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Touches of pink add a sweet aura to this set of two ceramic bowls, crafted by Armenia's Tigran Danielyan. The artisan uses classic techniques to create each bowl, whose complementary sizes allow a neat display. A glazed finish completes the pieces, enriching each motif.

Painted by hand with red floral motifs that evoke the intense vibes of Mexico's celebrations, Sergio Ponce's newest creation follows a traditional Talavera ceramic style that will transport you to a classic hacienda. The appetizer platter has five removable sections surrounding a bowl in the center, making it excellent for a gathering with loved ones.

By Angel Cerón, this ceramic sculpture interprets an image depicted in the Magliabechiano Codex from the late Post Classic period. It reveals elements of both the legendary Feathered Serpent Quetzalcoatl and also of the wind god Ehécatl. This wonderfully detailed Aztec deity wears a necklace of seashells and an elaborate headdress, and a bird alights on his hand.

In the traditional style of Talavera handicrafts, Mexican artisan Armando Sobreyra creates this tequila set for enjoying tequila shots the classic way. This five-piece set is crafted from ceramic, featuring colorful designs that are carefully painted by hand. The set includes a bottle with a cork, two shot glasses, and a large and small bowl for holding salt and lime.

A man in a heavy collar and ornate earplugs wears a graceful headdress made from leaves of corn. In his hands, he holds a bowl of fresh golden maize as an offering of gratitude to the gods. Skilled members of the Angel Ceron Artisan Association create an image in handcrafted ceramic to honor Mexico's pre-Hispanic civilizations. The headdress is similar to that of a Classic Maya sculpture from Copan that can be seen in the Peabody Museum. Their concept may be inspired by a Maya maize God image from the same archaeological site, now on display in the British Museum. However the artisans give the deity the look of an aged man.

Inspired by the traditional Shvi flute, a musical instrument dating back to ancient times, master artisan Stepan Ohanyan replicates its stunning melodies in his newest creation, made in honor of Armenia's nature. Crafted from ceramic and classic procedures, this gorgeous ocarina takes the shape of a bird, decorated with the region's details and a cute palette of warm hues.