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Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World

Wood DVD holder, 'Floral Fantasy' $89.95 Rachel Oliveira's practical sense of style guides her in the design of this ornate DVD holder. Though it is shaped like a box, the lid forms a window for the DVD titles to be seen. The wood box features four divisions, and each one fits four DVD's. Oliveira paints a florid fantasy to adorn the box, which is complemented with a crochet border.

Wood CD rack, 'Bambara Antelope' $82.95 Graceful and elegant, this antelope carving represents the craftsmanship of Sudan's Bambara people. Handmade by George Obeng, it holds 12 CDs. CDs not included.

Ate CD basket, 'Music Box' $47.95 now on sale! $43.16 Nengah Danantara designs a rectangular basket that exalts nature's beauty. Hand-woven from ate grass, its tight mesh features three contrasting diamonds. Recognized for its resistance to water, heat, and insects, the fiber makes a durable holder for up to 28 CDs.

Wood desk set, 'God's Feet' $39.95 Standing close to a solitary rose, feet stay grounded in a show of artistic determination. Kadek Rudyana designs this original piece to hold cards and notepads, as well as a pen in the rose. Carved by hand from seasoned hibiscus wood, this desk set is a harmonious blend of art and functionality.

Lacquered pencil holder, 'Thoughtful Elephant' $24.95 now on sale! $22.46 Leaning on a log, a whimsical elephant contemplates his role in Thailand's timber industry. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a charming pencil holder in gilded black lacquer. She carves rain tree wood into the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied e up to twenty times e before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. The piece is gilded with a technique called lai rot nam. Sompamitre engraves the motif free-hand with a sharp tool, and the piece is dusted with a wooden powder. Then the background is covered with a gummy paint, and dusted again. A thin coat of lacquer is applied to the entire surface and, before it dries, gold leaves are placed over it and firmly pressed into place. Brass rings protect the openings.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Vermilion Horizon' $34.95 Air bubbles dance in a hypnotic procession throughout this translucent paperweight. Imbued with vermilion light, the effect is captivating. The Seguso Family crafts the piece by hand with the legendary blown glass techniques of Murano, Italy. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Notepad, 'Revolution' $22.95 Vicente Ortueo transforms this notepad into a remarkable homage to the Mexican Revolution of 1910. Shaped like a book, the piece features sepia images of revolutionary heroes. Ortueo handcrafts this box from sturdy pinewood and applies an interesting sequence of copied photos dating back to the revolution. Highly original, this notepad is ideal for an office setting.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Swirling Vortex' $67.95 Crimson and black ribbons swirl in a hand-blown glass vortex creating a magical, hypnotic illusion. The Seguso Family crafts this original paperweight by hand with the legendary blown glass techniques of Murano, Italy. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Natural fibers journals, 'Medium Green Marble' (pair) $22.95 Treasures from Earth are transformed into handcrafted wonders through Wahyono's art. He recycles sail hemp, banana trunk fiber and water hyacinth into high quality paper, which he binds with cotton threads. The card paper covers are decorated with jade green spinning into a fabulous marble effect.

Aluminum key ring, 'My Robot' $49.95 "This day and age there are so many robots being designed, that I wanted to create my own robot too!" confides Peru's Luitpol. His original robot is sculpted of aluminum featuring stainless steel springs and chrome key ring and chain.

Saa paper journal set, 'Nature Smiles' (pair) $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 Yooprai Kaewtui transforms saa paper, handcrafted from mulberry bark, into a pair of colorful journals. Bougainvillea petals adorn the covers, and the notebooks are bound by hand. Two pencils crafted of tamarind wood complete the set.

Journals, 'Lisu Strawberry' (pair) $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 By Ruchira, these handmade journals are intended to hold cherished memories. She crafts the pair by hand and covers them with pale gray cotton. The band of pink, rose and red comes from Thailand's Lisu hill tribe, whose textiles are known for their vivid color combinations.

