creative gifts for her

Prepare herbs, spices and sauces the way our ancestors did--with handmade stone tools. Grupon Comonfort presents this traditional footed molcajete or stone mortar, crafted by hand from volcanic basalt. The pestle, called a tejolote, is used to grind or crush the foodstuffs in the molcajete. The molcajete can also be used as a unique serving dish for salsa or guacamole.

The artisans recommend that the molcajete be "cured" before the first use. To cure the molcajete, place some dried beans, corn or rice in the bowl and grind with the pestle until pulverized. Allow the pulverized grain to sit for 15 minutes. Once this has been done, the molcajete can be hand washed and allowed to dry. This step will ensure that any stone dust remaining from the carving process does not affect the food.

Thailand's Waraporn Khamsuk presents this collection of 12 logic puzzles to keep everyone entertained. The set includes puzzles such as Bricked Lock, Burr Puzzle, Falling Star, Diamond Cube, Snake Cube, and many more.Crafted of raintree wood and rubberwood, the set comes in a handy storage box.

Ketut Seji, wife of the late Balinese artisan Ketut Taram, preserves her husband's legacy in this carving of a seated Buddha. Buddha's head rests upon his hands, and a faint smile plays across his lips. The serene sculpture is carved and finished by hand, and signed by Ketut Seji.

Discover the world's ocean--from tides and currents to the creatures living in it to the impact it has on our lives, whether we know it or not--in this richly illustrated overview of the life force that defines and sustains our planet, written by world-renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle.
Everything you want to know about the ocean can be found inside these beautiful and dynamic pages. National Geographic Ocean unveils the power and significance of our planet's watery essence: the fundamental importance of the ocean in shaping Earth's climate and chemistry as well as its vital role in supporting a multitude of life-forms, including our own human race.
World-renowned oceanographer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence Sylvia Earle--affectionately called "Her Deepness"--guides readers with her lyrical style and inspiring wisdom, describing the evolution, beauty, and impact of the ocean; the challenges it faces, such as climate change, plastic and overfishing; and the myriad ways we can help protect it.
This engaging story of the ocean celebrates dozens of ocean champions and visionaries, explores the ocean's origin and the nature of water, and features a gallery of wondrous creatures that illustrate the spectacular diversity of life in the sea, from sponges, kelp, and zooplankton to whales, sharks, and sea turtles. More than 100 maps and diagrams, including seafloor and political maps of all Earth's seas and oceans, elucidate Dr. Earle's lively narrative.
For seaside dwellers and landlubbers alike, this is a book you will turn to again and again to understand why, as Sylvia Earle says, "Everyone, everywhere is inextricably connected to and utterly dependent upon the existence of the sea."

Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk creates this entertaining, multi-player wood game. Using the included stick, gently remove the bricks from the wall to see how long the wall can stay standing. Two or more people can enjoy this challenging game.

A huge, radiant flower bursts from the center of this wood relief panel Ketut Sudantara. Carved from suar wood, it is painted with colorful acrylic combined with shimmering gilt, creating a stunning metallic finish. The Balinese artisan surrounds the flower with a simple frame in shimmering gold tone.

Indian artisan Anil Khandelwal uses lively printed motifs resembling patchwork to create a vibrant bedspread set. Finished with a contrast running kantha stitch all over. The bedspread features indigo blue shades that reverse from printed to solid blue. Comes with two matching pillow shams.

Inscribed with one of the most significant mantras in Buddhism, Om mani padme hum, this handcrafted chime is created by Tibetan refugees residing in northern India. Buddhists believe that saying this mantra, or even viewing it in its written form, invokes the blessings of the Buddha of Compassion. Cast from a combination of metals, the hand-tuned chime produces a clear tone when struck. Features brass stand with cloud motif and wooden base and striker.

Perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, this beautiful folding accent table is created by artisans of Vidri Arte. They depict a mandala in colorful glass mosaic, each piece placed by hand and set into a black wrought iron base.

Because each piece is individually crafted, each is absolutely unique. The motifs could differ slightly from those pictured and the size could vary by as much as +/- 2 cm (1 in).

Indian artisan Anil Khandelwal uses lively printed motifs resembling patchwork to create these vibrant bedspreads. Finished with a contrasting running kantha stitch all over. In lovely sunflower and white that reverses from printed to solid. Comes with two matching pillow shams.

Indian artisan Anil Khandelwal uses lively printed motifs resembling patchwork to create a vibrant bedspread set. Finished with a contrast running kantha stitch all over. The bedspread features greyish brwon shades that reverse from printed to solid. Comes with two matching pillow shams.

Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez creates this cheery side table in the colonial style of reverse-painted glass. Crafted from cedar wood with a silvery finish, the table features a glass pane on the top, its reverse side painted by hand with colorful roses against a teal background.