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Timeless Muse I,'Decorative Beaded Head Dress Thai Akha Hill Tribe'

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with... more

God Symbol,'Eco-Friendly Sese Wood and Glass Bead Wall Art'

Create a sacred space in your home with this unique wall art from Ghana's Ali Ibrahim. The artisan crafts the piece from sese wood bars and textured aluminum plate with brass accents in the shape of Gye Nyame , an Adinkra symbol that means, "except for... more

Gianyar Garden,'Hand Carved Suar Wood Floral Wall Mirror from Bali'

Carved by hand, flowers surround a beautiful wall mirror. Sarwaedi works in Balinese suar wood with an antiqued finish to surround the circular looking glass. more

Frangipani Heart,'Suar Wood Hand Carved Heart Shaped Floral Wall Mirror'

Carved by hand, frangipani flowers surround a beautiful wall mirror. Sarwaedi works in Balinese suar wood with an antiqued black finish to surround the heart-shaped looking glass. more

Girl of the Corn,'Signed and Mounted Portrait of a Tenejapa Girl from Mexico'

Dressed in her traditional huipil , this girl from Tenejapa in the Chiapas highlands patiently waits for the start of a harvest ceremony. Angel del Palacio illustrates this magnificent portrait using crayons and colored pencils on paper and adds his... more

Shawl Vendor,'Signed and Mounted Portrait of a Oaxacan Woman from Mexico'

Angel del Palacio illustrates an everyday Oaxacan scene of a woman selling traditional handmade shawls at a market. For this detailed portrait, he mixes crayons and colored pencils on paper and adds his signature on the bottom right corner. The... more

Woman in a Grey Sweater,'Signed and Mounted Portrait of a Purepecha Woman from Mexico'

Angel del Palacio mixes crayons and colored pencils on paper to create this expressive portrait of an elderly Purepecha woman as she covers her face from the bright light of the sun. She folds her rebozo over her head and wears a warm sweater in the... more

Ewe Dolls,'Two Sese Wood and Recycled Glass Sculptures from Ghana'

Inspired by the Ewe people of Ghana, Christian Kewsi Tawiah designs and hand-carves two Ibeji sculptures of sese wood that depict a brother and sister. He accents the sculptures with jewelry made from petite recycled glass beads. Sculptures like these... more

Queen for a Day,'Hand Painted Sese Wood and Glass Bead Relief Panel'

A woman skillfully balances an empty basket on her head in this lovely relief panel from West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the panel from local sese wood before adorning the woman's apron with recycled glass beads in a bright... more

African wood sculpture, 'Ashanti Fertility Doll V'

Fertility dolls such as this one by Ghanaian artisan Emmanuel Opoku Asante were traditionally given to Ashanti women who were unable to conceive. The artisan carves the figure by hand from native sese wood and adds recycled glass bead jewelry. more

African Warrior,'Beaded Wood Sculpture of African Warrior'

Designed by Theophilus Anum, this hand carved wood sculpture depicts a fearsome African warrior. Posed as if ready for battle, the figure carries a spear and a shield that is covered with colorful recycled glass beads. The sculpture is a striking... more

Eco Djembes,'Wood and Recycled Glass Drum Ornaments from Ghana (Set of 4)'

Handcrafted from sese wood, real leather and cotton cord, four miniature djembe drums add a touch of African culture to any tree. Ghanaian artisan Robert Lanyo creates these colorful ornaments, two of which are accentuated by beads of recycled glass. more

Elephant Masquerade,'Mahogany and Recycled Glass Bead Decorative Elephant Box'

This ornate elephant is the perfect home accessory for protecting keepsakes and other small treasures. Designed by Ghana's Theophilus Anum, the decorative box is hand-carved of dark brown mahogany wood and given a colorful mask of recycled glass seed... more

Akha Bride,'Artisan Crafted Bridal Headdress from Akha Hill Tribe'

Breathtakingly beautiful, this stunning decorative headdress is styled after those designed for a bride. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this admirable headdress, handcrafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with... more

Zapote Vendor,'Signed and Mounted Portrait of Zapote Vendor from Mexico'

A fruit seller from Zamora wearing colorful traditional clothing greets passersby with a joyful smile. She offers the seasonal black sapote fruit. Angel Palacio mixes crayons and colored pencils to create this everyday scene in beautiful detail. The... more

Forever Marilyn,'Signed and Mounted Portrait of Marilyn Monroe from Mexico'

America's sweetheart, Marilyn Monroe comes to life in this expressive portrait by Angel del Palacio. He illustrates the Hollywood icon's face with exquisite detail using a combination of crayons and colored pencils on papers. The composition is matted,... more

Burning Stars,'Red Star Glass Mosaic Tealight Holders (Pair)'

Envelop your home in soft, ambient light with this charming pair of tealight candle holders from India's Arti Sharma. Crafted from colorful mosaic glass, the holders' red star pattern creates a kaleidoscope of color that dances playfully against the... more

Floral Lights,'Floral Glass Mosaic Tealight Holders (Pair)'

Envelop your home in soft, ambient light with this charming pair of tealight candle holders from India's Arti Sharma. Crafted from colorful mosaic glass, the holders' floral pattern creates a kaleidoscope of color that dances playfully against the... more

Dancing Diamonds,'Glass Mosaic Tealight Candleholders (Pair)'

Dancing diamonds of colored light flicker across Arti Sharma's two tealight candleholders. Indian artisans craft the pair from glass, which is covered with diamond-shaped glass tiles in a rainbow of colors. Each candleholder comes with a complimentary... more

Warthog,'Hand Crafted Ebony Wood and Glass Bead Sculpture'