Journals, 'Lisu Green Tea' (pair) $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 By Ruchira, these handmade journals are intended to hold cherished memories. She crafts the pair by hand and covers them with cotton. The horizontal band of green, red and purple comes from Thailand's Lisu hill tribe, whose textiles are known for their vivid color combinations.

Journals, 'Hill Tribe Forest' (pair) $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 By Ruchira, these handmade journals are intended to hold cherished memories. She crafts the pair by hand and covers them with forest green cotton. The horizontal band of browns and orange comes from Thailand's Lisu hill tribe, whose textiles are known for their vivid color combinations.

Saa paper cards, 'Peppermint Cosmos' (set of 8) $24.95 now on sale! $22.46 Attaya Wongkam designs a festive composition featuring stars in a peppermint cosmos. Working with saa (mulberry) paper, she creates a fascinating stationary set that includes eight blank cards with their respective envelopes inside a saa paper box.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Confetti Egg' $79.95 With hot tropical colors, Seguso Family artisans create the sensation of carnival confetti. Each radiant piece seems suspended in transparent crystal. Crafted by hand with blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy, the paperweight is absolutely stunning. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Aquarium' $39.95 The pristine perfection of a crystalline sphere hosts undersea plants. Fascinating and beautiful, this paperweight comes from the Seguso Family. They craft the globe by hand using blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Journals, 'Smiling Elephant' (pair) $29.95 now on sale! $26.96 Painted by hand, smiling elephants adorn handmade journals by Ruchira. She crafts the pair by hand and covers them with cotton to hold cherished memories.

Journals, 'Sapphire Elephant' (pair) $29.95 now on sale! $26.96 A trio of elephants adorn two handcrafted journals by Ruchira. Appliqued on the cotton cover, they are cheerful emblems of Thailand.

Lacquered wood box, 'Royal Boat' $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 Gliding majestically down a wide river, the royal boat or suphannahong is a regal sight. Nantana Sompamitre depicts a scene inspired by ancient Thai temple paintings. Depicted in golden foil on lacquered mango wood, it graces a box for business cards.

Lacquered wood box, 'Kings at War' $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 The king of Burma and the king of Siam meet on the battlefield in this beautiful design by Nantana Sompamitre. Inspired by ancient murals from central Thailand, she illustrates the tactic called yutthahutti, in which the monarchs fight while mounted on elephants. Depicted in golden foil on lacquered mango wood, the scene decorates a box for business cards.

Letter holder, 'Thinking of You' $49.95 With three compartments for correspondence, this letter holder receives mail and holds missives for the postman. Antonio Rojas crafts the piece by hand, painting elegant colonial motifs. Two drawers with wrought iron pulls are perfect for postage stamps and clips. The holder can hang on the wall or stand on a desk or table.

Natural fibers journal, 'Large Red Marble' $24.95 Treasures from Earth are transformed into handcrafted wonders through Wahyono's art. He recycles sail hemp, banana trunk fiber and water hyacinth into high quality paper, which he binds with cotton threads. The card paper covers are decorated with red and yellow spinning into a fabulous marble effect.

Natural fibers journal, 'Large Blue Marble' $27.95 Treasures from Earth are transformed into handcrafted wonders through Wahyono's art. He recycles sail hemp, banana trunk fiber and water hyacinth into high quality paper, which he binds with cotton threads. The card paper covers are decorated with ocean blue spinning into a fabulous marble effect.

Pewter key ring holder, 'Flashy Pink Ram' $32.95 now on sale! $29.66 Dressed in fancy pink wool, a ram flashes a shiny smile. Anuphab designs the original key ring holder, which is crafted with pewter and adorned with resin. The lock includes three keys.

Saa paper journal set, 'Lovely Day' (pair) $23.99 Yooprai Kaewtui transforms saa paper, handcrafted from mulberry bark, into a pair of colorful journals. Bougainvillea petals adorn the covers, and the notebooks are bound by hand. Two pencils crafted of tamarind wood complete the set.

