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Colorful birds sing the song of joy in this charming set of four Christmas ornaments from India. Each decoration showcases two hand-painted bird figures carved from acacia wood on top of two acrylic pom-poms and surrounded by petite beads. These whimsical accessories presented by Dinesh arrive with accompanying cords for effortless hanging and a pouch for storage while not in use.

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru brings to life the well-known Peruvian orchestral piece El Condor Pasa, or "The Condor Passes," popularized in the 1970's thanks to a rendition by Simon and Garfunkel. In the arpillera, an imposing condor flies over the Peruvian mountains and fields, while a smiling musician plays a panpipe, beguiling a herd of alpaca. The back of the wall hanging is solid white and has an attached multi-colored strap for hanging on the wall. Colorful and cheerful, this arpillera will brighten up any room.

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru creates a colorful scene of fields, country homes, an orchard and a country side in the height of bloom. This arpillera is filled with texture and fabulous details, from the peasants' clothing to the blankets on the donkeys to the multi-colored wings of the butterflies. The top of the arpillera has an opening to insert a rod for hanging on the wall.

Artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru hand makes these decorative mitts in the arpillera style. The backdrop is a section of an Andean blanket on which she appliqués a Peruvian landscape of llamas strolling through a field of cactus by a small pond with ducks. The sun peeks out from the mountains in the background. The back of the mitts is solid white. A loop of yarn topped with a pom pom is attached to the top corner of each mitt for easy hanging. These decorative mitts would make a colorful addition to any kitchen.

Please note: These mitts are for decorative purposes only; they are not heat-proof and are not appropriate for use as hot mitts.

Four colorful owls are ready to add homespun charm to your Christmas tree. Guatemalan artisan Marleny Chajon creates the ornaments, which are crocheted by hand in assorted colors. They arrive in a cotton storage bag.

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru creates a vivid scene inspired by the Paracas National Reserve, located south of Lima on the Peruvian coast. The artist showcases the local fauna enjoying the seaside as the sun sinks over the horizon. The top of the arpillera has an opening for inserting a rod for easy hanging.