gifts for all ages

Knit from 100% baby alpaca wool to feature pretty wave patterns, this Peruvian headband ear warmer is designed by Alfredo Falcon. He dyes the fibers a solid black hue. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

By Komang Sulaksana, this unique box takes the shape of a pyramid, and opens to reveal two velvet-lined compartments. It is crafted of wood and covered with panes of reclaimed glass, brushed with silver gilt on the reverse side.

A tasty feast is on the table, waiting for today's host! Thailand's Paiboon invites you for a cappuccino with this animal-themed ceramic espresso cup. Artfully crafted and hand-painted, this whimsical demitasse assumes the form of a buffalo to add a gallant touch to your drinks.

Tasty desserts are on the table, waiting for today's host! Thailand's Paiboon invites you for a cappuccino with this animal-themed ceramic espresso cup. Neatly crafted and hand-painted, this whimsical demitasse assumes the form of a penguin to add a touch of fun to your drinks.

Delightful desserts are on the table, waiting for today's host! Thailand's Paiboon invites you for a cappuccino with this animal-themed ceramic espresso cup. Masterfully crafted and hand-painted, this whimsical demitasse assumes the form of a husky dog to add a charming touch to your drinks.

Sublime sweets are on the table, waiting for today's host! Thailand's Paiboon invites you for a cappuccino with this animal-themed ceramic espresso cup. Masterfully crafted and hand-painted, this whimsical demitasse assumes the form of a black cat to add a magical touch to your drinks.

Tasty sweets are on the table, waiting for today's host! Thailand's Paiboon invites you for a cappuccino with this animal-themed ceramic espresso cup. Gorgeously crafted and hand-painted, this whimsical demitasse assumes the form of a tuxedo cat to add an elegant touch to your drinks.

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.

Representing Uzoma, meaning "the good way" in the Igbo language, this mask is crafted by artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu through an intensive process requiring both patience and skill. The artisan hand carves the mask from local sese wood, then allows it to dry for two weeks before sanding and hand painting the elongated nose, closed eyes, mouth and dotted incision details. The Nigerian-style mask, intended for wall use, is then painted with striking yellow and blue highlights, and finished with clay for an aged, vintage look.

Painted and carved by hand from bamboo with six aluminum pipes of descending size, these petite wind chimes are the best allies in your quest for relaxation and serenity. Designed by Balinese artisan Trisna Dewi, the chimes' soothing sounds are guaranteed as the pipes come already tuned, so you only need to hang them in your favorite spot from the natural agel grass cord and enjoy the peace they bring.