rich colors

Spiraling floral motifs are realized in a variety of striking colors on the surface of this vase from El Salvador. Priscilla Urias de Benedetti hand-paints this round vase, crafted of fine ceramic. She signs it 'Capris,' the name of her studio.

Using natural teak wood with a rich grain and warm color, Sanai Keawchaisa crafts these elegant tongs. The tongs are ideal for serving food or as a cooking utensil.

Featuring a rich black color and a clean, minimalist design, this lovely glazed terracotta serving bowl is handcrafted by women of the Lombok Pottery Center. The lid is accented with slender rays in a subtle cream color and covers the generous appetizer with its six different spaces. The versatile dish is microwave safe and perfect in your dining room or backyard picnic table.

Featuring a rich black color and a clean, minimalist design, this lovely glazed terracotta ceramic serving bowl is handcrafted by women of the Lombok Pottery Center. The lid is accented with slender rays in a subtle cream color and covers the generous 40-ounce bowl. The versatile dish is microwave safe and perfect in your dining room or backyard picnic table.

Salime Cruces draws inspiration from nature's mesmerizing textures, colors and shapes to create exquisite hand-blown glass designs. Her dedication to preserving the environment is evident as she employs recycled glass and harnesses alternative energy sources like solar panels, recycled cooking oil and even manure to fuel the kilns. The Mexican artisan captivates with a set of four juice glasses, each hand-blown from recycled glass infused with rich brown pigments, promising to dazzle your guests at your next dinner gathering.

Kick back and relax with your favorite book or a cold drink in this gorgeous hammock swing. The Maya Artists of Yucatan collective hand-weave it from cotton rope in a rich teal color, and add a beautiful tasseled fringe for a very glamorous finish. Ropes, wooden rod, and hammock hooks are provided for easy installation.

Hammocks have been used by Mayan peoples since pre-Hispanic times. The Maya Artists of the Yucatan collective seeks to keep this ancient art alive by providing its members with training, access to new materials and techniques, and financial support.

Rich earth tones combine with soft, sturdy nylon in a hammock that is as handsome as it is comfortable. Maya Artists of the Yucatan follow time-honored traditions to hand-weave this piece.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Delicious shades of brown tempt the senses and are destined to be enjoyed in a comfortable hammock during lazy summer days. Skilled Maya Artists of the Yucatan hand-weave this nylon hammock in rich coffee and chocolate brown.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.