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In a dreamlike world of harmonious nature, Hindu deity Krishna merges with representations of green land and blue water, depicted wearing a bird feather crown and holding a flute. To his side, a swirling and bifurcating tree ascends to the heavens, laden with the songbirds of divinity. A series of eyes line the trunk of the tree, watching the faithful as they perform their eternal duties. Among the most revered and celebrated of the Hindu deities, Krishna plays a central role in the lives of followers of Hinduism. Bharti Dayal paints 'Divine Eye of Krishna' in the traditional Madhubani style, popularized in 1967 following the great famine of the Mithila region, utilizing outlined two-dimensional shapes painted in solid, vegetable dye hues to create a fantastical aesthetic without the distraction of perspective.

"Madhubani paintings are in fact a simplistic manifestation of the philosophical heights achieved by Indian civilization for the universal power of love, longing and peace, the quest of all beings," Dayal says.

Capturing nature's magnificence, this area rug is designed by Amit Moza in India. Local artisans work with cotton to hand-weave this rug, its ivory body decorated with colorful bird and floral chain stitch embroidery. This rug is backed with cotton canvas.

Seemingly grey in the night shadows, birds perch in a flowering tree. Lavishly machine-embroidered, these dramatic cushion covers are designed by Amit Moza. He works on black cotton, creating the images with the aari chainstitch practiced in Kashmir and Gujarat. A slit opening at the back permits insertion of a cushion, and the reverse side is solid black.

Nature’s splendor meets cultural artistry in this Tree of Life-inspired Zapotec wool rug that transforms floor space into gallery space. The natural dyes create a symphony of colors that resist fading while the intricate bird, floral and tree designs capture the eye. Mexican artisan Mario Chavez's creation is finished with meticulous hand-knotted fringes that whisper of dedication to traditional techniques.

Perched on autumn branches, peacocks are a beautiful symbol of India. They come to life in lavish machine embroidery, flaunting feathers in bright teal, orange, red and beige. From Seema, these delightful chocolate brown cushion covers are edged in golden brown; the reverse side is solid red-orange.

Crafted and painted by hand, two delightful doves bring color to your décor. Eufrosia Pantaleon works in ceramic, painting the festive keepsake ornaments in marigold orange. Motifs in red, green, blue and purple add charm to the design; the reverse side is solid yellow and bears the artisan's signature.

This stunning cushion cover is from Mexican artisan Lorenza Perez. On a background of blue cotton, a gorgeous peacock surrounded by flowers is embroidered entirely by hand. The solid blue back features a slit for inserting a cushion.

Christopher Nyasafo of Ghana designs this unique decorative box with a sculpture of a rooster on the lid. Handcrafted from sese wood, the box and sculpture are covered with clay, painted, then given a rustic finish. The box's exterior is painted in a black and white checkerboard motif, with a solid black interior. The rooster is black with a red comb and wattle, yellow beak, legs and feet, and white and yellow accented feathers. Both practical and artistic, this decorative box with statuette will make a wonderful conversation piece for your kitchen or living room.

Indian designer Amit Moza presents this gorgeous bedspread to celebrate the magnificence of animals while bringing a traditional craft into the modern home. The antique white cotton bedspread is skillfully crafted by local artisans with intricate chain stitch work that can take up to 20 days to complete by hand. The wonderful design features an eclectic selection of wildlife living together in harmony; from ducks swimming happily in a pond, to graceful deer roaming the grassland. The solid cotton backing adds durability to the beautiful textile.