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In this exceptionally detailed sculpture, Rani Lakshmibai also known as the Rani of Jhansi, an Indian queen who was the wife of Maharaja Gangadhar Rao, is seen all decked up to take part in the war to save her kingdom. Hand-carved from sandalwood, this exquisite work of art presented by Rahul Jain will instantly become the centre of attention anywhere you display it.

Featuring handwoven areas with open spaces, this composition is inspired and original. The technique has been passed down through generations of Mexico's Otomi people, and carried on by Edgar Trejo. He works with vegetable dye on handmade amate, or tree bark paper, which takes several days to procure through a complex process. Amate was a sacred material for the Aztec and Mayan peoples, historically used to write down and chronicle important events and trade, even serving as the bridge between the mortal and the spiritual worlds during religious ceremonies. According to Otomi traditions, the bark used to produce amate can only be extracted from a tree during certain parts of the lunar cycle, indicating the high level of respect held toward nature. With a freehand geometric floral design, this folk art painting is full of history. A spiral shape twirls in the center.

A playful, excited cat makes a vibrant and fun addition to any home, handcrafted from copal wood and maguey plant fibers in the style of traditional alebrijes. Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna proudly paint this sculpture by hand, drawing inspiration from their cultural roots to cover the cat in bright floral motifs against a teal body. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Orange and yellow flowers dance among delicate leaves on four green eggs by Fida Hussain. Each one is carefully crafted using papier mache, a traditional art form in Kashmir since the 15th century. The set of four makes the perfect addition to your spring decor.

For the design of this three-ornament set, Huancayan artisan Daniel Vargas has carved ascending flowering vines against a red background on each dried mate gourd. Mate forms part of the same creeping vine family as pumpkins and melons. The Andean community of Huancayo has a strong mate burilado, or "engraved gourd" legacy, wherein the mate fruit is dried and then engraved with unique designs using a buril, or "burin".

Innocence, purity and beauty are traits often represented by the lily flower. Symbol of divinity and part of the popular language of flowers, this charming bloom inspires today a suar wood relief panel handcrafted by Made Mulyani from Bali. After long hours of hard work, the final result is an exquisite piece of art in a natural wood grain pattern.