mom to be gifts

Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije painted orange, red, yellow, green, white and black. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Caló gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Includes a thread for hanging.

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Eu Chonay credits her mother for who she is today, as her mom taught her everything about traditional weaving. When the young artisan moved to the city of Antigua, she decided to take what she learned and start a small project. Today, she designs textiles and works with other artisans to create beautiful pieces such as this mustard color cushion cover, woven on a handloom with geometric designs. The reverse side is a melange of multicolor jaspe threads with a zipper along the side.

Inspired by the Thai ocean, these dangle earrings—by Tipa—take you to paradisial coasts. Made of sterling silver, the pair combines polished and oxidized finishes in a traditional design, exquisitely complemented with reconstituted turquoise stones and hematite beads.

A splendid messenger bag that effortlessly blends a practical design with the colorful beauty of ikat patterns will be your go-to fashion accessory. The gorgeous bag by Uzbekistan’s Dinara boasts beautiful motifs in blue, red, yellow, white and pink hues. The adjustable strap provides a comfortable and personalized fit while the magnetic snap closure on the flap and the zippered closure ensure that your belongings are kept safe. The bag is fully lined, features stylish metallic fixtures and has convenient zippered pockets inside and on the back. Pattern placement may vary

Embodying the beauty of ancient Armenia, this sterling silver necklace conquers with a glint of fiery red light. Crafted in an antiqued finish, Tigran Nersisyan's necklace decorates its gorgeous round pendant with traditional motifs dancing around a crystal bead, whose shine emulates the sun.