exotic clothing

The star of the show in this fashionable men’s bracelet is a captivating dark green jade pendant that takes centre stage with its exotic allure. Expertly accented with intricate waxed cotton macrame detailing in a vibrant teal hue, Guatemalan artisans Erick and Ivania’s impressive design seamlessly fuses tradition and contemporary flair. Its adjustable brown nylon cord ensures a tailored fit, allowing you to wear this accessory with ease and comfort.

This crisp cotton and flax-blend shirtdress lends an exotic flair to any occasion. The deep teal dress features an all-over flower and vine block print in light blue, accented by a tree motif block print in orange, gold and yellow. Three-quarter length sleeves and a hidden button placket complete the design.

To wear this robe is to wear a colorful allegory of tradition, were a myriad shapes and patterns revel in blue and fuchsia, yellow, orange, and green. Ying-yang emblems, exotic flowers, and starfish seem to float through the folds with every movement. Ideal for a stroll on a warm summer evening.

This handpainted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished robe. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

Infused with the exuberance of Bali's colorful birds, this batik robe by Desak Nyoman Parwati features blue, purple, and dark red patterns akin to a nuria, a small and beautiful Balinese bird. Makes for refreshing attire on a warm summer evening.

This handpainted batik robe is a truly original work of art. Sunlight, water, dye and temperature all factor into the look of the finished robe. This should be considered a unique design made especially for you. Colors and pattern placement will vary.

Citron-colored flowers dance across the black base of this stunning sarong. Made from 100% rayon, the sarong from Mayda of Indonesia is hand-stamped in the batik technique. Comfortable and attractive, the sarong will make an exotic addition to any wardrobe.

Dress your ears with the exotic allure of this pair of fang dangle earrings crafted from smooth lava stones. Designed by artisan Rupadana in Bali, the earrings feature sterling silver accents and hooks with a lovely combination finish.

Fashionable and exotic, this long jacket is created by Hari and Arthur. An abstract pattern in Caribbean blue and white adorns the short-sleeved jacket, which is handmade from lightweight 100% rayon.

Made from 100% cotton voile, this exotic blouse features a hand-painted batik design by Chomsuda Samana of Thailand. Rich purple in color, the comfortable lightweight tunic has a tie-dyed pink floral and striped pattern highlighting the motifs, long sleeves, and an open mandarin collar.

Nine adinkra symbols that convey West Africa's collective wisdom adorn the lid of this intriguing game of oware. It opens to reveal the playing field of twelve depressions. Oware is a game of skill and strategy designed for two players, challenging mental agility and alertness. The objective can be briefly described as "counting and capturing beads" and there are no chance factors involved. A player's strategy entirely depends upon reasoning and counting abilities. Because of this, aware has been used successfully throughout Africa for teaching children basic numbers and arithmetic.

Oware is one of the oldest games in the world. The earliest records describing the game were found in Arab religious texts dating to the Middle Ages, suggesting the game originated in the Middle East and spread from there to Africa, then to Asia with Arab traders, and to the Caribbean around 1640 via the African slave trade. Other experts place its origins in Central Africa; the Masai people state that oware was invented by Sindillo, the son of the first man, Maitoumbe, and was originally called geshe.

In Arab countries, the most common name for this game is mancala, an Arabic word meaning "to move." In some West African countries the depressions in the board are referred to as warri or wwari, which means "houses," thus the name owari. In Nigeria it is known as adi, which is also the name of the seeds used to play it; and in South Africa it is called ohoro. With different and exotic names such as congklak, dakon, aggalacang, and nogarata, it has also been played in Asia long before the Portuguese rounded the southern tip of Africa.

Today, oware represents the diversity of Africa, as some version of it is played in nearly every country on the continent. Legend relates that Shyaam aMbul aNgoong, founder of the Kuba kingdom of Central Africa, taught the game to his people to encourage foresight and calculation.

The set includes 42 beads and a detailed playing manual.

A soft and exotic piece of clothing, this pullover sweater is presented by Alfredo Falcon of Peru. An attractive boat neck and loose, flowing sleeves add fashionable details to the design. Knit from a soft blend of acrylic and baby alpaca, the sweater is adorned with a festive striped pattern in shades of purple, pink, green, and blue.

With this wall hanging, Peruvian artisan Eleodora Salvatierra captures the exotic nature of our pre-historic lands. She works in the traditional style of arpillera patchwork, crafting ancient dinosaurs and plants from a cotton blend. You'll appreciate T-rexes, brontosauruses, and much more that will adorn your wall.

Intricate, stylized palm leaves unfurl across this silky-smooth, travel-friendly top. The pattern is called boteh in Farsi, but Westerners know it as paisley. In wrinkle-resistant 100% rayon knit with a range of vivid colors, this lightweight three-quarter sleeve shirt is a simple way to extend your travel wardrobe. Side vents at the hem.