friends gifts

Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor crafts colourful earrings with organic chic. The beads are made of coconut shell and recycled plastic cut from bottles and bottle caps. The artisan names this colourful design Mawuena, which means "God's Gift" in the Ewe language.

Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana designs this royal-looking shoulder bag. In traditional Thai style, an elephant motif adorns the deep blue, 100% cotton bag. Blue cotton lining and a zip pocket are on the interior of the bag, which closes with a coconut shell button. The strap can be conveniently adjusted by retying the knot.

With remarkable craftsmanship, Salvadoran artisans fashion this spectacular waterfall necklace using coconut shells, evoking a casual coastal charm. It boasts an assortment of cylindrical ceramic beads in vibrant orange and elegant brass beads and fixtures, complemented by an adaptable brown cotton cord secured by a practical coconut shell sliding knot closure for a customized fit. This unique creation stems from the Domenech Foundation's Callotl Project, dedicated to the sustainable growth of the Costa del Sol region and the protection of sea turtles. By repurposing formerly disregarded coconut materials, once destined to be firewood, their products are a tribute to the region's stunning flora and fauna.

Salvadoran artisans expertly handcraft this breathtaking, bohemian-inspired statement necklace using coconut shells. The Y-shaped necklace features a variety of cylindrical ceramic beads and delicate brass fixtures, all elegantly connected by a brown cotton cord secured with a coconut shell button closure. This statement piece is a creation of the Domenech Foundation's Callotl Project, committed to the sustainable development of the Costa del Sol region and the protection of sea turtles. They transform coconut materials previously overlooked and bound for firewood into eco-friendly products that also honour the region's remarkable flora and fauna.

Cupid darts about on feathered wings, his bow and arrow ready in this delightful sculpture. Keeping alive the artisan heritage of her late husband, Putra Suteja, Eka removes the husk from a coconut shell and polishes the piece to a sheen before carving the images. Beautiful and original, it stands on an albesia wood base.

Please note size and coloring may differ as the artist works with natural coconut shell.

Bali's Komang Sri presents this handmade bird feeder, crafted using natural coconut shells. The lower portion features bamboo stitching around the edge and is adorned on the inside with gold-colored paint. The roof above protects your feathered friends from the midday sun and keeps the seed dry on rainy days.

Bali's Komang Sri presents this handmade bird feeder, crafted using natural coconut shells and accented by bamboo stitching. The lower portion features a polished exterior and is adorned on the inside with gold-colored paint. The roof above, with its rustic, natural exterior, protects your feathered friends from the midday sun and keeps the seed dry on rainy days.