quirky gifts

What a treat! This lazy little kitten from Candra Suwitra holds a slippery fish between her paws. The Balinese artisan uses local suar wood to hand carve the cat, painting its features white with funky black accents. Rendered in vibrant orange, the fish wriggles deliciously.

Save a special place in your heart for this adorable critter. Togog Suyasa's cheerful donkey statuette is hand carved from albesia wood, then hand painted by the Balinese artisan. A coiled iron tail and neck complete the donkey with whimsical, handcrafted details.

Hovering on whirring wings, a whimsical hummingbird seeks out the sweet nectar of flowers. Zeny and Reyna transform found pieces of copal wood into a delightful alebrije painted orange, red, yellow, green, white and black. These fanciful sculptures are a traditional folk art in Oaxaca, once based on twenty totems but today representing all kinds of animals. They take their name from a Caló gypsy word for "something difficult, tangled, confusing or fantastic."

Includes a thread for hanging.

Because each alebrije is individually created work of folk art, shapes will vary slightly. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Using the tender palette that decorates the autumnal landscapes, Indian artisan Ashish Mehta handcrafts this wool felt garland, perfect to complete your interiors with the season's vibe. The accessory is equipped with cotton loops on each end, making it easy to hang.

Liven up the party with this unique ceramic tequila decanter shaped like a solitaire ring handcrafted by Mexican artisan Armando Sobreyra. The body of the decanter is the ring band, with Talavera style blue, orange, and green flowers on the outside rim and glazed bright tangerine orange dotted with blue on the sides. The decanter is stopped with a cork topped with a ceramic top shaped like a faceted gemstone in cobalt blue.

Please note: Glasses shown are not included.