bright boxes

A beautiful embellished floral design shimmers brightly on this jewelry box from Arti Sharma of India. Black cotton fabric is used as a base for the gorgeous multi-colored bead work that is enhanced by a border of silver colored zari thread. Five sparkling glass stones adorn the centers of each beaded circle, adding to the glamorous appeal. The box opens to reveal a fully lined black cotton interior that is the perfect size for storing small pieces of jewelry.

Bright crimson accents add special charm to Russamee Thepphanakit's pretty shoulder bag. Hand crafted from cotton, the bag features a traditional Thai floral motif and an ivory cotton lining. Throw the cotton strap over your shoulder and fasten the littleaf boxwood button before heading out the door.

An exquisite trio of tree ornaments celebrates Christmas with a distinct Andean spirit. Margarita and Martha craft each one by hand, covering them with bright cotton clothes that dress wool figurines. Each stick features more traditional Peruvian items, such as the quena panpipe. The set arrives in a card paper box.

With its fun and flirty pleats, Indian artisan Isha Jain's a-line dress will keep you feeling light as air all summer long. Crafted from a blend of cotton and linen, the knee-length dress features a block-printed floral motif on an off-white base, a scoop neckline with seven coconut shell buttons, and box pleats from the waist down. Colorful kantha stitching, a type of traditional Indian embroidery, brightens the dress with subtle hues.

On Nuchsuwan's beautiful shoulder bag, bright beads and colorful cross stitching create a bold impression. The Thai artisan hand crafts the dark blue bag from 100% cotton, expertly embellishing the fabric with a Hmong-style cross stitched pattern, and littleleaf boxwood beads, and a ringing brass bell. Inside, a dark blue cotton lining and a single zippered pocket keeps your valuables organized, while a raintree wood button keeps them safe.

The vivid tangerine accents on Russamee Thepphanakit's shoulder bag will brighten your whole day. Hand crafted from cotton, the bag features a traditional Thai floral motif and an ivory cotton lining. Throw the cotton strap over your shoulder and fasten the littleaf boxwood button before heading out the door.

Indian designer Navya Khanna transforms the concept of flowers into geometric motifs in this lovely set of cotton cushion covers. Coral and navy create the motifs on a background of seafoam blue. Perfect to brighten up solid couches and chairs, the pair, they feature navy tassels adorn each corner for added luxury. The backs are a solid white. A zipper on one side of each cover opens for inserting a cushion.

Displaying circle, dot, and alligator skin motifs, these men's cotton boxers are designed by Saktut Raitawati in Bali. Each boxer pair is meticulously printed by hand.

Wearing colorful hats, wide-eyed owls eagerly await the holiday season. They sit on crescent moons surrounded by bright golden stars in a set of three ornaments that are crafted by hand with traditional fabrics. Woven on traditional looms, the cotton blend fabrics cover card paper ornaments and hang from silk organza ribbons.

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with myriad aluminum beads and pendants, as well as Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965. Brightly colored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass, as well as feathers, complete the stunning design of this headdress.

The Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

Oaxaca's Margarita Ruiz uses cotton that has been colored with only natural dyes to create this pretty cushion cover. The cover is woven on a traditional pedal loom and features tassels at each corner. A zipper opening on the back allows for the easy insertion of a cushion.