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Balinese artisan Komang Sri crafts this set of four star ornaments, perfect for decorating your home. Using coconut shell, the artisan carves a five-pointed star and hand-paints gold-toned motifs on the front. Each ornament is hung from a golden cord for easy display.

Embroidered by hand, stars form a dazzling pattern on a cotton sling tote. The motifs cover a generous front pocket. By Jiap Rojjana, the bag is fully lined and an inner pocket with zipper keeps small items handy. Yellow cords and rain tree wood beads adorn the strap, and both the outer pocket and the purse close with coconut shell buttons.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.

Balinese artisan Komang Sri crafts this set of four star ornaments, perfect for decorating your home. Using coconut shell, the artisan carves a five-pointed star and hand-paints gold-toned motifs on the front. Each ornament is hung from a golden cord for easy display.

Thailand's Sasithon Saisuk hand-carves a star-like flower from coconut shell for the pendant of this earthy and original necklace. The pendant hangs from a brown leather cord, which Saisuk has adorned with dark brown macrame. A coconut shell button secures the necklace.

Clusters of half-moons and stars made from coconut shells adorn this fun and whimsical tie belt. Hand crafted by artisan Sasithon Saisuk of Thailand, the nylon cord ties are finished with a bead of rain tree wood and a coconut shell flower.

Start an era of sweet sensations with Sumalee Nawakul's newest design, characterized by Thailand's artistic beauty. Sumalee combines little leaf wood beads and coconut shell pieces in this three-strand necklace, painted in fuchsia and golden hues to evoke tender vibes.

Start an era of intense sensations with Sumalee Nawakul's newest design, characterized by Thailand's artistic beauty. Sumalee combines little leaf wood beads and coconut shell pieces in this three-strand necklace, painted in red, orange and yellow hues to evoke fire's captivating aura.

Start an era of majestic sensations with Sumalee Nawakul's newest design, characterized by Thailand's artistic beauty. Sumalee combines little leaf wood beads and coconut shell pieces in this three-strand necklace, painted in teal and golden hues to evoke the grace of an ancient palace.

Three tiers of coconut shells in graduated sizes are strung from agel grass rope in this hanging planter by artisan Komang Sri of Bali. The pots feature natural polished exteriors, hand trimmed with bamboo stitching, while the insides are painted in gold. Perfect for starting your own indoor vertical garden!

Embroidered by hand, stars form a dazzling pattern on a cotton sling tote. The motifs cover a generous front pocket. By Jiap Rojjana, the bag is fully lined and an inner pocket with zipper keeps small items handy. Both the outer pocket and the purse close with coconut shell buttons.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.

This pretty beaded bracelet is 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 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from blue ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood and coconut shell beads.