ornaments for tree

Old Saint Nick is as festive as the Christmas star in a set of four ornaments from Bali. Wayan Cidra, from Bhakti Senang Hat, crafts each albesia wood ornament by hand and paints them red. The set of four ornaments hangs from golden cords.

"I'm the youngest of five siblings and our parents are farmers in Gianyar. I never went to school because of my parent's financial limitations, and also because I got poliomyelitis when I was just a child and it left me with weakened knees. I wanted to help my parents in some way, so I have been crafting ornaments since I was 14 years old. I felt so proud to myself when I received my very first income. Although I'm not really happy with my physical condition, I'm happy doing ornaments and hopefully my products can make more people happy. My hobby is singing traditional Balinese songs. I'm married and we have a son and a daughter. My wife is the one who helps me in making these ornaments, which I hope makes people’s Christmas happier."

Four nsruma, or Akan star ornaments are handcrafted from Ghanaian sese wood, bringing pride to your tree. Emmanuel Nyadedzor designs the ornaments, carving two of them with the image of faces. The ornaments are hand-painted in red, beige, and blue, resembling the colors of the American flag. A distressed finish gives the ornaments a characteristic look.

A landscape of prosperity and abundance will decorate your spaces, following the classic Armenian style. The Yereqnuk Arts Association works with wood to create this set of three round ornaments, each painted with traditional pomegranate details. As a handy touch, the ornaments arrive with jute cords for easy use.

The vitality and magnetic energy of the Costa Rican forests inspire a sublime design that captures the essence of the tropical jungle. Artisan Kattia López uses a calabash gourd to create the leaf pendant that ornaments this unique necklace, painting it in a vibrant red hue that symbolizes passion. As a way to enrich the design's natural aura, Kattia adds pinewood beads to the brown cord and finishes the accessory with a convenient sliding knot that can be adjusted to your liking.

Guatemala's Victor Hugo Lopez creates a home for those bird chants that decorate your mornings. The artisan uses sturdy wood pieces to handcraft this classic birdhouse, equipped with a brass loop and a cypress wood perch. Hand-painted floral details add a distinctive spring aura, enriched by a palette of blue, red and green.