lovely accent

For a lovely addition to the tree this holiday season, this set of four ornaments from Guatemala is designed by Marleny Chajon. The talented artisan crochets each ornament by hand in the shape of a snowflake. This set features a solid colour in white with accents of silver and gold. The ornaments arrive with a handy cotton storage bag.

Discover the captivating natural marvels of the Andes with a stunning hand-woven and embroidered design from the Ulloa Family in Peru. This alpaca blend sling bag boasts intricate floral and leaf accents embroidered by hand in a palette of soft pink, vibrant fuchsia and exquisite green hues. The lovely accessory features an adjustable strap, a zippered closure and an interior zippered pocket for all your essentials.

This delightful home accent adds a terrific burst of color to any space. Rosario Leiva in Guatemala makes the hanging ornament using recycled CDs, creating art while helping the environment at the same time. The colorful discs and the crystal beads in between represent the seven chakras.

In Sanskrit, chakra refers to an energy vortex through which vital universal forces are channeled, and there are believed to be seven in the human body. When all seven are aligned the person feels a healthy sense of well-being. Clear and light purple are associated with the 7th chakra (awareness and wisdom); the purple, violet and indigo with the 6th chakra (insight and perception), and the blue or light blue with the 5th, that of communication and truth. Green and pink are for love and compassion, linked to the heart, on the 4th chakra. For inner power and will, the 3rd chakra is associated with yellow, whereas emotion and sexuality are linked to red and orange for the 2nd chakra. Black is used to stimulate the 1st chakra, that of stability and security.

With side and front pockets, this brown backpack is a lovely accessory ready to help you in your everyday. Designed by Alonso and Jazmin from Costa Rica, this leather and acrylic bag has adjustable straps, a convenient handle and a lined interior. The final touch is in the cotton drawstring and the magnetic snap closure for a secure design.