playful art (20 items)
Quitapenas Beauty
Colorful Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala
Quitapenas Beauty, Colorful Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala
Elias Garcia
Woven by hand on the traditional telar de pie, or floor loom, colorful cotton patterns over carton decorate the curvy frame of this wall mirror from Guatemala. Elias Garcia creates this mirror... read more$44.99Artist: Elias Garcia
Quitapenas Harmony
Colorful Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala
Quitapenas Harmony, Colorful Cotton Wall Mirror with Worry Dolls from Guatemala
Elias Garcia
Crafted from carton covered with colorful cotton patterns that are woven by hand on the traditional floor loom, two concentric circles form the frame of this wall mirror from Guatemala. Elias Garcia... read more$44.99Artist: Elias Garcia
Maya Colors
Multicolored Cotton Hacky Sacks (Set of 3)
Maya Colors, Multicolored Cotton Hacky Sacks (Set of 3)
Maya Artists Group
Made popular in the 1980s, hacky sacks or footbags arehaving a resurgence today as a fun and simple sport thatis easy to pick up and play. Enjoy alone or get a free-style hacky circle going with... read more$25.99Artist: Maya Artists Group
San Mateo Ixtatan
Decorative Doll Handcrafted with Pine Wood and 100% Cotton
San Mateo Ixtatan, Decorative Doll Handcrafted with Pine Wood and 100% Cotton
Iliana Hernandez
“San Mateo Ixtatan is a little-known town, but its traditional costume is very famous for its beauty and complexity. It is very elegant and warm, and women wear it with great pride,” says Iliana... read more$109.99Artist: Iliana Hernandez
Traditional Coban
Guatemalan Decorative Doll Handcrafted from Wood and Cotton
Traditional Coban, Guatemalan Decorative Doll Handcrafted from Wood and Cotton
Iliana Hernandez
Guatemalan artisan Iliana Hernandez, inspired by the traditional Coban huipil (a woman's garment), crafts this gorgeous creation made from pine wood, with cotton attire and embellished with floral... read more$109.99Artist: Iliana Hernandez
Zunil Tradition
Decorative Doll Handcrafted with Pine Wood and 100% Cotton
Zunil Tradition, Decorative Doll Handcrafted with Pine Wood and 100% Cotton
Iliana Hernandez
"Zunil traditional attire is very beautiful, it is a work of art that has inspired me," says Iliana Hernandez of Guatemala. She depicts her country’s traditional garment in this fabulous... read more$109.99Artist: Iliana Hernandez
Quitapenas Amigos
Animal-Themed Cotton Decorative Worry Dolls (Set of 6)
Quitapenas Amigos, Animal-Themed Cotton Decorative Worry Dolls (Set of 6)
Lopez Garcia Family
Dressed up like charming animals, six little decorative quitapenas, or worry dolls make a wonderful gift. Guatemala's Lopez Garcia Family handcrafts these dolls from cotton and nylon thread over tule... read more$19.99Artist: Lopez Garcia Family
San Juan Tradition
Decorative Doll Handcrafted with Pine Wood and 100% Cotton
San Juan Tradition, Decorative Doll Handcrafted with Pine Wood and 100% Cotton
Iliana Hernandez
"The town of San Juan Sacatepéquez has kept its ancient customs intact. Their cortes (skirts) are mostly woven on a foot loom and their huipiles (blouses) are embroidered by hand,” says Iliana... read more$109.99Artist: Iliana Hernandez
Histories of Love
Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wall Decor from Guatemala
Histories of Love, Heart-Shaped Cotton Worry Doll Wall Decor from Guatemala
Elias Garcia
Guatemalan artisan Elias García offers this piece of wall decor that celebrates the tradition of quitapenas, or worry dolls. This wreath features an array of decorative quitapenas wearing colorful... read more$57.99Artist: Elias Garcia
Worry Dolls Share the Love
Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand
Worry Dolls Share the Love, Set of 6 Guatemalan Worry Doll Ornaments Crafted by Hand
Lopez Garcia Family
Traditional Guatemalan worry dolls share the love as festive ornaments by the Lopez Garcia Family. Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and wears a handwoven skirt and headdress. "The... read more$29.99Artist: Lopez Garcia Family
