experiences for gifts

Thai artisan Vinita designs a fascinating pair of wrap scarves. Woven by hand of cotton, the scarves are lightweight and breezy, completed with dainty fringes at each end. One scarf features a solid color in magenta, while the other features ombre stripes of iris and indigo, resulting in a winning combination.

Experience the essence of life's vibrancy with this enchanting cotton tablecloth that captures the spirit of joy through its rich colors and meticulous craftsmanship. Guatemalan artisans Miriam and Debora’s exquisite design is woven on a traditional floor loom and showcases lovely stripes and elegant hand-knotted fringe, elevating your dining experience with a blend of tradition and beauty.

Embrace the essence of authentic craftsmanship with this exquisite Guatemalan cotton tablecloth radiating joy through its vivid colors and meticulous attention to detail. Woven on a traditional floor loom, designers Miriam and Debora’s sleek creation showcases bold stripes in brown and green hues and intricate hand-knotted fringe, transforming any meal into a delightful experience.

Transform your dining experience into a celebration of life with this splendid cotton tablecloth from designers Miriam and Debora. Woven on a floor loom, it boasts bold stripes, traditional Guatemalan tie dye or jaspe motifs and delicate hand-knotted fringe, offering a perfect balance of cultural heritage and modern charm.

Thick yarns add rich texture to this fascinating kente cloth shawl by Gobah Tengey-Seddoh. Strips of black, white and Delft blue make a dramatic and handsome color combination. Designed and woven of coarse local cotton in the 12th century, the lokpo pattern means "heavy or thick in texture."

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. However patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns where the warp design is hardly visible can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.

Navy blue and white create the illusion of soothing frothy waves. The design is by Maya Artists of the Yucatan, who use traditional weaving techniques with experienced skill.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Navy blue and white create the illusion of soothing frothy waves in the design of this cotton hammock. The design is by Maya Artists of the Yucatan, who use traditional weaving techniques with experienced skill.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

Please note: For best results, store indoors when not in use. Colors may bleed when wet.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.