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Featuring handwoven areas with open spaces, this composition is inspired and original. The technique has been passed down through generations of Mexico's Otomi people, and carried on by Edgar Trejo. He works with vegetable dye on handmade amate, or tree bark paper, which takes several days to procure through a complex process. Amate was a sacred material for the Aztec and Mayan peoples, historically used to write down and chronicle important events and trade, even serving as the bridge between the mortal and the spiritual worlds during religious ceremonies. According to Otomi traditions, the bark used to produce amate can only be extracted from a tree during certain parts of the lunar cycle, indicating the high level of respect held toward nature. With a freehand geometric floral design, this folk art painting is full of history. A spiral shape twirls in the center.

With covers that resemble ancient court documents, these petite journals by Asha Prabha are ideal for personal reflections, motivational quotes and prayers. Screen printing techniques reveal two different images of Buddha on the covers of each journal. Featuring a cotton cord, the journals are crafted with handmade paper and feature 48 pages each.

Start a new series of adventures, experiences and memories with a handy accessory from the tropical Guatemalan lands. Designer Gaby Briz and a talented team of artisans work with different materials to create an exquisite composition of a traditional weaver, later printed on the cardboard cover of this lined journal featuring 100 paper pages. Accented with the word Guatemala in elegant calligraphy, the piece—equipped with a plastic coil binding—honors the region's culture.

Start a new series of adventures, experiences and memories with a handy accessory from the tropical Guatemalan lands. Designer Gaby Briz and a talented team of artisans work with different materials to create an expressionist composition of a man wearing a traditional monkey mask, later printed on the cardboard cover of this lined journal featuring 100 paper pages. Accented with the word Guatemala in tasteful calligraphy, the piece—equipped with a plastic coil binding—honors the best of the region's customs.

Start a new series of adventures, experiences and memories with a handy accessory from the beautiful Guatemalan lands. Designer Gaby Briz and a talented team of artisans work with different materials to create a cheerful composition of a classic Chicken bus, later printed on the cardboard cover of this lined journal featuring 100 paper pages. Accented with the word Guatemala in refined calligraphy, the piece—equipped with a plastic coil binding—honors the best of the region's traditions.

Hand crafted entirely from recycled paper, Yusra's eco-friendly holiday ornaments are a sustainable way to celebrate. The Indian artisan uses strips of paper to create the stars, rolling the strips into different sizes. Durable jute cords provide an easy way to hang the pretty ornaments.

Designed by Yusra in India, these recycled paper holiday ornaments give the gift of an eco-friendly holiday. First, the artisan cuts the paper into strips of all different sizes, then rolls the strips into coiled shapes. Each ornament receives colorful a jute string for hanging.

Indian artisan Yusra's inventive holiday ornaments are hand crafted entirely from recycled paper. First, the artisan cuts the paper into strips of all different sizes, then rolls the strips into coiled shapes. Each ornament receives a coat of colorful paint and a jute string for hanging.

"Proud of my Mexican roots, I designed this series of 10 coloring postcards featuring the masks of fantastical animals and other creatures. They are inspired by the many clay, paper and wood masks found throughout Mexican artistry," explains Alejandra Aceves. She includes 10 original and different coloring masks inspired by Mexico's millenary cultures including those of Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, and Huichol origin, as well as others from traditional feasts, such as Day of the Dead skulls.

The set of 10 postcards arrives in an acrylic box with information about Aceves' project. Inspired by the illness she lives with, she realized that the symptoms diminished when she concentrated on drawing. Her wish is for others to enjoy being able to relax while coloring her postcards.

Have an eco-friendly holiday this year with Yusra's dragonfly ornaments, which are crafted entirely from recycled paper. First, the Indian artisan cuts the paper into strips of all different sizes, then rolls the strips into coiled shapes. Two ornaments receive a coat of colorful paint, while the remaining two are left plain. Each ornament is equipped with a jute string for hanging.