playful art

Traditional Guatemalan worry dolls share the love as festive ornaments by the Lopez Garcia Family. Each doll in the set of six is crafted by hand and wears a handwoven skirt and headdress. "The idea is to trust each doll with whatever troubles you. It is said that during the night, while we sleep, the dolls will whisper the solution to our troubles," says Ana from the Lopez Garcia Family. The set of six arrives in a hand-loomed cotton pouch.

Legend has it that the Maya Sun God gave princess Ixmucané the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucané's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls.

Please expect slight variations in color and size as each doll is crafted by hand with available materials, making each one unique.

Prepare to infuse your holiday decor with some fiesta flair, courtesy of a lively pair of wooden ornaments depicting iconic masks straight from the electrifying world of lucha libre! Crafted by Alejandra Gallardo, these spectacular accessories burst with hand-painted pizzazz in vibrant shades, paying homage to Mexico's festive folk art traditions. They even bring their own party with bright ribbons for hassle-free hanging on your tree, turning your Christmas season into a unique and playful celebration.

This adorable gift set with charming picks from the NOVICA team crafted in Thailand will be the perfect present for the cat lover in your life. Paws tucked under and tail curled, a cute feline is ready for a nap in an awe-inspiring wall sculpture handcrafted from recycled paper and cement, painted by hand in green and gold to create the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Looking very playful, a version of the traditional Maneki-neko, the Japanese lucky cat raising one paw and believed to bring good fortune, graces a splendid celadon ceramic figurine with a delicate crackled green glaze. And greet the holiday season with the help of three handsome cat ornaments, also handmade in the art of celadon ceramic but with a light blue glazed finish, ready to hang on your tree from yellow satin ribbons.

Experience the vibrant melodies and colorful traditions of Mexico with this charming set of four wooden ornaments. Crafted and hand-painted with care by Alejandra Gallardo, the gorgeous ornaments resemble lovely maracas, capturing a festive spirit through their exquisite hues and playful design. Ready to hang from the accompanying ribbons, these fabulous additions will infuse your Christmas tree with joy and warmth.