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Woven by hand in the style of Thailand's Lahu people, geometric motifs appear in colorful cotton. Artisans from Thai Tribal Crafts create this beautiful set of six coasters. Lahu women often augment their family's income with textile crafts, including this type of patchwork appliqué.

Please note: As this item is handmade, colors and motifs may vary slightly. The overall theme will remain the same.

Swimming in clear Thai rivers, koi flash turquoise scales. In Thailand, koi are symbols of fertility and a sign of good fortune. Working in batik, Alaya Cholprasertsuk depicts the fish across a pair of cotton cushion covers. The reverse side is solid ivory.

Woven of cotton, this cheerful hammock evokes the sunny colors of summer. Mirna Hernandez creates a masterpiece of style and comfort, bordered with lavish lace, crocheted by hand. The comfortable hammock is suspended from brass rings and extended with guacimo wood rods. Luxurious tassels adorn each side. It arrives with a convenient cotton storage bag.

For this hammock, we recommend a hanging height of 5.5 - 6.5 ft (1.75 - 2 m).

Soft cotton threads are patiently hand-woven into a spacious hammock. Utilizing ancestral techniques, skilled artisans create this beautiful work and adorn its edges with long fringe, crocheted and knotted by hand. From Maya Artists of the Yucatan, its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Forging ahead in the field of handicrafts since the age of 12, Elias Garcia carries on the traditions of his Guatemalan hometown. He creates this ribbon-type hat band using worry dolls made by the Lopez Garcia Family, who are renowned for their timeless quitapena designs. According to Guatemalan legend, this arrangement of worry dolls solves one's problems and guarantees a good life.

Innovating handicrafts since the age of 12, Elias Garcia exalts Guatemalan tradition with this ribbon-type hat band. He incorporates worry dolls made by the Lopez Garcia Family, who are renowned for their timeless quitapena designs. According to local legend, a worry doll helps its owner to enjoy life by blocking out negative energy.

Hat is not included.

Protect your surfaces with the Salvadoran region's natural elements and majestic aura. Crafted in these thriving lands using traditional techniques, Marcela Moran's set of two round coasters pays homage to El Salvador's rich flora, as they are made with sturdy cibaque fibers that add a natural brown hue to the pieces. As a touch of uniqueness, cotton threads in a palette of white, black and grey hues decorate the accessory, symbolizing power and honesty.

An adorable girl in a yellow cotton gown will add a tender and tropical touch to your interiors. Marcela Moran's decorative doll is handcrafted in El Salvador, which is why this cute home accent has such a vibrant aura full of cheerfulness. The piece comes with a guava wood base and a little yagua palm fiber basket on its head, with little ceramic fruits representing the natural wealth of the region.

Start the morning with a delightful cup of coffee freshly obtained from this tropical creation by Susana Rubinstein. The Costa Rican artisan handcrafts this single-serve drip coffee stand from sturdy laurel wood, adding a charming brown hue and natural grain pattern to the accessory. As a way to honor the region's nature, the artisan engraves floral motifs around the piece.

2 cotton filters included. Mug not included.

Take notes, chronicle the day's events and plan future travel with these enchanting mini journals, each featuring depictions of songbirds over tropical flora in the style of antique court stamp paper. Indian artisan Asha Prabha makes these journals with crisp handcrafted paper that is unique to the touch, with each featuring 48 pages bound with cotton between hard paper covers, closing with attached cotton cords when not in use. These journals reflect the unique character of Asha Prabha, whose comforting personality guides new generations of artists in their stitching and embroidery as they learn the trade in her small village workshop.

Woven by hand in the style of Thailand's Lahu people, geometric motifs appear in colorful cotton. Artisans from Thai Tribal Crafts create this beautiful set of six coasters. Lahu women often augment their family's income with textile crafts, including this type of patchwork appliqué.

Please note: As this item is handmade, colors and motifs may vary slightly. The overall theme will remain the same.

Java's Fatchurohman combines natural elements with sophisticated accents to create a handy accessory that will make your memories and stories immortal. As an expert in the field, the artisan uses pandan leaf to create the braided cover of this sublime journal, which features handmade recycled paper pages. To ensure a sturdy structure, Fatchurohman adds a cotton lining with batik motifs for a tropical vibe, finishing the accessory with a front elastic cord embellished by a leather accent depicting a little archer.