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Sarono's skillfully crafted statuette sits in asana, a general term for the meditation posture, later expanded to mean any pose or gesture. The Javanese artisan hand casts the statuette from a combination of cement and lava sand before painting the woman a rich golden brown with deep green clothing.

Inspire that special person in your life with a present that brings serenity and relaxation. The NOVICA team picks fabulous items crafted in Thailand for a unique gift set designed to boost tranquility and peacefulness. Gleaming sterling silver outlines a person seated in meditation pose in an awe-inspiring pendant necklace with amethyst, iolite, blue topaz, peridot, citrine, carnelian and garnet gemstones, representing the seven chakras. Soothe your senses with the sweet aroma of a tealight beautifully set on top of a celadon ceramic elephant candle holder, boasting hand-painted accents and a soft green crackled glaze. And arrive at the yoga studio in style using a handy and stunning cotton mat bag showcasing a gorgeous Thai floral print, a dark brown cotton lining, an interior zippered pocket, brass fixtures and a convenient adjustable strap.

This thoughtful gift set curated by the NOVICA team features accessories from Indonesia designed for those who love to practise yoga and meditation. An abstract figure sits in a full lotus position in a charming wood sculpture hand carved from suar wood and featuring a natural finish. A magical incense holder is handcrafted from hibiscus wood depicting a lovely cat meditating, symbolizing protection and joy. A gorgeous wall hanging brings peace and tranquility to any space, crafted from rayon made from 100% bamboo and boasting a multicoloured floral mandala of rice motifs created using the batik wax dyeing technique.

Balinese artisan Made Sri articulates her deft metallurgy skills in crafting this adjustable bracelet that centers on the Sanskrit symbol, Om. Its Cuban link chain of polished sterling silver shines brightly as a confident accomplice to Om, which signifies personal understanding and universal truth. There are few better symbols to adorn your wrist keep you centered.

This attractive tote bag crafted by members of the Women Leaders of La Colorada of El Salvador is made of handwoven cotton with stripes in black and two shades of green. A single zippered pocket is on the exterior and the long handles are made from matching material. The single compartment is lined with black cotton with two open pockets set into the lining and closes with a zipper.