garden decor

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 colors and patterns on a decorative garland. "These represent Tibetan prayer flags," the artisans say. "Their colors 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."

Artisan Komang Sri of Bali handcrafts this lovely set of four mahogany wood bell ornaments. With two stained red-brown and two stained black, all the bells are hand painted in gold in a swirling motif. The ornaments come with a silver polyester cord for easy hanging.

A festival of colors will take over your kitchen and table with this delightful set of six coasters shaped like fruit slices. The coasters come with a pinewood stand for storage and display and are crafted in decoupage technique on pinewood by Mexican artisan Ana Maria Gonzalez.

Discover the enchanting allure of these exquisite decorative boxes adorned with vibrant floral and leaf designs meticulously hand-painted using the revered reverse-painted glass technique. Created by Peru's Asunta Pelaez, these wooden treasures boast golden-painted edges and an antiqued finish, exuding timeless charm. Each box serves as a captivating showcase of artisanal skill, bringing a touch of vintage elegance and cultural richness to your home decor.

In this hand made arpillera wall hanging, artisan Leonor Quispe of Peru creates a colorful scene of fields, country homes, an orchard and a country side in the height of bloom. This arpillera is filled with texture and fabulous details, from the peasants' clothing to the blankets on the donkeys to the multi-colored wings of the butterflies. The top of the arpillera has an opening to insert a rod for hanging on the wall.

Add a dash of vintage sophistication to your interior with this duo of decorative boxes featuring intricate hand-painted floral and leaf motifs created through the age-old art of reverse-painted glass. Bursting with color and life, Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez's wooden masterpieces showcase golden-painted edges and an antiqued finish that whisper tales of bygone eras.

"Hummingbirds are a daily feature in our gardens, that's why I combined the image of the bird with the flowers and colors of Guatemalan gardens. What I like about hummingbirds is that they seem to be full of energy, they're beautiful and yet delicate," confides José Arriola. The talented artisan handcrafts the ornaments of ceramic and paints each one with acrylics with different themes. The six ornaments hangs from bright red ribbons, and the set arrives in a traditional cotton pouch woven on a foot loom.