Journals, 'Lisu Chocolate' (pair) $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 By Ruchira, these handmade journals are intended to hold cherished memories. She crafts the pair by hand and covers them with chocolate brown cotton. The band of red, rose and orange comes from Thailand's Lisu hill tribe, whose textiles are known for their vivid color combinations.

Ceramic desk set, 'Florid Palette' (3 piece set) $49.95 This desk set by Javier Servin combines the elegance of Mexican artistry with the rigors of modern day living. Set includes a business card holder, a dish for paper clips and a pencil holder. Each is crafted of ceramic and painted by hand with florid detail, creating a raised effect.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Bluebird' $27.95 Deep cobalt blue swirls through crystalline glass to distinguish a paperweight of exceptional beauty. Seguso Family artisans craft the bird by hand using blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Saa paper photo album and notebook, 'Red Roses' $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 A symbol of love, red roses cover a photo album and matching notebook by Yooprai Kaewtui. She adorns the pair with floral bouquets on panels of aluminum repousse. Kaewtui works in saa paper, handcrafted from mulberry bark. The album holds 60 vertical photos, four photos on each of its 15 pages. The notebook has 20 pages.

Natural fiber journals, 'Treasured Words in Plum' (pair) $17.8 Yooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of handcrafted journals, which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the vibrant plum hues on the covers, which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Confetti Globe' $79.95 With hot tropical colors, Seguso Family artisans create the sensation of carnival confetti. Each radiant piece seems suspended in transparent crystal. Crafted by hand with blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy, the paperweight is absolutely stunning. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Natural fiber photo album, 'World of Blue' $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 Fun happy memories can be treasured in this handcrafted photo album from Thailand. Yooprai Kaewtui designs the front cover, which features a blue geometric composition made with a cotton blend known in Thailand as tore. The 16 pages are made by hand from saa paper, and they are designed to hold two 4x6 photos in a horizontal direction. The album closes with a tamarind wood twig.

Pewter key ring holder, 'White Tiger Guard' $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 Raising its tail in precautionary sign, a tiger fiercely guards keys entrusted to it. Anuphab designs the original key ring holder, which is crafted with pewter and adorned with resin. The lock includes three keys.

Pewter key ring holder, 'Tuk Tuk Taxi' $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 Anuphab finds inspiration in urban life as she designs this key ring holder in the shape of a tuk tuk cab. It is crafted with shiny pewter and painted with resin. The lock includes three keys.

Wood letter box, 'Bouquet' $24.95 The splendid art of India's Mughal Empire inspires Kailash Chand to create a modern interpretation. Painted by hand, lavish floral bouquets adorn a letter box with two compartments.

Wood letter box, 'Carnations' $27.95 The splendid art of India's Mughal Empire inspires Kailash Chand to create a modern interpretation. Painted by hand, carnations flourish on a wood letter box.

Saa paper gift bags, 'Natural Elegance' (set of 6) $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 Nature's gift of beauty inspires the design of these bags by Yooprai Kaewtui in Thailand. Each is crafted by hand with the environmentally sustainable art of transforming mulberry bark into saa paper. Each bag is decorated with dried rubber leaves and has saa paper handles. The set of six including two green, two blue and two pink.

Environmental greeting cards, 'Bow-Tied Leaf' (set of 8) $19.99 Stars bathe a rubber tree leaf with their sparkling beauty in a handcrafted greeting card from Thailand. The card is made from saa (mulberry) paper featuring a blue satin ribbon. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Natural fiber notebooks, 'Vibrant Notes' (set of 4) $39.99 now on sale! $35.99 Yooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of four handcrafted notebooks, which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the vibrant colors on the covers, which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.

