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The Contreras Family in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, uses traditional Spanish majolica techniques to create beautiful Talavera-style tableware. This colorful pair of dinner plates is crafted and painted by hand with exuberant floral motifs. The lead-free plates make a stunning table setting for any occasion.

The Contreras Family in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, uses traditional Spanish majolica techniques to create beautiful Talavera-style tableware. This colorful pair of salad or dessert plates is crafted and painted by hand with exuberant floral motifs. The lead-free plates make a stunning table setting for any occasion.

Created for the World Peace Project, this beautiful tray, hand-painted by the artist Flora Polo in Peru, is a clear message of peace -- and a tribute to World Peace Day.

The artist's explains that her intention in painting the message on a tray is an allegory to creating peace as a daily ritual and shared consumption on the table. Human sharing, and the innate goodness that we carry in our DNA, are directly connected to all beings on this planet, she comments.

Via the traditional reverse-painted glass technique, the artist creates a charming wooden tray featuring doves surrounding the world and asking for peace. The hearts at each corner form the phrase "Love and peace in this world," in Spanish, and the center reads "World Peace Day."

Asunta Pelaez paints beautiful motifs by hand on glass panes that cover this decorative box. Featuring elegant butterflies that explore a floral garden against a purple background, it is the perfect home accessory for storing small items.

Costa Ricans make coffee using a chorreador, a wooden drip coffee stand. Artisan Jorge Leiton invites you to make coffee the Costa Rican way with this beautifully hand-painted single-serve stand. Place your favorite mug on the base and fill the cotton filter bag at the top with coffee. Then, simply pour hot water through the filter to make your very own drip coffee.

Includes two reusable cotton filter bags. The mug shown is not included.