handcrafted boxes

This petite jewelry box from Mexico's Ana Maria Gonzalez boasts traditional Mexican folk art on its lid and sides. Perfect for storing earrings or rings, the pinewood box comes to life thanks to meticulous decoupage techniques. The hinged lid lifts to reveal four compartments within, whereas the exterior captivates with a regal bird image.

A couple of birds share their peaceful and serene aura with you through this enchanting ceramic creation by Thailand's Vassana. The artisan works with masterful artistry in this catchall, whose bird theme is accented with a flower detail on the plate, boasting a heavenly white hue.

Let your spaces be charmed by the celestial aura of a cute bird and the stunning beauty of Vassana's newest creation. The artisan works with ceramic to create this leaf-shaped catchall, whose white hue symbolizes peace. The piece is also crowned with a glazed finish for a lustrous look.

Let your spaces be enchanted by the serene aura of a cute bird and the exquisite beauty of Vassana's newest creation. The artisan works with ceramic to create this leaf-shaped catchall, whose green hue symbolizes harmony. The piece is also crowned with a glazed finish for a lustrous look.

Created for the World Peace Project, this beautiful tray, hand-painted by the artist Flora Polo in Peru, is a clear message of peace -- and a tribute to World Peace Day.

The artist's explains that her intention in painting the message on a tray is an allegory to creating peace as a daily ritual and shared consumption on the table. Human sharing, and the innate goodness that we carry in our DNA, are directly connected to all beings on this planet, she comments.

Via the traditional reverse-painted glass technique, the artist creates a charming wooden tray featuring doves surrounding the world and asking for peace. The hearts at each corner form the phrase "Love and peace in this world," in Spanish, and the center reads "World Peace Day."