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With the arrival of a new year, happy news and surprising events also arrive to make life even more exciting. Thinking about those upcoming announcements or special celebrations, India's Asha Prabha creates a stunning set of five greeting cards entirely crafted from handmade paper. The cards have a bird print in a palette of vibrant hues, symbolizing joy and new beginnings, which adds a special meaning to your message. On top of that, they come in a handy pouch.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, this set of six quitapenas dolls makes a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of three male and three female worry dolls each clasping a red heart to his or her chest and comes with a pouch made from loom-woven cotton. Handmade using tule wood, polyurethane, nylon stockings, kraft paper, and 100% cotton fabric, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire.

Crafted by members of the Lopez Garcia Family of Guatemala, these quitapenas dolls make a wonderful gift for friends or family that tells the recipient you care about their well-being and wish them the best. Quitapenas means "to remove worries" in Spanish; artisan Aura Lopez explains the Mayan worry doll tradition. "My grandparents said that the way to use them was to take the doll out of the bag or wooden box and tell it your problems and fears," she states. "Then, you place the doll under your pillow and, the next day, your problem becomes smaller or can be resolved." The set consists of two pairs of male and female worry dolls joined together by a red heart. Handmade, the dolls are dressed in vividly-colored traditional Guatemalan attire and arrive in a pouch of handwoven cotton fabric.

Take notes, chronicle the day's events and plan future travel with these enchanting mini journals, each featuring depictions of songbirds over tropical flora in the style of antique court stamp paper. Indian artisan Asha Prabha makes these journals with crisp handcrafted paper that is unique to the touch, with each featuring 48 pages bound with cotton between hard paper covers, closing with attached cotton cords when not in use. These journals reflect the unique character of Asha Prabha, whose comforting personality guides new generations of artists in their stitching and embroidery as they learn the trade in her small village workshop.

An exquisite three-piece set consisting of a journal, a pouch and a keychain pays homage to the rich heritage of the region of Assam in India. Designed by Manjuri Hazarika, these accessories are handcrafted from cotton using the traditional jacquard weaving technique, boasting intricate Assamese patterns that reflect the artistic traditions of the region. These accessories are further enhanced with leather accents as well as stainless steel and nickel-plated metallic fixtures. The journal's 100 unlined pages are made from recycled paper, providing a versatile space for writing, sketching and more. The zippered, lined pouch keeps small essentials organized and secure. And the keychain safely stashes earphones for on-the-go listening thanks to its leather strap with a snap closure.

Elaborately rendered cranes set in a natural environment of bamboo adorn the exterior of this saa paper parasol from northern Thailand. Hand-painted with oils, this parasol by Nikom may be used in the sun or simply to enhance any home interior décor.

This eco-friendly creation depicts two sweet owls in colorful shades. Indian artisan Yusra handcrafts the set of four from recycled paper, adding jute cords for hanging them anywhere. Furthermore, these feathered creatures symbolize wisdom, reminding us that helping the environment is a sage decision.