unique glass

Artisans from the Hands Of Atitlan Association capture Guatemala's facets in a series of handy accessories in honour of this enchanting land. After choosing a palette of red and intense hues, the team crafts this glass beaded keychain equipped with sturdy metallic pieces for convenient use. The work also features a geometric pattern that exudes a unique romantic aura.

This unique mask is the original creation of Awudu Saaed in Ghana. He carves the visage from native sese wood, adding embossed aluminium and brass accents on the forehead and cheeks. The mask is adorned with colourful recycled glass beads, and the hair is detailed to resemble elabourate braiding fit for a queen.

Artisans from the Hands Of Atitlan Association capture Guatemala's facets in a series of handy accessories in honour of this prosperous land. After choosing a palette of white and vibrant hues, the team crafts this glass beaded keychain equipped with sturdy metallic pieces for convenient use. The work also features a geometric pattern whose intense colours exude a unique elegance.

Showing off her finery, Catrina is on display in this unique folk art wall accent from Rocio Pindter in Mexico. The small artwork is crafted from tin with a glass pane, and hand painted with a beautiful Catrina wearing a bodacious feathered hat. The blue metal frame is lavishly decorated with colorful flowers, fish and birds.

The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

Crafted by hand, this dazzling hummingbird features cutout motifs to define its lovely plumage. J. Blas works in steel to create the wall sculpture, adding inlays of glass on the breast. In Mexico, when someone sees a hummingbird in flight, he or she makes a wish.

In pink and grey, nylon cord is used to hand-macrame seven bracelets with a bohemian style. Promoting rural artisans in Guatemala, Wakami presents this set of bracelets, each of which features a unique design. Some close with metal buttons and others feature adjustable sliding knots. According to Wakami, these bracelets represent the history of Guatemala; the creation of the sun, the stars, water, air, plants, animals, as well as children are each signified by a different bracelet.

In pastel hues, nylon cord is used to hand-macrame seven bracelets with a bohemian style. Promoting rural artisans in Guatemala, Wakami presents this set of bracelets, each of which features a unique design. Some close with metal buttons and others feature adjustable sliding knots. According to Wakami, these bracelets represent the history of Guatemala; the creation of the sun, the stars, water, air, plants, animals, as well as children are each signified by a different bracelet.

In hues of fuchsia and pink, nylon cord is used to hand-macrame seven bracelets with a bohemian style. Promoting rural artisans in Guatemala, Wakami presents this set of bracelets, each of which features a unique design. Some close with metal buttons and others feature adjustable sliding knots. According to Wakami, these bracelets represent the history of Guatemala; the creation of the sun, the stars, water, air, plants, animals, as well as children are each signified by a different bracelet.