small boxes

A beautiful embellished floral design shimmers brightly on this jewelry box from Arti Sharma of India. Black cotton fabric is used as a base for the gorgeous multi-colored bead work that is enhanced by a border of silver colored zari thread. Five sparkling glass stones adorn the centers of each beaded circle, adding to the glamorous appeal. The box opens to reveal a fully lined black cotton interior that is the perfect size for storing small pieces of jewelry.

Huri and Salpi create a beautiful wood jewelry box whose star is the splendid cotton panel on the lid hand-embroidered with traditional Armenian motifs that catch the eye from underneath the clear cover that keeps it always pristine. This gorgeous box that boasts accents inspired by a beautiful garden in an Armenian monastery is a stylish and roomy accessory to store precious jewelry and small essentials.

A must-have for anyone who appreciates artisanal beauty and style, this dreamy handmade wood jewelry box is more than just a place to keep your jewelry and small essentials: it's a statement piece inspired by the beauty of the hibiscus flower. Crafted with care by Huri and Salpi, it features a spectacular cotton panel on the lid with hand-embroidered traditional Armenian motifs that are simply mesmerizing. And the clear cover keeps it safe and pristine, so you can enjoy it for years to come.

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.

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.

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.

Displaying circle, dot, and alligator skin motifs, these men's cotton boxers are designed by Saktut Raitawati in Bali. Each boxer pair is meticulously printed by hand.

With its fun and flirty pleats, Indian artisan Isha Jain's a-line dress will keep you feeling light as air all summer long. Crafted from a blend of cotton and linen, the knee-length dress features a block-printed floral motif on an off-white base, a scoop neckline with seven coconut shell buttons, and box pleats from the waist down. Colorful kantha stitching, a type of traditional Indian embroidery, brightens the dress with subtle hues.