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The potter's wheel yields a pristine cylinder that slopes in and out. Kanda conjures a vase with circular magic. Bathing the voluptuous piece in cool, green glaze, she achieves a crackled surface with the ancient celadon ceramic technique.

The fiery visage of a Ghanaian warrior stares back at the viewer of this clay vase, enlightening centuries of artistic tradition. The dramatic look is completed by three horns crowning his head, perfect for a unique flower arrangement. Internationally famous artisan Samuel Lovi handcrafts this piece in his Ghana workshop.

Clay abounds in the southern part of Ghana; it takes an expert, however, to get the sand thoroughly washed out of the clay. In fashioning this piece, Lovi first prepares and molds the clay. He then fires the molded piece in a kiln at high temperatures, ensuring that it is hardened to the required strength. After cooling, it is hand-painted.

Working in the tradition of celadon handicrafts, Thai artisan Kanda creates this cool and beautiful vase. Perfect for simple decor or for displaying flowers, this vase is crafted by hand from ceramic. A green celadon glaze, which achieves a beautiful crackled finish in the kiln, finishes this home decor accessory.

Taking her inspiration from Thailand's rich floral beauty, Duangkamol crafts a beautiful vase. Autumn leaves drift on a cool blue background where blossoms linger. The leaves appear in the natural color of the clay in a superb example of the celadon ceramic art.

Taking her inspiration from Thailand's rich floral beauty, Duangkamol crafts a beautiful vase. Orchids blossom against a cool blue background in a superb example of the celadon ceramic art. The flowers appear in the natural color of the clay.

With rich, cool colors, Seguso Family artisans create a design of elegant serenity. Each droplet of color seems suspended in transparent crystal. Crafted by hand with blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy, the vase is absolutely stunning.

The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Cool purple ignites the surreal elegance of this magnificent decorative bottle. Framed by a clear stopper and base, the vessel is expertly crafted by hand by with blown glass techniques originating in Murano and mastered by the Seguso Family in Brazil.

The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

In 1901, a cat sculpture was discovered in the mansion of the Marquee of Apartado, just to the west of the principal temple of Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital. Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association replicate the océlotl (ocelot or "little tiger"), associated with warriors. The original is thought to have received the hearts of sacrificial victims whose blood was necessary to feed the hungry sun.