charming rings

Evident from the hearts that fly into the air, an Andean mother is filled with love for her child. Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanchez designs this charming cell phone bag, crafted by hand from cotton blend material in the traditional style of arpillera patchwork. Draped over the shoulder on a colorful strap, this bag opens with a zipper to a lined interior.

Armenia's culture is present in the mystic and glorious symbols that tell the nation's history and bravery. Inspired by his rich heritage, artisan Karno Davoudian reunites traditional techniques and advanced methods to craft this 18k gold-plated cocktail ring whose front features a vishap symbol, also known as the "dragon stone." Charmingly painted in a red hue, the sign represents passion and protection.

Monica de Castellanos' charming collection of ceramic sculptures beautifully showcases her Guatemalan heritage and her passion for angels. Each piece is carefully hand-painted to depict traditional female attire from different regions of her country with great attention to detail, like this sculpture of Santo Domingo Xenacoj’s costume. A brilliant blue skirt with vibrant accents, a red blouse or hüipil adorned with delightful stripes and motifs in black, white, pink, green and light blue as well as a harp and wings make it a truly remarkable decorative accent ideal for any space.

Monica de Castellanos' collection of ceramic angel sculptures is a must-have for those seeking a unique and culturally-inspired addition to their home décor. Hand-painted with great attention to detail, each piece beautifully depicts traditional female attire from various regions of her native Guatemala. This sculpture featuring the costume of San Pedro Sacatepequez boasts a bright yellow skirt with striking stripes, a white blouse or hüipil decorated with charming geometric motifs in purple and yellow as well as fabulous wings and a harp. This remarkable decorative accent is sure to stand out in any space and will be cherished for years to come thanks to its protective varnish finish.

Traditional Guatemalan worry dolls share the love as festive ornaments by the Lopez Garcia Family. Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and wears a handwoven skirt and headdress. "The idea is to trust each doll with whatever troubles you. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles," says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. The set of six arrives in a hand-loomed cotton pouch.

Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucané's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls.

Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, making each one unique.

Within a "house" handcrafted from mango wood, an ornate brass bell jingles. Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri creates this charming decorative accent, which evokes traditional Thai temples and places of worship. The brass and wood are given an antiqued finish.