outdoor art

Artisan Sebastiana Guarcas in Guatemala hand-knits this excellent hacky sack for outdoor fun. The footbag is made of colourful cotton yarns and filled with lightweight plastic pellets. Hacky sacks are a great way to increase balance and improve hand-eye coordination.

It is time to enjoy those sunny days at the beach, and with Jacqueline De Leon's newest cotton towel, those refreshing moments will feel like heaven. The accessory, directly from El Salvador, comes with a tie-dyed pattern that combines indigo and grey hues, allowing for a serene aura that evokes the ethereal ambiance of the sea.

Made with macrame techniques that allow for a sturdy structure, Nengah Marga's newest creation adds the classic spirit of the Balinese region to your interiors. Made to hold plants in a graceful illusion, this cotton flower pot hanger features a sophisticated midnight hue accented with coffee wood beads and a charming tassel, ready to be set anywhere.

Guatemala's jaspe fabrics are varied and beautiful. A type of ikat weaving, the threads are tie-dyed before they are placed on the floor loom. Members of the Women Artisans of Santa Cruz cooperative place 15 jaspe flags in assorted colours and patterns on a decorative garland. "These represent Tibetan prayer flags," the artisans say. "Their colours have meanings of their own — blue is a symbol of water, red is for fire, green for air and yellow for the earth. The cloth is woven by hand with much love. Many Maya hands have touched each textile, and we're proud to use recycled fabric. For us, recycling is another form of promoting peace and prosperity for ourselves and for our Mother Earth. Please remember that your attitude when installing these prayer banners is very important, and we ask that you take a moment to wish for peace for people everywhere so they can receive the benefits of our blessings. We want everyone to be free and at peace."

A pop of fuchsia will add energy and character to your indoor and outdoor spaces with this amazing decorative hanging accessory created by Thai artisan Chawika. She pays tribute to her country's traditional lanterns by giving their shape to this accessory handmade with cotton and featuring a bamboo ring for hanging.