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Indian artisan Vidushini presents this eye-catching Madhubani journal comprised on handmade paper and a polyester cover. The artist depicts a fish who is dreaming about living a life on dry land. The 36-page journal is bound with a metal spiral.

Dreamy Fish Handmade Paper Fish Journal with a Metal Spiral Binding

Vidushini

(18)

Life imitates art, as is evident in this terrific sculpture from Mexico's Jorge Escamilla. The ceramic and wire catrin figure is clad in a work apron as he crafts his own catrina from clay. Escamilla pays tribute to José Guadalupe Posada with his delightful statuette.
The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait to lampoon Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

Artisan Catrin Artisan Ceramic Statuette from Mexico

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

By Mexican artisan Juana Ponce, this figurine is crafted from ceramic in the style of Talavera handicrafts. This figurine, part of a series, depicts a Mariachi who sings soulfully. Ponce paints the Mariachi with intricate floral motifs using colorful pigments.

~~$59.99~~ $47.99

Singing Mariachi Talavera-Style Ceramic Figurine of a Singing Mariachi

Juana Ponce

(349)

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$44.99

eARThiness Handmade Mexico Huichol Nierika Rabbit Deer Beadwork

Kupihaute

(3)

White rabbits chase glowing orange deer around an exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork composition by Kupihaute, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "This nierika/mirror represents the duality of our existence. The rabbit symbolizes the permanent movement of earthiness reflected in the lunar mirror. The deer is the spirit that animates the movement of our wise memory, marking the spiral path of our ancestral cultures in permanent transformation and adaptation around the peyote-maize." The artist has created the word "eARThiness" to emphasize the word "art" found inside "earth." "For me, this eARThiness is very important and meaningful."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

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Ancash Fields of Sunflowers Peruvian Handmade Applique Wall Hanging

Leonor Quispe

(64)

An Andean woman collects the sunflowers she's carefully looked after in order to sell them at the various village markets. Surrounded by green fields and tall trees, she lives in Peru's Ancash department and inspires this wall hanging by Leonor Quispe. She designs and sews the cotton arpillería appliqué composition, her artistry evident in the miniscule details of her work.

A display rod (not included) can be slipped through an opening at the top.

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$309.99

Carpenter Catrin Hand Painted Ceramic Catrin Sculpture

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

In an homage to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this fun sculpture. Wearing overalls and carrying a saw and a wooden board, the skeletal carpenter is crafted of clay and steel wire. The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait to lampoon Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

In an homage to José Guadalupe Posada's "La Calavera Catrina", Mexico's Jorge Escamilla creates this unique sculpture. Wearing overalls and a hard hat and carrying a wrench and a lunchbox, the skeletal tradesman is crafted of clay and steel wire. The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait to lampoon Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

~~$59.99~~ $47.99

Tradesman Catrin Hand Crafted Ceramic Catrin Figurine

Jorge Escamilla

(2)

~~$59.99~~ $47.99

Ceramic flower pot, 'Colorful Mercado' (5.5 inch diameter) - Multicolored Talavera-Style Flower Pot (5.5 Inch Diameter)

Calling to mind the colorful markets of Mexico, this flower pot makes a wonderful addition to indoor or outdoor decor. Mexico's Armando Sobreyra creates the planter, working in the style of traditional Talavera ceramics. The pot is crafted by hand and painted with meticulous detail in a process that can take as many as 21 days.

Colorful Mercado Multicolored Talavera-Style Flower Pot (5.5 Inch Diameter)

Armando Sobreyra

(195)

Feel Thailand's flaming spirit in this cotton tote bag, presented by Keawpankanlaya. Master artisans reunite their talent to create this convenient accessory, whose warm palette distributes along a classic striped pattern. With a front compartment secured by a wood button closure, a generous cotton-lined space and an interior pocket, the bag crowns its uniqueness with a burgundy base hue.

