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Combining the ornamental paisley with details inspired by traditional block printing, Tariq Khan creates this tealight candle holder in honor of India's culture. Carved in relief with classic methods, the hand-chiseled design is painted white, allowing a stunning contrast with the natural mango wood below.

Christopher Nyasafo hand-carves a marvelous mask from sese wood. Using acrylic ink, the Ghanaian artisan adds black and white tones in a round shape and with a striped pattern. The design is inspired by the shields Bamun people used to carry with them in battles and ceremonies.

Hand-carved by Brazilian artist Alexandre Costa, this trumpeting elephant sculpture is made of sleek black dolomite, with resin eyes and bone tusks.

Inspired by the regal Jaali artwork from the Indian region, artisan Ashish Mehta creates this majestic mango wood decorative box. Ashish uses artisanal methods to hand-carve the piece, which boasts an antique burnt finish that beautifies a traditional floral pattern on the lid.

Inspired by the sublime Jaali artwork from the Indian region, artisan Ashish Mehta creates this stunning mango wood decorative box. Ashish uses artisanal techniques to hand-carve the piece, which boasts an antique burnt finish that embellishes a traditional floral pattern on the lid.

A vibrant tribute to the traditional artistry of Mexico, this irresistible porcupine alebrije figurine carved by hand from copal wood is hand-painted with a fabulous blend of black and white hues sprinkled with bursts of vivid colors. The meticulously placed toothpick quills are adorned with a mesmerizing dance of shimmering silver accents. With Zeny and Reyna's artistic touch, this whimsical accessory breathes new life into any space.

A bird glares at your soul with a captivating aura that invites you to live the spring season with a free heart. Artisans Juan and Carolina from Guatemala honor the mystic spirit of the bird with this traditional pinewood mask featuring a palette of pink and white hues as a symbol of compassion and sweetness. Floral details complete the design, allowing for a charming illusion that allures the eye, while an agave cord makes it easy to set the piece.

Standing tall with its wings spread in a proud posture, this majestic heron sculpture will surely make an excellent addition to your home decor. Working in the Mexican folk art tradition of alebrijes, artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez create the heron. They carve this impressive sculpture of copal wood and paint it by hand. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Alebrijes are a fairly recent Mexican art form, attributed to Pedro Linares. Unconscious due to illness in 1936, he was presumed near death and yet his dreams were extremely vivid. He tells of a place where all was peaceful and quiet until all of a sudden there appeared a lion with an eagle's head, a rooster with bull's horns and a donkey with butterfly wings. They kept screeching "alebrije, alebrije!" and Pedro began running away. He encountered a man who told him it was not yet his time to be there are and he should continue running towards the exit. In this dream Pedro climbed out of a window and regained consciousness.