Wood notebook, 'Lovebirds' $19.95 Carving the images in Balinese sono wood, Ketut Kartika depicts a pair of parrots. It forms the cover for a novel notebook. Inside, 80 pages of Concorde paper are perfect for journaling, poetry, recipes or more.

Coconut and cinnamon business card holders, 'Elegant' (pair) $24.95 now on sale! $22.46 By Ketut Kartika, these handcrafted boxes display the natural grain of coconut wood. Cinnamon stick curls adorn the original design, perfect for holding business cards.

Environmental holiday greeting cards, 'Twilight Reindeer' (set of 8) $16.49 The golden silhouette of three reindeer welcomes the holiday season with elegant fanfare. They decorate a set of handcrafted saa (mulberry) paper greeting cards that are adorned with decoupage techniques. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Natural fiber photo albums, 'Eco-Friendly Green' (medium, pair) $17.52 Nature treasures favorite moments through the handcrafted art of Komang Sulaksana. He dyes pandan leaves in a fresh shade of green, then weaves it to create the covers of the photo albums. The rice straw pages are separated by thin Doorslag paper. Featuring 20 pages each, the albums are bound with cotton and decorated with a cinnamon stick that is tied with agel cords. Each page is designed to hold one 4x6 photograph in a vertical direction, for a total of 20 photos per album.

Environmental greeting cards, 'Abstract Sunflower' (set of 8) $16.49 A timid sunflower brings radiant elegance to a handcrafted greeting card from Thailand. The card and patterns are made from saa (mulberry) paper featuring cork for the sunflower's core, and jute strings on the leaves. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Natural fiber notebooks, 'Happy Leaf' (set of 6) $19.95 Decorated with lacy leaf silhouettes, six notebooks are covered in happy jewel-like colors. Komang Sulaksana creates each one with 50 rice straw pages. The covers are crafted of recycled paper and bound with agel grass cord tied around cinnamon sticks.

Eggshell photo albums, 'Nature's Memoirs' (set of 3) $57.95 Komang Sulaksana brings together an assortment of natural materials for these wonderful handcrafted photo albums. They each feature 20 rice straw paper pages and eggshells on carton covers. Sulaksana bounds them together with polyester, coconut sticks and agel cords. The large album holds four photographs in a vertical direction per page; the medium size holds two in a horizontal direction, and the smaller one holds one in a vertical direction. All photo album sizes are designed for 4x6in photographs.

Notebook and pencil set, 'Bamboo Forest' (set of 3) $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 The sun sets over a bamboo forest casting shadows that dance with the force of nature. Na paints the inspired composition to adorn three notebooks that are crafted by hand with natural materials. Saa (mulberry) paper is used over the card paper covers, which are adapted to carry their own pencils. Each notebook contains 50 blank pages of regular paper.

Saa paper stationary sets, 'Earth Checkers' (pair) $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 Yooprai Kaewtui designs an original stationary set inspired by Thailand's legendary art of transforming mulberry bark into handmade saa paper. Its charm resides in its environmentally sustainable nature and handcrafting process. Each of the two sets includes six envelopes, six white sheets of paper, all bound with string.

Textured wrapping paper, 'Deep Rose' (set of 8) $24.99 Blossoming roses bring textured elegance to these saa paper wrapping sheets. From Thai Saa Paper Artists, the paper is made by hand from the bark of the mulberry tree with a process that dates back over 700 years ago. Each 36.8gr sheet can be used in a variety of wonderful ways, including gift wrapping, notebook covers, or underlying shelves. Set includes eight sheets of paper.

Environmental holiday greeting cards, 'Holly Boughs' (set of 8) $19.34 Nature greets the holiday season with silver dew on green holly. They decorate a set of handcrafted saa (mulberry) paper greeting cards adorned with decoupage techniques. They are flanked by water hyacinth and a golden ribbon. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Textured wrapping paper, 'Tropical Green' (set of 8) $24.95 now on sale! $22.46 Wispy ferns bring textured elegance to these green saa paper wrapping sheets. From Thai Saa Paper Artists, the paper is made by hand from the bark of the mulberry tree with a process that dates back over 700 years ago. Each 36.8gr sheet can be used in a variety of wonderful ways, including gift wrapping, notebook covers, or underlying shelves. Set includes eight sheets of paper.