Thai Flames Striped Thai-Made 100% Cotton Tote Bag in a Warm Palette

Keawpankanlaya

(50)

The charismatic salamander known as the axolotl is beautifully captured in the form of an alebrije by Mexican artisan Marina Lozano. The artisan works in papier mache to create the sculpture, which is carefully painted by hand in brilliant colors.

The folk art tradition of alebrijes dates back to the 1930's in Mexico City. A man named Pedro Linares was taken ill, and in his fevered dreams he saw a strange land populated with curious creatures--a donkey with wings, a rooster with bull's horns, and a lion with the head of a dog. The beasts all ran at him, shouting the nonsense word, "alebrije! alebrije!". Upon his recovery, Linares began recreating the fantastical creatures he had seen in his dream in papier mache. The art form gained popularity, and alebrijes are now made of wood as well as papier mache. The same style of painting can also be found on other (non-animal) items.

Alert Axolotl Handmade Alebrije Axolotl

Marina Lozano

(12)

Grinning widely, this small skull figurine adds a cultural accent to any space. Miguel Diaz in Mexico crafts the papier mache sculpture in the tradition of Huichol crafts, attaching tiny glass beads in elaborate patterns using beeswax as an adhesive. The Huichol or Wixarika are an indigenous people in central western Mexico.

Huichol Grin Handmade Beaded Skull Figurine

Miguel Díaz

(8)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

Peyote Memories, Handmade Huichol Skull Figurine

Miguel Díaz

(8)

$44.99 Wholesale

$44.99

Wood alebrije sculpture, 'Audacious Hen' - Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Audacious Hen, Handmade Hen Alebrije Sculpture

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99

Milagritos, Handmade Decoupage Jewelry Chest

Ana Maria Gonzalez

(273)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99

Mother Opossum, Handmade Wood Alebrije Sculpture

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

$159.99 Wholesale

$159.99

Wood alebrije figurines, 'Dancing Toucans' (pair) - Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)

Dancing Toucans, Handmade Bird Alebrijes (Pair)

Gerardo and Teresa Ojeda

(16)

Leather and cotton wallet, 'Vibrant Beauty' - Leather Cotton Wallet with Hill Tribe Embroidered Woven Art

Vibrant Beauty, Leather Cotton Wallet with Hill Tribe Embroidered Woven Art

Chirada

(86)

Leather and cotton wallet, 'Dazzling Dream' - Hill Tribe Patchwork Embroidered Woven Leather Cotton Wallet

Dazzling Dream, Hill Tribe Patchwork Embroidered Woven Leather Cotton Wallet

Chirada

(86)

Leather and cotton wallet, 'Folk Art Charm' - Hill Tribe Woven Embroidered Leather Cotton Bi-Fold Wallet

Folk Art Charm, Hill Tribe Woven Embroidered Leather Cotton Bi-Fold Wallet

Chirada

(86)

Leather and cotton blend wallet, 'Bright Harmony' - Hill Tribe Embroidered Leather Cotton Blend and Glass Wallet

Bright Harmony, Hill Tribe Embroidered Leather Cotton Blend and Glass Wallet

Chirada

(86)

$149.99 Wholesale

$149.99

Leather and cotton blend wallet, 'Colorful Organization' - Hill Tribe Embroidered Patchwork Leather Cotton Blend Wallet

Colorful Organization, Hill Tribe Embroidered Patchwork Leather Cotton Blend Wallet

Chirada

(86)

$127.99 Wholesale

$127.99

Ceramic ornaments, 'Flower Eclipse' (set of 6) - Six Colorful Handcrafted Ceramic Eclipse Ornaments

Flower Eclipse, Six Colorful Handcrafted Ceramic Eclipse Ornaments

Jose Arriola

(218)

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$59.99

Cotton tote bag, 'Purple Day' - Elephant and Paisley Printed Cotton Tote Bag in Purple

Purple Day, Elephant and Paisley Printed Cotton Tote Bag in Purple

Keawpankanlaya

(50)

