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Write your daily thoughts, journal your day-to-day life, or pen your own musings on life in this journal of handmade paper hand painted and signed by Indian designer Vidushini. A vivid representation of blooming lotus flowers adorn the cover in bright shades of tangerine, deep pink and olive. You'll be inspired by the work that went in to crafting this handcrafted, spiral-bound journal that you'll want to create your own world in its pages.

Infuse your days with energies of serenity and mystery, captured in the beads that compose Made Masna's newest bracelet. Arranged on a golden polyester cord, onyx and aquamarine jewels merge their hues in this stunning design—further enhanced with 18k gold-plated brass beads and an adjustable sliding knot.

Harmonious colors unite in this bohemian creation from Bali. Artisan Made Masna uses green polyester cords to join these gems—including aquamarine, tiger's eye, amethyst, sandstone and onyx—in a stunning beaded bracelet blessed by nature's light. The accessory has a sliding knot that allows you to adjust its length.

Wear the colors of spring with this set of three wristband bracelets crafted by the Wakami association. Guatemalan artisans work with waxed polyester cords to create sturdy structures, adding crystal and glass beads. As a special touch, they also embellished one accessory with a Zamac pendant depicting little human-like figures holding hands as a symbol of peace.

Thailand's Teerasak Chaiwong handcrafts a stunning wind chime inspired by the dragon turtle, a creature of Chinese mythology said to bring harmony. Teerasak makes gorgeous pendants and bells from aluminum, brass and a metallic alloy composition, adding a gold tone. A polyester cord joins the whole accessory and raintree wood beads bring a natural accent, making a high-quality home decoration.

Bearing a message of peace for the holidays and beyond, four colorful doves are ready to grace your Christmas tree. From Rajesh Gehlot in India, they are crafted by hand of wool felt in assorted colors, with contrasting heart-shaped wings. The set of 4 ornaments features cords for hanging, and they arrive in a sheer polyester storage pouch.

Bearing a message of "peace on earth; good will towards men", four colorful birds arrive just in time for the holidays. The set of wool felt ornaments are hand-crafted by Indian artisans and presented by Asha Prabha. Each bird is a different color, and each is embroidered with contrasting colors. The set of four ornaments is presented in a sheer polyester storage pouch.

Presented by Asha Prabha, this set of ornaments features six colorful birds who carry a message of peace to your next holiday season. Indian artisans hand craft each ornament from soft wool, stuffing their insides with fluffy poly fill for just the right shape. Colorful embroidery offers a decorative touch, while cotton cords allow for easy hanging. The entire set arrives with a polyester pouch for safekeeping.

A multicolor palette of vibrant tones embellishes Peruvian master artist Teofilo Choquecahua's newest tapestry, created for the World Peace Project.

"This tapestry is a message of world peace from my Andean worldview," explains the artisan. "On a daily basis, man has experiences without empathy with his neighbor, because of the lack of honesty between each one of the individuals. It is for this reason that my tapestry is designed to reflect that if we cultivate honesty, we will all be loyal and without any violence. Like the doves that travel the face of the earth in peace, where there is understanding and trust in each other, there is no indifference or guilt for not being fair."

This handloomed tapestry is crafted with an alpaca, cotton, wool and polyester blend. Drawing inspiration from doves, and determined to spread a message of peace and honesty, Teofilo designed an intricate pattern of traditional regional motifs.