creative ornament

Inspired by the noble elite warriors of the ancient Aztecs, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a ceramic mask of a noble eagle warrior. The warrior's face is framed with the red and blue feathers that cascade down from the headdress shaped like a stylized eagle. The mask can be hung on a wall with the sueded leather cord loop attached to the top of the headdress.

A youthful face represents one of the renowned Aztec Eagle warriors, an elite infantry comprised of pre-Hispanic noblemen. Working in ceramic, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association create an original mask that is faithful to Mexico's ancient historical record.

This wonderful nativity scene from Zoila Davila in Peru seems to capture the very essence of the holiday. Crafted from ceramic, the five-piece set includes Mary, Joseph and baby Jesus as well as two llamas.

A journal is the perfect travel companion. Indira Flores creates this beautiful journal with recycled paper. Brown leather reinforces the bindings, while postcards and a watch adorn the covers.

Kissed by forest green, autumn's warmth radiates from this lovely wall mirror. Khalid Ali works in the ancient repoussé technique to create a mirror frame with rich textures. He crafts the frame of mango wood, while copper panels alternate with ceramic tiles to surround the looking glass. Glass baubles adorn the piece.

Embrace the rich heritage and captivating artistry of Armenia with the Daghdghan amulet of fertility and abundance, expertly crafted by the talented hands of Shahe Harutyunyan. This ceramic ornament showcases an intricate geometric pattern adorned with delicate floral details, creating an exquisite design that is not only visually stunning but also believed to ward off negative energies. With its elegant palette of brown hues and charming jute cord, this piece exudes a natural aura that will beautifully complement any space while adding a touch of cultural significance and protective energy.

Luis Alberto Gutiérrez pays tribute to his country's pre-Columbian heritage with this striking ceramic sculpture painted with a terracotta color created using pulverized stone. Long-tailed lizards appear to crawl up each of the handmade sculpture's three slender legs, while two rings of dots adorn the base of the vessel's long neck. The tripod's design is influenced by similar ceramic objects crafted by Costa Rica's indigenous peoples many centuries ago. "These are the vessels our ancestors used in funeral rituals, where they deposited the funeral remains together with other ceramic pieces and metals; these pieces carry with them a great deal of history and they comprise many years of antiquity," explains the artisan.