This eye-catching warthog sculpture is the creation of West Africa's Theophilus Anum. The artisan hand carves the sculpture from rich ebony wood before embellishing the body of the warthog with recycled glass beads in bright hues of yellow, orange, and... more

Panther Realm,'Wood Panther Sculpture with Elephant and Bird Beadwork'

Multicolored beads adorn a black panther, its sculpted presence, as always, impressively elegant. Ghana's Theophilus Anum designs an extraordinary sculpture that is carved by hand of mahogany wood. The panther's body is adorned with glass beads... more

Feminine Figure,'Cedar Wood Accent Table with Recycled Glass Beads from Ghana'

In the stand of this striking accent table, the figure of an African woman is hand-carved of cedar wood and wears jewelry of recycled glass seed beads. She takes the shape of the classic Ghanaian akuaba, or fertility doll. From Raphat Asigbey, the... more

Dissolved,'Artisan Crafted Wood and Glass Sculpture'

From Made Sadia in Bali, this unique sculpture appears entirely organic, as if the glass vessel has melted into the albesia wood base. Each sculpture is made individually, with the blown glass and the wood formed and fitted together. No two sculptures... more

Poured,'Hand Blown Glass and Wood Sculpture'

This unusual original sculpture is the creation of Bali's Made Sadia. A blown glass pitcher appears to be melting into its natural albesia wood base. Each blown glass shape is one of a kind, as is each piece of the wood that is used for the base. The... more

Ga Woman,'Female Form Sese Wood Accent Table from Ghana'

Hand-carved from sese wood, a female form is the pedestal of this accent table from Ghana. Raphat Asigbey designs the table, inspired by the Ga people of Africa. Traditional waist beads of recycled glass decorate the table, which features a top with... more

Marine Wisdom,'Handcrafted Art Glass Figurine of a Green Sea Turtle'

The mysterious sea is often full of fascinating creatures that surprise many. Inspired by the beautiful animals that live in the blue landscapes of the planet, Elena Herrera from Costa Rica handcrafts a glass figurine of a sea turtle, symbolizing... more

Poison Arrow Frog,'Handcrafted Green and Black Dart Frog Art Glass Figurine'

This little green and black poison arrow frog, also called poison dart frogs, will brighten up your room -- but don't worry, he's harmless. Artisan Elena Herrera of Costa Rica handcrafts this torch-fired glass figurine and adds colorful details with... more

Fluted,'Unique Glass and Wood Sculpture from Bali'

This graceful original sculpture is the creation of Bali's Made Sadia. Each trumpet-like blown glass shape is one of a kind, as is each piece of the albesia wood that is used for the base. The glass and the wood are formed and fitted together, making... more

Hummingbird Wine,'Handblown Glass and Jempinis Wood Hummingbird Sculpture'

Yudi Suardi's delicate sculpture makes a delightful piece of home decor. The Balinese artisan starts by hand blowing a goblet from molten glass, placing his creation on top of a benalu wood base with a naturally flat bottom. To the side, a jempinis... more

Black and White,'Wood Decorative Miniature Guitar in Black and White'

The perfect gift for the music lover in your life, this decorative miniature guitar is designed by Javanese artisan Elang Handayana. Crafted from mahogany wood with nylon strings and metal accents, a black and white electric guitar is displayed within... more

Ocean Harmony in Blue,'Artisan Crafted Wood and Glass Decorative Box'

Peru's Asunta Pelaez works in the time-honored technique of reverse-painted glass to create this lovely decorative box. The wood box is set with panes of glass that have been painted on their reverse sides with elegant fish motifs in rich jewel tones.... more

Warm Petals,'Warm-Toned Handblown Art Glass Centerpiece'

Inheritor of a traditional Italian handblown technique, Brazilian artisan Rodrigo Honorio creates an exquisite art glass centerpiece inspired by spring. Following a meticulous process that allows the design to have a Murano-inspired finish—featuring... more

Adinkra Symbols,'Wood and Aluminum Adinkra Symbol Wall Art from Ghana'

Handcrafted from sese wood covered with embossed aluminum, this piece of wall art from Ghana is created by Habib Mustapha. He creates six small Adinkra symbols, bringing the spirit of African culture to your home. A glass pane completes this piece. more

Birds in the Heavens,'Hand Painted Glass Top Wood Accent Table'

Crafted of fragrant cedar, this beautiful accent table depicts a sanctuary of colorful birds. Asunta Pelaez hand-paints the motifs on the reverse side of a glass pane, giving them a wonderful clarity. Showcasing a traditional Cajamarca handicraft, this... more

Ballet Balance,'Bronze sculpture'

Fine tracery and delicate forms result in this enchanting sculpture, entitled "Flexão," or "Flexing." The body follows a mesmerizing vertical plane, culminating in the mysterious ball of solid glass balanced on her fingertips. Inspired by the movements... more

Llamas of the Andes,'Clear Glass Gilded Llama Figurines from Peru (Set of 4)'

Standing tall and proud, four llamas of the Andes are crafted from clear and blue glass. Milton Rios designs this set of descending size, each figurine featuring hand-painted motifs in gleaming gilt. more

Blue-Grey Tanager,'Art Glass Blue Bird Sculpture from El Salvador'

Inspired by the beauty of nature and the need for conservation, artisan duo Margarita and Fernando Llort of El Salvador create this stunning sculpture. Working with glass in clear and blue hues, the artisans diligently craft a blue-grey tanager bird... more

Orange-Face Parakeet,'Art Glass Parakeet Sculpture from El Salvador'

Inspired by the beauty of nature and the need for conservation, Margarita and Fernando Llort of El Salvador create this stunning figurine. Working with art glass in shades of green, the artisans craft an orange-face parakeet through a meticulous... more