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Infuse the season with this puppy's bold attitude! Paiboon of Thailand uses ceramic and classic pottery techniques to craft this flower pot and saucer set, hand-painted with a cute pug theme. The accessory also allows for drainage and has a glazed finish.

An inhabitant of the Arctic, the snow bunting often spends the winter in Canada's northern tundra. Mauricio Morales depicts the sweet little creature in a ceramic sculpture and carefully paints it by hand before protecting the colors with a coat of wax. The realistic figurine stands on wire legs and the feet can be wrapped around a perch or branch.

A tortoise mother, father and son compose this set of three figurines designed by Guatemalan artisan Jose Arriola following ancestral Mayan techniques to work ceramics. The figurines are given a coat of acrylic paint and feature a rustic finish that makes them really unique.

An owl perches amid leafy branches on this decorative vase from Nicaragua. Outlined in brown, the motif stands out against a beige background. Artisan Darwing Calero handcrafts the charming vase from ceramic.

A beautiful moth spreads its splendid beige and brown wings to take flight. Guatemalan artisan Pedro Apop crafts a detailed ceramic sculpture by hand, inspired by his love for nature. He adds the motifs to the creature using paint that he carefully mixes himself in an effort to closely approximate the natural colors of the false sphinx moth. A hook at the back permits wall display, or the sculpture can pose on a tabletop.

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from blue ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood and coconut shell beads.

Enjoy a beverage in elegant style with this ceramic decanter with a lid that doubles as a cup. Handcrafted by Mexican artisan Topiltzin Castro, the exterior of both the decanter and cup are hand painted in a motif of scalloped dots in grey, with each scallop filled with white teardrops centered over a trio of warm brown dots. The background is left unglazed, allowing the matte, natural beige color of the ceramic to show through.

A meal is even better if made with love, and Arsen Badalyan's newest creation captures that tender emotion in its traditional details. Crafted from ceramic in Armenia, this charming spoon rest is painted by the artisan in a combination of beige, brown and red hues, which bring a classic pomegranate detail to life as a symbol of passion and romance. Glazed for a glowing look, the piece also features a cord to hang it.

On the lid of this precious jewelry box perches an enchanting bird in vibrant green, yellow and orange shades, adding a touch of whimsy to the delightful accessory. Armenian artisan Tatevik Ghaltakhchyan expertly paints and crafts by hand the lovely box from glazed ceramic with branch and leaf motifs, combining a soothing beige hue with hints of green, brown and red. This exquisite creation that seamlessly blends artistry and charm will be the perfect haven for your cherished jewelry and other small essentials.