cross art

Diverse hues portray different facets of Armenia's classic artistry. Gayane Arushanyan weaves this set of four wall hangings, made from a blend of wool yarns and cotton threads. The pieces showcase each a traditional cross, decorated with intense colors and fringes.

India’s beauty is ready to accompany your memories with a journal of 50 handmade-paper pages. Two women in classic garments compose the scene that decorates the cover, crafted by Asha Prabha’s artisan team.

Start a new series of adventures, experiences and memories with a handy accessory from the enchanting Guatemalan lands. Designer Gaby Briz and a talented team of artisans work with different materials to create a gorgeous composition of Lake Atitlan, later printed on the cardboard cover of this lined journal featuring 100 paper pages. Accented with the Spanish title Guatemala Lago de Atitlan in dapper calligraphy, the piece—equipped with a plastic coil binding—honors the best of the region's landscapes.

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru creates an Andean interpretation of a Nativity scene. Three peasants on horseback cross a colorful field to visit the baby in the manger. Llamas and sheep help Mary and Joseph attend the baby while an Andean angel looks on and a star shoots through the night sky. An opening in the top of the arpillera allows for insertion of a rod for easy hanging.