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This ceramic figurine of a red-breasted nuthatch stares ahead as if looking for its next meal, ready to be posed in your home or patio. Guatemalan artisan Mauricio Morales hand sculpts and hand paints this adorable bird with meticulous detail to capture the species' likeness. The aluminum wire legs and feet can bend to position the bird to your liking.

A little stretch marks the start of the day for this cute feline, displaying the sweet side of the Hacienda style. Mexican artisan Sergio Ponce works with ceramic to create an adorable figurine, painted by hand in a palette of grey and vibrant hues that brings each floral motif to life.

Black and white may be polar opposite colors, but the blending of the two creates a pleasing harmonious duality, like yin and yang. This beaded stretch bracelet created by Thai artisan Tipa is evidence of this beautiful harmony. Spheres of midnight black onyx and stark white ceramic are stacked with hematite bead spacers in a brilliant array. The white ceramic beads feature a bamboo motif for even more detail. A sterling silver lotus charm dangles from the beaded strand.

Transform your space by showcasing your favorite floral arrangements within this splendid glazed ceramic vase, infusing it with the tranquil serenity and captivating splendor that only nature's beauty can provide. Armenian artisan Arsen Badalyan carefully paints by hand two cottages nestled beneath the moon and the stars on the vase’s front while the reverse side showcases a resplendent pomegranate tree in its full blooming glory.

Mauricio Morales crafts a small ceramic bird figurine that features exquisite hand painted detailing. "The process for making these small animals was something I learned when I was small...since then it has become a passion of mine," says the Guatemalan artisan, adding that the bird sculpture is made for, "...all of those who love birds." He starts by mixing the clay and carefully shaping the figure, and then he adds aluminum legs and feet. After the bird is fired, he sands it, mixes his own colors, and paints the figurine. The result is a charming and meticulously decorated depiction of the world's smallest owl, the elf owl, complete with brownish-grey coloring, a small beak, and a striated breast.

This season has started with a loyal spirit! Thailand's Paiboon crafts this flower pot and saucer set, whose glazed finish enriches the hand-painted image of a friendly husky dog. The set allows for drainage, and its sturdy structure makes it ideal for any ambiance.