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A mixed-print patchwork and kantha embroidery lend a wonderfully bohemian attitude to this kimono-style jacket. Crafted of all cotton, the jacket features a front tie and flared sleeves. Designer Jay Kumar Maheshwari presents the jacket, which is crafted by local artisans in Jaipur, India.

This carefree snow white cotton sleeveless blouse gathers at the yoke, creating a breezy silhouette with a little bit of swing. Handcrafted by Mexican artisan Manuela Gomez, the cotton fabric is handwoven on a traditional backstrap loom. Colorful hand embroidered flowers and circles ring the neckline and hand embroidered accent stitches in a variety of colors line the arm and neck openings and the where the yoke meets the body of the blouse.

Shimmering shades of blue and cream cover this elegant scarf. Yuni Kristina recreates the parang raja. One of many traditional batik motifs, it symbolizes the ancient Javanese kingdom in general. She stamps the blue patterns in pure silk and adds the red blossoms with the batik motif.

In a dreamlike world of harmonious nature, Hindu deity Krishna merges with representations of green land and blue water, depicted wearing a bird feather crown and holding a flute. To his side, a swirling and bifurcating tree ascends to the heavens, laden with the songbirds of divinity. A series of eyes line the trunk of the tree, watching the faithful as they perform their eternal duties. Among the most revered and celebrated of the Hindu deities, Krishna plays a central role in the lives of followers of Hinduism. Bharti Dayal paints 'Divine Eye of Krishna' in the traditional Madhubani style, popularized in 1967 following the great famine of the Mithila region, utilizing outlined two-dimensional shapes painted in solid, vegetable dye hues to create a fantastical aesthetic without the distraction of perspective.

"Madhubani paintings are in fact a simplistic manifestation of the philosophical heights achieved by Indian civilization for the universal power of love, longing and peace, the quest of all beings," Dayal says.

Using techniques passed down from his father, Balinese artisan Giri Tasmana creates this stunning cocktail ring with amethyst, garnet, peridot, and blue topaz gemstones. Crafted expertly by hand, the sterling silver ring features a bouquet of flowers on the crown adorned with the faceted round gems. The name kembang setaman is a Javanese word for flowers that are used in traditional ceremonies.

Showcasing a globe of rose quartz, Nareerat creates earrings for the modern romantic. Pearls, tourmaline and faceted beads crown the earrings.

.925 Sterling silver

By Made Suciati in Bali, this rayon blouse is detailed with intricate hand embroidery and lacework. Colorful flowers decorate this piece, which is finished with cap sleeves.

Smooth natural stone shows its sleek allure in a pyramid by Cesar Gonzales. Sculpted of a beautiful combination of gemstones, the piece is designed to attract the positive and repel negativity. Blue-green chrysocolla, warm brown aragonite and white calcite crown the pyramid while jasper is the central stone. Beneath, green serpentine, chalcedony with leopard spots and black onyx complete the sculpture.