Environmental holiday greeting cards, 'Holiday Bells' (set of 8) $19.34 Colorful bells welcome the holiday season with a cheerful spirit. They are printed with batik techniques on saa (mulberry) paper, in a wonderful set of handcrafted greeting cards. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Environmental holiday greeting cards, 'Twin Trees' (set of 8) $16.49 Trimmed with silver lace and rubber tree leaves, ornate trees mark the start of the holiday season. They decorate these cheerful handcrafted saa (mulberry) paper greeting cards. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Environmental greeting cards, 'Sunny Lilac' (set of 8) $16.49 Lilacs bask in the sun's bright light in a handcrafted greeting card from Thailand. The card and flowers are made from saa (mulberry) paper featuring corrugated paper and a rubber tree leaf. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Natural fibers journal, 'Large Green Marble' $27.95 Treasures from Earth are transformed into handcrafted wonders through Wahyono's art. He recycles sail hemp, banana trunk fiber and water hyacinth into high quality paper, which he binds with cotton threads. The card paper covers are decorated with jade green spinning into a fabulous marble effect.

Natural fiber photo albums, 'Eco-Friendly Green' (large, pair) $27.95 Nature treasures favorite moments through the handcrafted art of Komang Sulaksana. He dyes pandan leaves in a fresh shade of green, then weaves it to create the covers of the photo albums. The rice straw pages are separated by thin Doorslag paper. Featuring 20 pages each, the albums are bound with cotton and decorated with a cinnamon stick that is tied with agel cords. Each page is designed to hold two 4x6 photographs in a horizontal direction, for a total of 40 photos per album.

Saa paper journals with pencils, 'Natural Artists in Red' (pair) $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 Thailand's millenary custom of transforming mulberry bark into handmade saa paper is one the earliest forms of environmentally sustainable art forms. Yooprai Kaewtui uses this process to create a magnificent pair of journals that are decorated with bougainvillea petals. Set includes two pencils carved from tamarind wood. Please note the graphite in the pencils do not go the whole length, only approximately 1.5in (3 cms).

Natural fibers journals, 'Small Red Marble' (pair) $18.76 Treasures from Earth are transformed into handcrafted wonders through Wahyono's art. He recycles sail hemp, banana trunk fiber and water hyacinth into high quality paper, which he binds with cotton threads. The card paper covers are decorated with red and yellow spinning into a fabulous marble effect.

Cotton key chains, 'Distant Lands' (set of 6) $16.69 Anchalika Chamnan celebrates the colorful artistry of the Akha hill tribe people with an assortment of key chains. Cross-stitched patterns recall their traditional costumes, each sewn of cotton featuring a stainless steel key ring. They are flanked by colorful beads and aluminum bells.

Saa wrapping paper, 'Sustainable Leaf Surprises' (set of 10) $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 Yooprai Kaewtui catches fallen rubber tree leaves and presses them into sheets of saa (mulberry) wrapping paper. Kaewtui works with age-old techniques for transforming the tree bark into paper, according to an ecologically-responsible art form. The set includes 10 sheets of paper.

Saa wrapping paper, 'Sunshine Blossoms' (set of 6) $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 Lilies bask in the early morning sunshine, their white petals blossoming under a bright yellow light. The florid patterns are screen-printed on saa (mulberry) paper in an entirely handcrafted process. Set includes six sheets of paper that have been milled, resulting in a semi-transparent texture ideal for a variety of applications, including gift wrapping or for making lampshades.

