bird ornaments

Working in the folk art style of arpillera, Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanches handcrafts this tree skirt of cotton blend applique. Beneath the stars of an Andean night, near a mountainside village, Joseph, Mary, and the three wise men gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Elegantly carved from sese wood, the Sankofa symbol lends its fluid grace to this throne ottoman. Kwasi Asante creates a delightful design filled with significance. A Ghanaian adinkra symbol, the Sankofa bird reaches into the past and returns with values and assets that can be used to build the future.

Doña Tomasa will grace your home like nobody else - dead or alive! Luis Morales handcrafts this supremely elegant Catrina sculpture from ceramic and clads her in a gorgeous floral apron and skirt. She wears a traditional deep blue rebozo shawl over her head and carries beautifully detailed ceramic pottery in her hands.

Luis Morales comes from a generations-long tradition of artisans. His favorite items to craft are Catrina figures because of their unique iconography.

Doña Dolores will grace your home like nobody else - dead or alive! Luis Morales handcrafts this elegant Catrina sculpture from ceramic and clads her in a gorgeous flame orange apron with floral designs over an olive green skirt. She wears a traditional black rebozo shawl decorated with colorful floral designs over her head.

Luis Morales comes from a generations-long tradition of artisans. His favorite items to craft are Catrina figures because of their unique iconography.

The grace of the ancient Balinese gods gives life to a mythical dragon called Basuki, who comes to earth in times of chaos to protect humanity from evil forces. This magnificent creature is now the inspiration for artisan Nyoman Ariawan, who puts her jewelry expertise into practice to create a sturdy sterling silver chain bracelet with traditional details. The centerpieces are Basuki dragon pendants joined by a ring, creating a captivating illusion in the design.

This breathtaking sheath dress gracefully showcases traditional Hmong textiles and motifs in its short sleeves, crew neckline and pleated skirt, embodying sophistication and artisanal mastery. While the top is fashioned from a fusion of cotton and hemp in a lively light blue shade, the addition of a stunning rayon panel creates a flawless complement. Exquisite patterns meticulously crafted through a fusion of cross-stitch and printed techniques grace this fully lined dress by Thai artisan Chattima. Impeccably completed with a concealed back zippered closure and nape buttons, this eye-catching garment ensures a flawless and tailored fit.

Spiral motifs adorn the center and inner ring of this impressive folk art painting. Created with a technique passed down through generations of Mexico's Otomi people, it is inspired, original, and beautiful. Edgar Trejo carries on the traditions of his village with this composition, which is painted with vegetable dye on handmade amate, or tree bark paper, which takes several days to procure through a complex process. Amate was a sacred material for Aztec and Mayan peoples, historically used to write down and chronicle important events and trade, even serving as the bridge between the mortal and the spiritual worlds during religious ceremonies. According to Otomi traditions, the bark used to produce amate can only be extracted from a tree during certain parts of the lunar cycle, indicating the high level of respect held toward nature. Featuring a meticulous freehand design, the painting has handwoven areas with open spaces in the center and inner circle.

Elegant birds decorate a magnificent design from Armenia. Crafted by Shahe Harutyunyan, this ceramic platter features traditional regional details that imitate the country's classic palaces. In addition, the green base hue combines perfectly with the brown geometric motifs, while a glazed finish allows the accessory to shine gracefully on any occasion.

Birds and flowers grace a glorious tree in this original painting by Dr. Sneh Gangal in India. She works in acrylics on canvas, using the traditional folk art style of kalamkari to create the vividly detailed painting.