Tiger Family
Set of 3 Hand-painted Tiger-themed Ceramic Figurines
Tiger Family, Set of 3 Hand-painted Tiger-themed Ceramic Figurines
Jose Arriola
In order to make this cute set of three tiger-shaped figurines, Jose Arriola works ceramic at high temperatures on wood and charcoal-fueled grills, a method that has been used in his native Guatemala... read more$17.99Artist: Jose Arriola
Turkey Family
Set of 3 Hand-painted Turkey-themed Ceramic Figurines
Turkey Family, Set of 3 Hand-painted Turkey-themed Ceramic Figurines
Jose Arriola
To make this cute set of three turkey-shaped figurines, Jose Arriola works ceramic at high temperatures on wood and charcoal-fueled grills, a method that has been used in his native Guatemala since... read more$17.99Artist: Jose Arriola
Macaw Reunion
Macaw Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala (Set of 3)
Macaw Reunion, Macaw Ceramic Figurines Handcrafted in Guatemala (Set of 3)
Jose Arriola
To make this cute set of three macaw-shaped figurines, Jose Arriola works ceramic at high temperatures on wood and charcoal-fueled grills, a method used in his native Guatemala since the ancient times... read more$17.99Artist: Jose Arriola
The Best Beer
Hand-Painted Wood Wall Art and Mounted Bottle Opener
The Best Beer, Hand-Painted Wood Wall Art and Mounted Bottle Opener
Jessica Brenes
Treat yourself to the gift of cheer with Jessica Brenes' whimsical pinewood wall-mounted bottle opener. Hand-painted in Costa Rica, this charming decorator announces: “The best beer is an open beer,”... read more$109.99Artist: Jessica Brenes
Playful Memories
Traditional Child-Themed Paper Magnet from Guatemala
Playful Memories, Traditional Child-Themed Paper Magnet from Guatemala
Gaby Briz
A little kid walks around Guatemala's streets with a colorful bunch of balls, ready to transform the day into a playful moment he will remember forever. Inspired by the classic customs of this... read more$14.99Artist: Gaby Briz
Guatemalan Pear
Guatemalan Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Pear Napkin Holder
Guatemalan Pear, Guatemalan Hand-Carved and Painted Wood Pear Napkin Holder
Victor Hugo Lopez
Capture the essence of nature's sweetest bounty with this charming pear-shaped napkin holder, exquisitely hand-carved by Guatemalan artisan Victor Hugo Lopez. Lovingly shaped from rich cypress wood... read more$19.99Artist: Victor Hugo Lopez
Horse with Flowers
Handmade and Hand-painted Pine Wood Decorative Bowl
Horse with Flowers, Handmade and Hand-painted Pine Wood Decorative Bowl
Juan and Carolina
This splendid decorative bowl in the shape of a playful horse is handmade with pine wood and hand-painted with a wax finish. Inspired by Guatemalan traditions, artisan duo Juan and Carolina make... read more$47.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Monkey's Celebration
Hand-Painted Floral Monkey Pinewood Mask in Orange
Monkey's Celebration, Hand-Painted Floral Monkey Pinewood Mask in Orange
Juan and Carolina
Guatemala's rich nature is home to an endless number of creatures that contribute to making this tropical forest a celebration of life. Inspired by one of the country's most playful inhabitants, this... read more$57.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Flirty Floral Skull
Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask
Flirty Floral Skull, Handcrafted Day of the Dead Floral Skeleton Mask
Juan and Carolina
By Juan and Carolina, a charming mask celebrates Day of the Dead in Central America. The artisans carve the face from pinewood and paint it by hand with floral motifs. Playful and flirty, this petite... read more$109.99Artist: Juan and Carolina
Guatemalan Peach
Guatemalan Hand-Carved & Painted Wood Peach Napkin Holder
Guatemalan Peach, Guatemalan Hand-Carved & Painted Wood Peach Napkin Holder
Victor Hugo Lopez
Using rich cypress wood and vibrant colors, Guatemala’s Victor Hugo Lopez captures the blushing glow of a perfectly ripe peach in this delightful napkin holder, bringing a bite of sunshine to brighten... read more$19.99Artist: Victor Hugo Lopez