$34.99 Wholesale

$34.99

Cotton worry dolls, 'Love and Hope' (pair) - Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch

Love and Hope, Two Guatemalan Worry Dolls with 100% Cotton Pouch

Lopez Garcia Family

(165)

$17.99 Wholesale

$17.99

Fanciful Cat, Handmade Papier Mache Cat Alebrije

Marina Lozano

(12)

Hand painted pendant necklace, 'Starry-Eyed Skull' - Handmade Molded Paper Skull Necklace

Starry-Eyed Skull, Handmade Molded Paper Skull Necklace

Length: 18"

Edith Orozco

(26)

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$23.99

Talavera Flowers, Handmade Talavera-Style Soap Dispenser

Ivan Martinez

(118)

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Leather-accented cotton blend wallet, 'Classic Grandeur' - Hill Tribe Handcrafted Leather-Accented Cotton Blend Wallet

Classic Grandeur, Hill Tribe Handcrafted Leather-Accented Cotton Blend Wallet

Chirada

(86)

$127.99 Wholesale

$127.99

Be Happy Always, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Happy Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

Love Divine, Handcrafted Retablo Nativity Scene Wall Mirror from Peru

Alejandro Chavez

(206)

$54.99 Wholesale

$54.99

Elegant Versatility, Hand-Woven Cotton Coin Purse Inspired by Guatemalan Textiles

Patricia Xon

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$19.99

Talavera Bouquet, Handmade Talavera Style Ceramic Soap Dish

Ivan Martinez

(118)

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$25.99

Madhubani painting, 'Saraswati's Song' - Acrylic Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Saraswati's Song, Acrylic Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

(18)

Krishna's Flute, Signed Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

(18)

Peacock Season, Madhubani Peacock Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

(18)

Lalitasana Ganesha, Madhubani Ganesha Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

(18)

Goddess Shakti, Goddess Kali Watercolor on Handmade Paper

Shikha Kaistha

(6)

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$67.99

Matsya Vedh, Acrylic Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Bharti Dayal

(4)

Teachings of Buddha, Madhubani Folk Painting on Handmade Paper

Bharti Dayal

(4)

Friends Forever, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

$67.99 Wholesale

$67.99

Peacock Majesty, Madhubani Style Blank Handmade Paper Journal

Vidushini

(18)

Puebla Peach Blossoms, Handmade Floral Talavera Style Decorative Ginger Jar

Isabelle Collins

(7)

$267.99 Wholesale

$267.99

Candle Life, Handmade Mexico Huichol Candle Beadwork Nierika Art

Kupihaute

(3)

$140.99 Wholesale

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Traditional Catrina, Recycled Papier Mache Handmade Mexican Catrina Statuette

Orozco Family

(2)

Wood alebrije figurine, 'Scales and Dreams' - Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Scales and Dreams, Mexican Handmade Copal Wood Armadillo Alebrije Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

Royal Persia, Handmade Papier Mache Persian Motif Jewelry Box

Mohammad Hussain Baba

(45)

$47.99

Dazzling Duck, Handmade Multicolored Wood Duck Figurine from Guatemala

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99

Tranquil Toucan, Handmade Guatemalan Multicolored Wood Figurine of Bird

Manuel Delfino

(32)

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99

Cancuen Colors, Handmade Guatemalan Rectangular Candle with Bright Motifs

Guatevelas

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99

Kashmir Essence, Handmade Papier Mache Decorative Box from India

Fida Hussain

(66)

$47.99

Benevolent Krishna, Krishna-Themed Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Bharti Dayal

(4)

Flying Peacock, Acrylic Madhubani Peacock Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

(18)

Hearts are Blessed, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Double Heart Wreath

Elias Garcia

(100)

$57.99 Wholesale

$57.99

Spiritual Richness, Handmade Geometric Multicolor Ceramic Pomegranate Wall Art

Shahe Harutyunyan

$67.15 Wholesale

~~$79~~ $67.15

Cultural Goddess, Faux Leather-Accented Diamond-Patterned Cotton Handbag

Patricia y Donaldo

(1)