Environmental holiday greeting cards, 'Star Bright' (set of 8) $16.49 Shining bright on a copper night, a star illuminates a festive fir tree. The illusion is created with decoupage techniques on handcrafted saa (mulberry) paper greeting cards. Trimmed with a golden ribbon, the eight blank cards include regular paper envelopes.

Natural fiber journals, 'Treasured Words in Sea Blue' (pair) $18.29 Yooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of handcrafted journals, which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the sea blue hues on the covers, which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.

Eggshell mosaic box, 'Crackled Gold' $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 Inlaid on black lacquer, an eggshell mosaic brings fascinating textures to this design. Nantana Sompamitre works with mango wood to craft a box for business cards. A traditional Thai art, it lends itself to modern interpretations.

Saa paper photo albums, 'Elephant Family' (pair) $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 Painted by hand, purple elephants enjoy a day in the forest. They grace a set of photo albums by Yooprai Kaewtui. She works in saa paper, handcrafted from mulberry bark. The large album holds 60 four-by-six inch photos, four photos on each of its 15 pages. The small album holds 30 four-by-six inch photos, two photos on each of its 15 pages. They close with tamarind wood buttons.

Environmental holiday greeting cards, 'Peace Dove' (set of 8) $16.49 A pink dove brings a message of peace for the Holiday season. It is printed with batik techniques on saa (mulberry) paper, in a wonderful set of handcrafted greeting cards. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Black Crystal Seahorse' $32.99 Slender and beautiful, a seahorse holds ebony black encased in crystalline contours. The Seguso Family creates a mesmerizing paperweight. Crafted by hand, it uses techniques developed in Murano, Italy, Mario Seguso's birthplace and childhood home. Because each piece is individually crafted by hand, please expect slight variations in shade and pattern.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Sapphire Zenith' $37.95 The Seguso Family achieves a marvelous feat with the design of this extraordinary paperweight. They use traditional hand blowing techniques in the creation of the glass piece. Shaped like an egg, the contours reveal a sapphire blue light at the base and at the zenith. Air bubbles float in the center, as a natural result of the entirely handcrafted procedure. It guarantees that no two pieces will ever be alike.

Natural fiber photo album, 'Fantastic Night' $34.95 now on sale! $31.46 Florid stars shine bright on a dark night inspiring Yooprai Kaewtui in the design of this photo album. Crafted entirely by hand from saa (mulberry) paper, it features 15 pages designed to fit eight 4x6in photos in vertical direction. The album fastens with a tamarind wood button.

Pewter key ring holder, 'Flower Power Elephant' $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 Fashioning a blue daisy in its derriere, a shiny elephant is the loyal key guardian. Anuphab designs the original key ring holder, which is crafted with pewter and adorned with resin. The lock includes three keys.

Saa paper journal set, 'Thinking' of You' (pair) $24.95 now on sale! $22.46 Yooprai Kaewtui transforms saa paper, handcrafted from mulberry bark, into a pair of distinguished journals. The covers are designed to display a favorite 4 x 6 inch vertical photograph. Tamarind wood adorns each notebook.

Journals, 'Forest Elephant' (pair) $29.95 now on sale! $26.96 Painted by hand, elephants adorn handmade journals by Ruchira. She crafts the pair by hand and covers them with cotton to hold cherished memories.

Lacquered wood box, 'Chess' $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 Inlaid on black lacquer, gleaming golden foil creates a chessboard pattern. Nantana Sompamitre works with mango wood to craft a box for business cards. A Thai technique dating back many generations, lacquer art is masterfully demonstrated in this design.

