cool gifts for women

Guatemalan artisans from the Hands Of Atitlan Association see in the region's magnificent landscapes the perfect muse for a series of unique accessories. Made from glass beads, this wristband bracelet displays a sinuous pattern inspired by Atitlan's fields, featuring a palette of golden and ivory hues for an enchanting look.

Accessories this fun and versatile only come from creative minds like those of the gifted artisans at Hands of Atitlan in Guatemala. They assemble each lively glass bead in shades of ivory, green, pink, blue, lilac and amber, carefully arranging them on an adjustable brown cord. Slip it on and make any outfit come alive.

Peruvian artisan Liliana Vargas manages a women's knitting workshop that produce these adorable llama ornaments, the symbolic animal of Peru. Each llama ornament is crocheted by hand with ivory wool yarns, and embellished with a multicolored striped woven blanket and jaunty tassels. The set of three ornaments arrives with crocheted crimson cords for hanging.

By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome sweater is cozy but lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton in ivory with subtle green hues, with three capirona wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, ixcaco (cocoa) and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."

By Luisa Villavicencio, this handsome men's sweater is attractive and lightweight. Ribbed textures are knitted of natural cotton, with three palo blanco wood buttons. "My family cultivates cotton in several natural colors – jade, cocoa ixcaco and ivory, or crude cotton," the Guatemalan designer says. "In fact, people are surprised to learn that no dyes are used. The family is involved in the entire process, from growing the cotton, to weaving it and transforming it into apparel."