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Cedar ornaments, 'Jungle Babies' (set of 4)

Cedar ornaments, 'Jungle Babies' (set of 4)

Born to the Peruvian jungle, a toucan, a turtle, an armadillo and a crocodile live in friendly harmony. Flaviano Gonzales carves each cedar animal with devoted care to ensure their vivid representations. The ornaments hang from waxed cotton strings.


 
Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angel Dancers' (set of 4)

Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angel Dancers' (set of 4)

Balinese dancers wear conical hats and sarongs woven of screw pine or pandanus. From Dwi Astuti and Kusbudiyanto, the set of four delightful ornaments is crafted of natural fibers. The heads are fashioned from tamanu, the fruit of the beauty leaf tree. Palm leaf wings, agel grass, water hyacinth, bamboo, and coconut shell buttons bring their unique beauty to these original dolls. Because each is individually crafted of natural fibers, colors and motifs may vary slightly.


 
Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angels in Green' (set of 4)

Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angels in Green' (set of 4)

Dwi Astuti and Kusbudiyanto transform natural fibers into a set of four delightful angel ornaments. The heads are fashioned from tamanu, the fruit of the beauty leaf tree. Areca palm fibers form the hair and the bodies are neatly woven from screw pine or pandanus. Palm leaf wings, water hyacinth, bamboo, agel grass and coconut shell buttons all contribute their unique beauty. They wear sisal hats. Because each is individually crafted of natural fibers, colors and motifs may vary slightly.


 
Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angels Smile' (set of 4)

Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angels Smile' (set of 4)

Dwi Astuti and Kusbudiyanto transform natural fibers into a set of four delightful angel ornaments. The heads are fashioned from tamanu, the fruit of the beauty leaf tree. Areca palm fibers form the hair and the bodies are neatly woven from screw pine or pandanus. Palm leaf wings, water hyacinth, bamboo, and coconut shell buttons bring their unique beauty to these original dolls. They wear cotton batik hats. Because each is individually crafted of natural fibers, colors and motifs may vary slightly.


 
Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angels' (set of 4)

Natural fiber ornaments, 'Angels' (set of 4)

Wearing wide-brimmed hats, four Balinese angels showcase nature's gifts. Woven by hand, they are crafted of bamboo, screw pine, water hyacinth and agel grass. Palm leaf and tamanu, the fruit of the beauty leaf tree, adorn this set of ornaments by Dwi Astuti and Kusbudiyanto. Because each is individually crafted of natural fibers, colors and motifs may vary slightly.


 
Ceramic ornaments, 'Yellow Cowry and Elephant' (pair)

Ceramic ornaments, 'Yellow Cowry and Elephant' (pair)

A mighty elephant and a cowry shell by Samuel Lovi are beautiful keepsakes from Africa. Fashioned of ceramic, these handsome ornaments receive a rustic finish with a touch of yellow. Cowry shells were once used as currency in West Africa.


 
Beaded ornaments, 'Christmas Magic' (set of 6)

Beaded ornaments, 'Christmas Magic' (set of 6)

Dazzlingly beautiful, these elegant Christmas ornaments come from Parvez A. Warsi. Six colorful spheres reveal the opulence of classic zardozi embroidery and beadwork. They are stuffed with cotton. Warsi includes a drawstring pouch; its color may vary.


 
Beaded ornaments, 'Maple Leaves' (set of 12)

Beaded ornaments, 'Maple Leaves' (set of 12)

Covered with sparkling sequins and beadwork, maple leaves bring cheer to the holidays. Parvez A. Warsi creates a dozen delightful ornaments in a variety of colors. Carefully crafted by hand, the set of 12 comes in a drawstring pouch; its color may vary.


 
Cotton ornaments, 'Lacy Herb' (set of 4)

Cotton ornaments, 'Lacy Herb' (set of 4)

The lacy motif of an aromatic Thai plant flutters delicately across deep red cotton. In the talented hands of Banlue Lueruang, this meticulously woven brocade is transformed into Christmas tree ornaments. "The motif is called kha ? the galingale flower, a local herb. It has been adapted to Thai traditional cloth," Lueruang says. Innovative and beautiful, they bring a touch of Thailand to holiday d?cor. A golden loop facilitates hanging. Hand wash and hang dry. 30% cotton, 5% synthetic, polyester stuffing


 
Cotton ornaments, 'Kedtawa' (set of 4)

Cotton ornaments, 'Kedtawa' (set of 4)

A garden of delicate kedtawa blossoms appears in rich brocade. Crafted by Banlue Lueruang, these delightful Christmas tree ornaments showcase Thai textile art. Zigzag lines known as fun pla (fish bone) create textural interest. The precise geometric motifs in red, white, and green add color and beauty to holiday d?cor; a golden loop facilitates hanging. Hand wash and hang dry. 30% cotton, 5% synthetic, polyester stuffing


 
Applique ornaments, 'Joyous Bells' (set of 6)

Applique ornaments, 'Joyous Bells' (set of 6)

Festive bells bring the Christmas spirit to the Andes in this charming set by Maria Ramos Sanchez. Children welcome the holiday season as they stroll along with their llamas across the Andean highland. Each scene is eloquently detailed in arpiller?a, where fabric cutouts are sewn into a wondrous collage over a cotton background. The bells feature a wool border ending in a loop, for hanging. Please note, Ramos uses different fabrics for the arpiller?a compositions, which can result in a slight difference in color.


 
Ornaments, 'Huts' (set of 5)

Ornaments, 'Huts' (set of 5)

Three kings from the Orient arrive with gifts of gold, myrrh, and frankincense to honor the birth of Jesus. Every nativity scene is celebrated in a colorful hut transformed into an original ornament. Alejandro Ch?vez handcrafts each remarkably detailed piece.


 
Ornaments, 'Retablos' (set of 5)

Ornaments, 'Retablos' (set of 5)

An original set of Christmas ornaments, these tiny retablos celebrate the birth of Jesus. Retablos were originally intended as altar pieces featuring different scenes from the Bible. Alejandro Chavez handcrafts the miniature nativity scenes from plaster of Paris. Each character is shaped and painted individually and painted with bright hues.


 
Ornaments, 'Flowers' (set of 5)

Ornaments, 'Flowers' (set of 5)

Alejandro Chavez celebrates the birth of Jesus with five alluring ornaments. Shepherds and cows surround the Holy Family, their images finely detailed with colorful paints. They stand at the heart of exuberant floral medallions.


 
Ornaments, 'Swans' (set of 6)

Ornaments, 'Swans' (set of 6)

Six swans rejoice with the holiday spirit, relishing in India's legendary zardozi embroidery. Emperor Akbar favored this type of embroidery, which adorned wall hangings, saris and caps. Zardozi originally featured fine gold threads and intricate designs. Now, Parvez A. Warsi is proud to present a contemporary version of zardozi rendered in golden silk threads, while preserving the traditional allure of this captivating embroidered work. Please note color shades and/or motifs may vary slightly since these products are entirely hand-crafted.


 
Beaded ornaments, 'Christmas Spirit' (set of 4)

Beaded ornaments, 'Christmas Spirit' (set of 4)

Sparkling beads highlight the fascinating allure of the zardozi embroidery that embellishes these four Christmas ornaments. Zardozi is renowned for its intricate patterns, once embroidered with fine threads of gold or silver. Nowadays it is executed with fine silk threads and is known as zari. This set features four different designs and will adorn with distinctive charm. Please note color shades and/or motifs may vary slightly since these products are entirely hand-crafted.


   

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