Natural fiber journals, 'Treasured Words in Green' (pair) $16.97 Yooprai Kaewtui puts together an original set of handcrafted journals, which she crafts with natural materials. The covers and pages are made by hand with saa (mulberry) paper and they are bound together with a saa paper rope. She uses natural dyes to obtain the vibrant green hues on the covers, which feature a decorative bamboo stick. Each notebook contains 25 blank pages.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Forbidden Fruit' $24.95 Ruby glows in the depths of a crystalline apple, making the forbidden fruit even more enticing. This extraordinary paperweight showcases the skills of Seguso Family artisans. They craft the piece by hand using blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Pewter key ring holder, 'Charming Elephant' $29.95 now on sale! $26.96 Fashioning a blue daisy, a smiling elephant is the loyal key guardian. Anuphab designs the original key ring holder, which is crafted with pewter and adorned with resin. The lock includes three keys.

Natural fiber photo albums, 'Eco-Friendly Brown' (large, pair) $27.95 Nature treasures favorite moments through the handcrafted art of Komang Sulaksana. He dyes pandan leaves in a rich shade of brown, then weaves it to create the covers of the photo albums. The rice straw pages are separated by thin Doorslag paper. Featuring 20 pages each, the albums are bound with cotton and decorated with a cinnamon stick that is tied with agel cords. Each page is designed to hold two 4x6 photographs in a horizontal direction, for a total of 40 photos per album.

Environmental holiday greeting cards, 'Christmas Tree' (set of 8) $16.49 This Christmas tree shines bright under the spell of the crescent moon and the warmth of a radiant star. It is printed with batik techniques on saa (mulberry) paper, in a wonderful set of handcrafted greeting cards. Set includes eight blank cards with same pattern and envelopes of regular paper.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Black Crystal Owl' $32.99 Perched silently on the desktop, the owl is a symbol of wisdom. Smooth glass contours form wide eyes and peaked, ear-like tufts. Seguso Family artisans create a delightful paperweight of Murano glass, highlighted with swirls of ebony. Because each piece is individually crafted by hand, please expect slight variations in shade and pattern.

Murano handblown paperweight, 'Golden Pear' $29.95 Golden tones glow in the depths of an enticing crystalline pear. This extraordinary paperweight showcases the skills of Seguso Family artisans. They craft the piece by hand using blown glass techniques developed in Murano, Italy. The presence of air bubbles accentuates the nature of the traditional hand blown crafting process, making each piece unique.

Sterling silver pen, 'New Classic' $144.99 This pen of spectacular elegance comes from Made Sriasih's creative imagination. It is crafted of sterling silver with the drop technique featuring balloons shaping the pen. "I combined the traditional designs my father taught me, with modern styles I like," says the Balinese artist. This pen has a black ink Parker ball point cartridge. .925 rating silver

Pewter key ring holder, 'Blue Tiger Guard' $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 Raising its tail in precautionary sign, a tiger fiercely guards keys entrusted to it. Anuphab designs the original key ring holder, which is crafted with pewter and adorned with resin. The lock includes three keys.

Natural fibers writing tablet, 'Mulberry Swirl' $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 The timeless beauty of kanok, or Thai artistic floral motifs, pattern this writing tablet by Nikom. The artist proves his versatility and immense talent by handcrafting this original piece in the classic tradition of saa paper. Undoing three dainty bows unveils 25 sheets of saa paper.

Wood batik pencils, 'Batik History' (set of 6) $22.95 now on sale! $20.66 Jeff Kristianto works in batik on wadang wood to create a set of pencils. Perfect for student or wordsmith, the set of six features three distinct buketan or flower motifs.

Saa wrapping paper, 'Red Forest' (set of 6) $19.99 Maple leaves turn red under the spell of autumn inspiring the original design of this wrapping paper. They are screen-printed on brown saa (mulberry) paper in an entirely handcrafted process. Set includes six sheets of paper that have been milled, resulting in a semi-transparent texture ideal for a variety of applications, including gift wrapping or for making lampshades.

Sewing box, 'Jade Stitches' $64.95 Art and practicality collide in this fascinating sewing box by Brazil's Rachel Oliveira. Carved of wood, the box features several compartments for buttons, needles and scissors, as well as reel stands. Oliveira paints the box by hand with dazzling sunflowers over a jade background.

