handcrafted decor

"I am in love with the traditional costume of Tamahú. The blood-red hue is very intense and vibrant. The women of this area constantly surprise me with their warmth - they are very loving and friendly,” says Iliana Hernandez of Guatemala. She depicts her country’s traditional attire in this fabulous decorative doll handcrafted with pine wood and 100% cotton.

Bali's Komang Sulaksana presents a trio of handcrafted journals that feature a wealth of natural materials. Each journal contains 50 blank pages of rice straw paper, and a cover adorned with an eggshell mosaic in red, green or blue. The journals are trimmed with black polyester fabric and bound with agel grass cords. A natural cinnamon stick adorns each cover.

Swimming paisleys create a kaleidoscopic patchwork design, handcrafted of recycled embroidered fabric. Indian artisan Anil Khandelwal combines traditional and contemporary sensibilities, creating this wall hanging to reflect the rich culture of Rajasthan. Russet-colored cotton is used to bind the patches and line the wall hanging, finished with petite sequins and a floral border.

Because these wall hangings are crafted from recycled materials, each one will be a unique work of art, and the patterns and motifs will vary. However, the overall color scheme and style will be as pictured.