$84.99 Wholesale

$84.99

Qashwa, Handmade Black Floral Embroidered Mini Skirt from Peru

Anaychay

(2)

$130 Wholesale

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'The Noble Master in Yellow' - Handmade Geometric Yellow Copal Wood Bear Alebrije Figurine

The Noble Master in Yellow, Handmade Geometric Yellow Copal Wood Bear Alebrije Figurine

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

The Noble Master in Dreams, Handmade Geometric Vibrant Copal Wood Bear Alebrije Figurine

Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez

(12)

$99.99 Wholesale

$99.99

Blue Axolotl, Handmade Copal Wood Axolotl Alebrije Sculpture from Mexico

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

$94.99 Wholesale

$94.99

Dakar Mask IV, Ghanaian Handmade Natural Fiber Dakar Mask Wall Art

Samuel Lovi

(8)

$279.99 Wholesale

$279.99

White Coiled Snake, Handmade Coiled Snake-Shaped Wood Alebrije-Style Sculpture

Eugenia and Roberto Sosa

(16)

$107.99 Wholesale

$107.99

Eden Feathers in Cerise, Handmade Ceramic Alebrije Pink Cockatoo Sculpture with Base

Nohemi Calixto

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99

Joyful Song, Handmade Paper Journal with Signed Madhubani Bird Painting

Vidushini

(18)

God of Wisdom and Good Fortune, Ganesha Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

(4)

$189.99 Wholesale

$189.99

My Solitude, Woman Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

(4)

$189.99 Wholesale

$189.99

Spring Cheers, Bird-Themed Acrylic on Handmade Paper Madhubani Painting

Vidushini

(18)

Forever Friends, Elephant-Themed Acrylic on Handmade Paper Madhubani Painting

Vidushini

(18)

Semuc Champey Motifs, Square Candle with Textile Motifs Handmade in Guatemala

Guatevelas

Salcaja Colors, Handmade Square Candle with Mayan Motifs from Guatemala

Guatevelas

Jaspe Twins, Handmade Candle with Mayan Ikat Motifs from Guatemala

Guatevelas

$29.99 Wholesale

$29.99

Maya Mystic, Handmade Pillar Candle with Mayan Motifs from Guatemala

Guatevelas

Royal Mount, Indian Madhubani Painting of Elephant on Handmade Paper

Sheela Devi

(2)

Sublime Krishna, Krishna Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper from India

Bharti Dayal

(4)

$189.99 Wholesale

$189.99

Lord Ganesha in Lalitasana, Handmade Paper Madhubani Painting of Ganesha in Lalitasana

Devendra Kumar Jha and Family

(20)

$59.99 Wholesale

$59.99

Dance of Freedom, Gond Style Handmade Paper Journal by Indian Artisan

Vidushini

(18)

Hypnotic Patterns, Handmade Uzbek Ikat Cotton Cosmetic Bag with Handle

Sadoqat Mirzayeva

$16.15 Wholesale

~~$19~~ $16.15

Noble Charm, Fair Trade Armenian Handmade Glass Beaded Pendant Necklace

Yanina Mirzoyan

$24.65 Wholesale

~~$29~~ $24.65

Goddess Saraswati II, Hindu Goddess Saraswati Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Devendra Kumar Jha and Family

(20)

Unconditional Love, Mother and Child Madhubani Painting on Handmade Paper

Bharti Dayal

(4)

Spring Greetings, Acrylic Bird and Tree Painting on Handmade Paper

Vidushini

(18)

$119.99 Wholesale

$119.99

Keep the Faith, Handmade Guatemalan Worry Doll Cross for Wall Display

Elias Garcia

(100)

Butterfly Rhythm, Handmade Butterfly-Inspired Pinewood Figurine of a Marimba

Jorge Leiton

(3)