-woven cotton. Handmade using tule wood, polyurethane, nylon stockings, kraft paper, and 100% cotton fabric, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire.

"Hope your holidays are merry and bright" are the wishes of the Magdalena Women Artists Association, based in Guatemala. This pair of greeting cards is handmade by talented local artisans, who draw inspiration from classic themes to decorate these refined lino and ivory paper pieces—each boasting ribbons and snowflake motifs.

Explore the world of Mexico's folk arts with this unique coloring book. The Maria dolls are an international cultural symbol for the power of the feminine in Mexico. Made by indigenous Otomi women, the dolls' dresses, hair and ribbons feature a variety of colors and styles, making them endlessly fascinating and fun to color. The text and images are by Joseph Toone, the best-selling author of the San Miguel de Allende Secrets book series.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of two pairs of male and female worry dolls joined together by a red heart. Handmade, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire and arrive in a pouch of handwoven cotton fabric.

Set of 2 eco-friendly greeting cards featuring multicolored hearts printed on plantable paper embedded with wildflower seeds,such as Bird's Eye, Clarkia, Snapdragon, and more (each card varies).

The card is blank so you can write your own thoughtful message and send it to a friend, family member, or loved one to let you know you're thinking of them. You can also keep the card for yourself: cut the card in half and frame the printed side of the card to display as home or office decor, and then plant the blank side.

For best results, it is recommended to plant within two years of receiving the card and planting your card in a pot indoors. In the meantime, store the card in a cool, dry place until it's time to plant! Sprouts will generally appear within 10-14 days (as long as they are kept moist in a sunny spot), and you can expect blooming flowers in about 12-14 weeks.

You will receive a printed card, envelope, and a social impact bookmark that includes planting instructions.

Bali's Komang Sulaksana presents a colorful quartet of handcrafted journals that feature a wealth of natural materials. Each journal contains 50 blank pages of rice straw paper, and a cover made from banana bark fiber. The 4 petite journals are bound with agel grass cords and trimmed with a natural cinnamon stick.