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You simply must own this marvelous phone holder - a masterpiece that transcends mere utility. Shaped like a lazy chair, Indian designer Anil Bhardwaj's splendid creation marries a rock-solid marble construction with the dazzling brilliance of acrylic beads and exquisite Mughal-inspired hand-painted motifs. Not just a functional accessory but a captivating work of art that will transform your space into an opulent oasis.

In tones of gold and black, leaf motifs are painted by hand onto this set of four wood ornaments from India. Syed Izaz Hussein creates these ornaments, crafted in bell shapes. A ringing bell hides within each ornament.

Painted by hand in multicolored and golden tones, lovely leaf motifs decorate this set of four ornaments from India. Syed Izaz Hussein creates these ornament, crafted from weeping willow wood in bell shapes. A ringing bell hides within each ornament.

Offering a song for the season, birds of yellow and orange are painted by hand onto this set of four ornaments from India. Syed Izaz Hussein creates these ornaments, crafted into bell shapes from weeping willow wood. A ringing bell hides within each ornament.

Offering a song for the season, birds of yellow and orange are painted by hand onto this set of four ornaments from India. Syed Izaz Hussein creates these ornaments, crafted into bell shapes from weeping willow wood. A ringing bell hides within each ornament.

Adorn your tree with a floral paradise this holiday season with this set of four ornaments from India. Syed Izaz Hussein creates the ornaments, crafted in bell shapes from weeping willow wood and diligently painted by hand. A ringing bell hides within each ornament.

Using traditional Spanish majolica techniques, the Contreras Family in Mexico creates gorgeous tableware. This beautiful serving dish is crafted and painted by hand with a colorful colibri or hummingbird, surrounded by a border of feathery flourishes. The lead-free serving bowl makes a wonderful addition to a well-dressed table.

Thailand's artistry transports you to an enchanted dream where stunning flowers surround each piece of land. Artisan Prathin paints a majestic floral scene around this round mango wood decorative box, using a palette of pink, purple and blue hues to create a mystical sensation in each bloom that adorns the accessory. As a touch of refinement, a lacquered finish completes the design.

Unlock a world of beauty every time you reach for your keys with Hugo Pichiya's extraordinary creation. This oval keychain, crafted from reclaimed pinewood, showcases a woman carrying water home in San Juan Comalapa using a traditional jug known as tinaja. The artisan's skilled hand-carving and delicate painting techniques transform this eco-friendly material into a pocket-sized gallery piece. Complete with a nickel ring and chain, this unique accessory will be a daily reminder of Guatemala's rich cultural heritage.

Poised and ready to swoop in at the first sight of nectar is this inventively decorated hanging hummingbird alebrije from Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca. Carved by hand from copal wood, the bird's red and purple body is adorned with small yellow blossoms. The removable wings and tail feathers are green and terracotta with yellow tips. The bird can be hung using the metal ring on its back. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.