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Working together as a close-knit team, an Andean family works on the fields. The older women pick flowers, father carries bananas, and the daughter watches them encouragingly. Felicita Espinoza paints the scene by hand with sublime detail, on the reverse side of glass. There are painted glass panels on every side of this captivating jewelry box.

A colorful palette represents the vast variety of flowers in an Andean garden. Painted on the reverse side of glass panes, the motifs cover a beautiful box by Felicita Espinoza. Gilded borders add elegance to the hand crafted coffer.

Saint Benedict, patron of good fortune, infuses valiant energies into this suncatcher, whose colors evoke Earth's beauty. Artisan Alejandra Paiz of Guatemala uses crystals in ivory, yellow and brown hues to form the piece—crowned with a pewter Saint Benedict medallion. A brown polyester cord completes the design with convenience, whereas stainless steel wires ensure a glorious illusion.

Saint Benedict, patron of good fortune, infuses virtuous energies into this suncatcher, whose colors take you to a merry summer season. Artisan Alejandra Paiz of Guatemala uses crystals in pink, red, brown, ivory, yellow and orange hues to craft the piece—crowned with a pewter Saint Benedict medallion. A grey polyester cord completes the design with convenience, whereas stainless steel wires ensure an exquisite illusion.

Speed is essential when making hand-blown glass, and in the case of these high quality and weighty blue-rimmed Pilsner glasses, speed is what gives them character. Tiny bubbles and slight variations in size emphasize the handmade nature of each glass. Designed and crafted in Mexico, from the NOVICA Handblown Collection.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.