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Oaxaca's Margarita Ruiz uses cotton that has been colored with only natural dyes to create this pretty cushion cover. The cover is woven on a traditional pedal loom and features tassels at each corner. A zipper opening on the back allows for the easy insertion of a cushion.

Balinese artisan Komang Sulaksana uses natural kupu-kupu leaves, dyed a deep red, to craft the cover on his pretty photo album. Bound with agel grass, the album opens to 20 pages of rice straw paper that hold up to 20 vertical photos. On the cover, a cinnamon stick perfumes the pages with a warm, spiced scent.

Pretty Layonsari sleeps peacefully, dreaming of one day being reunited with her lover, Jayaprana. Artisan Komang Suastra names this pendant necklace for the heroine in a Balinese tale of star-crossed lovers, who are finally reunited only in death. The hand-carved bone pendant is lavished with faceted garnets and crowned with silver. It is suspended from a classic Borobudur chain.

.925 Sterling silver

Carry your memories, notes and important dates with this convenient journal handcrafted in India and presented by Himani Gupta. The item features a pretty cerise striped pattern over a silk cover, a jute lining and a snap closure for keeping its 40 handmade paper pages secure.

Mark time throughout the holiday season and beyond with this pretty perpetual calendar from Togog Suyasa. Carved by hand from albesia wood and topped with a smiling angel, the calendar features blocks with all of the months and numbers 0-9 so you can display the day's date. The angel wears a starry red gown and hair made from natural pandanus fiber.

The rich artistic heritage of Central Asia includes the decorative tradition of Suzani embroidery. Ripe pomegranates adorn the front, the old-world symbol of abundance and prosperity, while vines and leaves are brought to life by silk threads in pretty colors, all hand stitched onto a silk and cotton base. The backside showcases the artistry of hand woven ikat, another cherished textile tradition of Central Asia. Complete with a hidden zip closure, the cushion cover is a testament to the timeless elegance and craftsmanship that defines this extraordinary art form. The Uzbekistani team puts their expertise into practice to create the embroidered pomegranate-themed scene that adorns the front, often used as omens of fertility and abundance. The accessory, made in silk fabrics and threads features a contrasting cotton ikat farbic ornamenting the back, concealing the zipper opening.

With skills that have been handed down from generation to generation, artisans of the Zenu Community in Colombia craft this pretty cuff bracelet. Working on a plastic base, they cover the bracelet with handwoven caña flecha fiber in red, bright green and white and trim the ends with red fabric. Caña flecha is a neotropical grass native to Colombia and Mexico. The bold diamond patterns make the cuff a striking accessory to wear anytime.

Designed by Balinese duo Hari and Arthur, this breezy rayon sundress is named for one of the most dynamic volcanoes in Java. Printed with colorful motifs in chili, melon, and azure with sections of inverted color schemes, the dress features small gathers under the bust and at the back for shaping.

The beauty of autumn remains immortal in the orchid blooms that decorate Danai's hair clip. Thai artisans work with advanced techniques to cover the yellow and red petals in fine resin, enriching each color. Stainless steel accents complete the piece, making it a charming complement for the everyday.