Cotton letter holders, 'Tribal Color' (pair) $22.99 Intricately shaped in midnight black, bold motifs from Thailand's Yao people adorn a pair of hanging letter holders by Suneeporn Tanjaipetch. She appliques the designs on bright cotton panels. Displayed on rods of rain tree wood, the handsome pair is just right to keep bills and letters handy, store stationary or even display Christmas cards. The Yao are expert weavers and dyers, noted for their magnificent cross-stitch embroidery.

Celadon ceramic pencil stand, 'Kneeling Elephant' $32.95 now on sale! $29.66 Kneeling, a ceramic elephant carries a lotus petal basket on his back. Celadon glaze in smooth, cool jade brings a timeless look to this beautiful piece. Ramphan Thatsanee and Ramphan create a delightful pencil holder rooted in Thai tradition.

Leather letter holder, 'Songbirds' $62.95 Songbirds twitter softly on leafy branches amid flowers. Embossed on burnished leather, the cheery motifs grace a handmade holder for postcards and letters. Oscar Pastor crafts the piece from wood with two handy drawers for clips and stamps.

Cedar desk organizer, 'Arabesque' $37.95 Antonio Rojas brings an elegant touch to the desk. Crafted by hand, this organizer features a compartment for pencils and pens, and another for notes or mail. A drawer opens with a wrought iron pull to receive stamps, clips and notes.

Silver and bronze doorstops, 'Nautilus' (pair) $39.95 As though plucked from the sea, gleaming nautilus shells grace a pair of mahogany doorstops by Sukaenah. Sculpted of bronze, the images are bathed in sterling silver. .925 rating silver This handcrafted product may present miniscule pores that are imprinted from the crafting process.

Cedar desk organizer, 'Emerald' $32.95 This design by Antonio Rojas brings an elegant touch to the desk. Crafted by hand, it features a compartment for pencils and pens as well as a space for mail. Rojas paints the organizer by hand and gives the piece a crackled finish.

Wood batik coat hanger, 'Mystical Bird' $29.95 The head and long neck of a mystical bird shapes this original pule wood coat hanger by Indah and Indra. The elegant bird is adorned with Javanese patterns that are executed by hand with traditional batik techniques.

Celadon ceramic pencil holder, 'Forest Call' $19.95 now on sale! $17.96 Thatsanee and Ramphan use quality clay, shaping a superb trumpeting elephant pencil holder. Once skillfully engraved, the pachyderm is then dipped into a traditional celadon green glaze.

Cotton letter holders, 'Immortal Tribes' (pair) $27.95 now on sale! $25.16 Bold motifs from Thailand's Yao people adorn a pair of wall hangings by Suneeporn Tanjaipetch. Just right to keep bills and letters handy, store stationary or even display Christmas cards, the handsome pair features applique. The Yao are expert weavers, dyers, and embroiderers. They are especially noted for their magnificent cross-stitch embroidery, which richly decorates their families' clothing. The wall hangings are displayed on rods of rain tree wood.

Cedar desk organizer, 'Colonial Classic' $37.95 This exquisite design by Antonio Rojas brings an elegant touch to the desk. Crafted by hand, it features three compartments for pencils and pens. The lid covers a box with two compartments for clips, tacks and cards. Rojas paints golden colonial motifs by hand and gives the piece a crackled finish.

Playing cards holder, 'Midnight Flowers' $24.95 Roses and daisies illuminate the night sky surrounded by a gray crocheted mist. Rachel Oliveira conjures the magnificent illusion for a box designed to hold two packs of playing cards (not included).

Iron and recycled glass letter holder, 'Blue Nature' $19.95 Celebrating nature by recycling materials, Dan Quaynor crafts a captivating letter holder. The ornate piece is forged from iron and decorated with luscious leaves, which Quaynor makes by recycling glass.

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