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Mesmerizing, the hypnotic design of this cylindrical decorative vase is by Daysis Sanchez. "This design is inspired by patterns that we see all around us. We started connecting them, and this is the result," confides the Nicaraguan artisan. The etched green and black geometric motifs on the hand crafted vase are underscored by the warm earthy hue of terracotta.

To craft this product, the artisan uses her own feet to knead the clay, and bamboo sticks to ensure an even shape. Pumice stones are use to ensure an even surface, and the stone of the zapote fruit is used to polish the piece.

These ceramic knobs bring artistry to your fingertips, with each of the six pieces adorned in delicate hand-painted floral designs. Perfectly paired with antique-finished brass-plated iron screws, Indian artisan Chirag Choudhary’s chic creations offer an easy and elegant way to infuse your decor with handcrafted charm and refined detail.

Magdaleno Fierro sculpts this ceramic image of the Virgin of Guadalupe, leaving the natural terracotta color of the clay. The lovely sculpture is resplendent with details, from the rippling edges of Mary's cloak, to the pattern of her dress, to her loving expression. Our Lady of Guadalupe is a revered saint and the patroness of the Americas, who appeared to a Mexican saint Juan Diego in 1531. To many, she symbolizes motherhood, and is the champion for all who are vulnerable in our society. She is is surrounded by roses in full bloom, and at her feet is a winged cherub holding the crescent moon.

Invite positive and divine energies to your interiors with a traditional daghdghan amulet directly from the mystic Armenian lands. Shahe Harutyunyan uses ancient methods to create this ceramic home accent embellished with an indigo base hue and an intricate pattern where floral, geometric and classic details merge in a sublime display of artistry, all dangling from a sturdy jute cord.

Delicate crosshatch patterns become brown floral tendrils in the style of ancient China, first used in Puebla in the mid-15th century. They adorn a curvaceous decorative jar and lid in subtle beige. Isabelle Collins works in the style and technique of classic Talavera ceramics to create a colorful ginger jar. This lidded vase is known in Mexico as a tibor; it was brought to Mexico from the Orient by way of the Philippines in the late 1500s.

"We use the same techniques and styles used in 16th-century Puebla. Classic Talavera used only six colors, all of which were natural glazes compounded at home with mineral pigments. We create our homemade paintbrushes using mule hair or horsehair from the mane or tail, according to the thickness desired for our motifs," the artisan confides.