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The San Antonio Palopo Cooperative's artisans celebrate their traditions and spirit with this scarf of bold and graceful colors. The team works with the best cotton yarns to craft this striped accessory, whose hand-loomed design offers a beautiful look. Orange, red, blue, and purple hues merge on the pattern and fringes, sending a message of dapper uniqueness.

Designed by Raquel and Gregor of Peru, this baby alpaca and pima cotton blend hand woven shawl is both lightweight and cozy warm. The shawl features a strong color palette of fuchsia, gold-orange, and purple in three bold color-blocked stripes with a subtle arrow pattern. Fringe finishes both ends of the shawl. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

Revitalize your style with these vibrant positive energy wrap bracelets, expertly handcrafted in Guatemala. A burst of lively color emerges, skillfully woven by Domingo Reanda using shiny crystal and glass beads on a specialized loom. The bracelets' lively allure is sealed with the finishing touch of polished Tibetan-style pewter buttons, ensuring they become a spirited addition to your outfit.

Artisan Domingo explains, “To create these bracelets, I drew inspiration from the rainbow and its significance in various cultures. For instance, Chinese, American, Inca and Nordic cultures view the rainbow as a bridge connecting the earthly and the spiritual realms. Much like these ancient beliefs, these bracelets symbolize a connection between the tangible and the transcendent, carrying with them a sense of unity and harmony.”

Unleash your unique style with this lively duo of wrap bracelets boasting an energizing color palette dominated by orange, purple, brown and yellow hues. Shimmering crystal and glass beads, meticulously interwoven by Guatemala's Domingo Reanda using a specialized bead loom, make these vibrant designs come to life. Gleaming Tibetan-style pewter buttons add a fashionable final touch.

Artisan Domingo explains, "In the creation of these bracelets, my inspiration was drawn from two distinct color palettes. For the first bracelet, I combined earthy tones with metallic hues, symbolizing the grounding essence of the present moment and the promise of abundance. I wholeheartedly believe that focusing on positive thoughts and nurturing an attitude of gratitude is a powerful way to beckon more abundance into our lives, whether in the realm of emotional well-being or in material aspects such as wealth and possessions. This bracelet serves as an open invitation to embrace a positive and appreciative mindset, a companion you can carry with you at all times.

In crafting the second bracelet, I carefully selected vibrant tones interwoven with metallic hues, signifying the radiant energy of the present moment and the protective shield against negative influences and physical harm. It is my sincere hope that this bracelet will stand as a perpetual reminder to maintain a positive perspective and to live fearlessly."

This pair of vibrant wrap bracelets features a lively color palette where orange and purple reign supreme. They dazzle with the exquisite union of sparkling crystal and glass beads meticulously woven with artisanal expertise by Guatemala's Domingo Reanda on a special bead loom. Enhancing their allure, polished Tibetan-style pewter buttons bestow a dash of refinement and grace.

Artisan Domingo explains, "I carefully selected vibrant tones interwoven with metallic hues for the first bracelet, signifying the radiant energy of the present moment and the protective shield against negative influences and physical harm. It is my sincere hope that this bracelet will stand as a perpetual reminder to maintain a positive perspective and to live fearlessly.

I've crafted the second bracelet in vibrant, rainbow-inspired tones to represent joy. I hope it serves as a reminder to live life, to live it happily, and to accept and love yourself just as you are. Remember that you are unique and special, deserving of all the love and good things the universe has to offer."

Artisan Elena Ixtamer shows you the path to a joyful and chic style with this handloomed poncho from Guatemala. The artisan uses refined cotton yarns in orange, green, black and white to create the captivating striped pattern that decorates this fringed design—ideal for a tropical day.

Erick and Ivania convey the beauty of Earth in this set of three wrap rings—created from crystals and glass beads. The team selects the palette by drawing inspiration from the elements that compose Guatemala's wild fields, shining in brown, orange and pink hues.

Each ring has a flexible stainless steel structure that covers US sizes from 6 to 9. 

With side and front pockets, this saffron backpack is a charming accessory ready to help you in your everyday. Designed by Alonso and Jazmin from Costa Rica, this leather and acrylic bag has adjustable straps, a convenient handle and a lined interior. The final touch is in the cotton drawstring and the magnetic snap closure for a secure design.

Evoking the warm colors of a serene evening, this cotton cosmetic bag by Costa Rica's Sonia Solís is a charming accessory aimed at keeping your makeup tools and personal items neat. The artisan chooses a pretty orange tone to embellish her whole creation, later adding embroidered floral motifs. The design comes with a zipper closure and a little strap on the side, and the interior is lined with cotton and equipped with two open-top pockets for a handy touch.

Make a bold statement with this gorgeous beaded necklace. Crafted from recycled glass beads, Ghanaian artisan Shamseeya Atideka employs a vibrant gold tone. This necklace features a brass hook clasp.

A celebration of color and charm, this wide beaded bracelet is bursting with personality. The artisans of the Santiago Atitlan Women’s Group in Guatemala create a delightful design whose intricate heart motif is brought to life through a dazzling mix of orange and brown glass beads. The playful yet practical toggle clasp makes it as easy to wear as it is to love.

This multi-purpose macrame pouch turns everyday storage into a statement. Vivid orange and yellow cotton cords form a mesmerizing pattern while pinewood beads add a natural finishing touch. Whether used for storing cosmetics, earbuds, chargers or as a distinctive gift bag, its adjustable sliding knot closure keeps everything secure with a hint of artisanal charm from Costa Rica’s Hilda Padilla.