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This season has started with a cunning spirit! Thailand's Paiboon creates this flower pot and saucer set, whose glazed finish enriches the hand-painted image of a clever fox. The set allows for drainage, and its sturdy structure makes it ideal for any ambiance.

Fan of the Day of the Dead Mexican celebration? Take a little bit of that tradition home with this ceramic magnet designed, crafted and painted by hand in energizing orange by artisan Margarita Revilla. The magnet depicts a calaca, a human skull or skeleton figure used since pre-Hispanic times which is now one of the stars of this cultural festivity.

This ceramic figurine of a red-breasted nuthatch stares ahead as if looking for its next meal, ready to be posed in your home or patio. Guatemalan artisan Mauricio Morales hand sculpts and hand paints this adorable bird with meticulous detail to capture the species' likeness. The aluminum wire legs and feet can bend to position the bird to your liking.

A musical moment starts with this adorable feline singer, crafted by Anush and Karo in Armenia. The artisans use traditional techniques to craft this ceramic ornament, painting it in detail to bring the cat's lovely essence to life. The accessory is also accented with a natural fiber cord and a little bell that adds a rhythmic touch to its melodic aura.

A musical moment starts with this cute feline guitarist, crafted by Anush and Karo in Armenia. The artisans use traditional techniques to craft this ceramic ornament, painting it in detail to bring the cat's charming essence to life. The accessory is also accented with a natural fiber cord and a little bell that adds a rhythmic touch to its melodic aura.

This pretty pair of beaded bracelets is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." One of the stretch bracelets is crafted from orange ceramic beads alternating with albesia and suar wood beads; the other bracelet features coconut wood beads.

These pretty beaded bracelets are the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have three boys." One stretch bracelet is crafted from blue and orange ceramic beads alternating with brown coconut shell beads, while the other is entirely of coconut wood.