love decor

A divine messenger of peace and love comes directly from Mexico to add a warm aura to your home decor. Handcrafted by the Sierra Family, this onyx statuette of a little angel is the perfect item to add a sweet touch to your environment, as it will get more than one smile from friends and family.

For this design, I chose a symbol of peace in practically all cultures and countries — a dove with an olive branch." says Alejandra Paiz of this delicate and unique beaded suncatcher. "It represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth. It's associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

"I convey peace with beautiful crystals that reflect the sunlight and illuminate our hearts and souls. Let's look for peace, which is what gives meaning to our lives. Let's be light, not darkness," says Alejandra Paiz, who crafts this one-of-a-kind beaded suncatcher depicting the universal symbol of peace — a dove holding an olive branch.

"This suncatcher represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth, made of components associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress. Here I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul."

The artisan handcrafts this stunning suncatcher from crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, nickel chains and a zinc dove pendant.

"This sculpture represents the way to keep forgiving each other, loving each other, and to be at peace with yourself, because we are all brothers," explains Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah, conveying this vision in his superbly hand-carved relief panel.

"I is inspired by the turmoil of the world, which is completely uncertain, which causes unrest and difficulties for all countries, Where each party shows a high sense of ego and feels the most right, without realizing it.

"We are all brothers and sisters in this world. There should be no such thing as enmity. In the Hindu sloka verses, the Wedadikatan Sloka — "Wasumdhwam Kutumbhaka" — means let's sit together and shake hands looking for a way to an agreement to achieve world peace."

The artist continues, "The way to make peace for the common good in society and the world is to mediate, to sit down together to find the best solution for problems, and to solve them for the sake of mutual peace and the world. My hope is that all people can respect each other to avoid hostility and injustice in life and society.

"We must forgive and love one another in order to achieve peace. We are all brothers and sisters in this world where there should be no such thing as hatred.

"Love and peace are powerful concepts that inevitably go hand in hand, because one does not exist without the other."

Elevate your holiday greetings with this pair of cards adorned with a colourful gift motif complete with a big green bow. Handmade by the artisans of the Association of Magdalena Women Artists in Guatemala, the Lino paper cards come with corresponding envelopes and are beautifully tied with a reed ribbon, exuding a spirit of celebration and authenticity that will delight both the sender and the recipient.

Cradled in a crescent moon, the angel on Eka's dreamy sculpture pauses for a moment to reflect. Using hibiscus wood with a lovely natural grain, Balinese artisans carve the sculpture by hand, gently polishing the wood for a rich luster.

With wings outstretched, an angel rests for a moment, one leg crossed over the other. Presented by Eka, this lovely statuette is hand crafted by Balinese artisans, who carefully carve the angel's wings with feathery details. Gently polished, the wood glows with a beautiful luster.

Alexander Alvarado in Costa Rica combines cement with river sand, ground granite, nylon fibers and colourants to create this fun set of three home accents. The heart-shaped accents in grey each feature a message: Peace, Hope and Love.

Alexander Alvarado in Costa Rica combines cement with river sand, ground granite, nylon fibers and colourants to create this fun set of three home accents. The heart-shaped accents in grey and white each feature a message: Peace, Hope and Love.

Guatemala's jaspe fabrics are varied and beautiful. A type of ikat weaving, the threads are tie-dyed before they are placed on the floor loom. Members of the Women Artisans of Santa Cruz cooperative place 15 jaspe flags in assorted colours and patterns on a decorative garland. "These represent Tibetan prayer flags," the artisans say. "Their colours have meanings of their own — blue is a symbol of water, red is for fire, green for air and yellow for the earth. The cloth is woven by hand with much love. Many Maya hands have touched each textile, and we're proud to use recycled fabric. For us, recycling is another form of promoting peace and prosperity for ourselves and for our Mother Earth. Please remember that your attitude when installing these prayer banners is very important, and we ask that you take a moment to wish for peace for people everywhere so they can receive the benefits of our blessings. We want everyone to be free and at peace."

In this exquisite nativity scene, the purity of white Huamanga stone heightens the sculpture's beauty. Juan Licas depicts the Holy Family with the Three Kings, the ox and the donkey inside an egg, a symbol of new life. The sculpture carries a message of love and peace.

Guatemalan artist Alejandra Paiz brings us a lovely suncatcher featuring a ring with glass beads and crystals. Its design in warm tones makes it perfect for adding a merry touch to your environment, and its nickel chain allows a secure hang.