special gifts

Engaged in an overhead press, a weightlifter shows off his strength. Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez creates the unique sculpture from recycled auto parts and scrap metal for an eco-friendly decorative accent or special gift.

The Del Toro family brings us a beautiful 925 sterling silver link bracelet. The design has sweet little elephants embellished with amber beads that add a youthful touch to the entire piece. It is perfect as a casual accessory or as a special gift for friends and family!

Inspired by colonial motifs, these gorgeous coasters are a great home decor accessory or special host gift. Flora Polo in Peru works in the time-honoured tradition of reverse-painted glass, painting the motifs on the backs of glass panes before they are set into wooden frames. The four coasters are finished with silvertone paint.

Whether you use this elegant bag as the wrapping for a special wine gift, or carry it along on a picnic, you're sure to admire the attention to detail. The oyster-colored cotton bag is fringed at the top and features a dark brown adjustable leather strap. The bag is lined in cotton and closes with a drawstring.

Presented by Bhavesh in India, this initial necklace makes a lovely gift for that special Hannah, Haliyah or Hermione. Artisans craft the pendant from polished sterling silver and center it on a sterling cable chain.

This lovely initial necklace is the perfect choice for a special and personal gift. Crafted of sterling silver, the pendant is studded with glittering marcasite, the favorite gemstone of Thai artisan Narinee. Both elegant and graceful, the monogram necklace will add sparkle and personalized charm to any style.

Flowers are expressions of our appreciation for our loved ones, be they natural or exquisitely made by hand like this stunning cotton decorative accent that takes the form of a radiant red rose nestled in a delightful planter. Expertly crocheted by Guatemalan artisan Marleny Chajon, this unique creation adds a burst of colour and charm to your space or becomes a heartfelt gift for that special someone in your life.

This sweet nativity scene is the original creation of Zoila Davila in Peru. Working in ceramic, she carefully crafts and paints the figures of Joseph, the three kings bearing gifts and Mary, holding the baby Jesus. Their piously downcast eyes add a special reverence to the five-piece set.

Next in the wildly popular Photo Ark franchise, this book uses Joel Sartore's signature portraits to highlight the amazing features and behaviors of the world’s insects, spiders, and kin.

When the pandemic year forced photographer Joel Sartore to stay home in Nebraska instead of traveling to zoos and wildlife centres around the world, what did he do? He went outside and explored bugs. This book reveals more than 100 species of insects, spiders, and related creatures—some exotic, but many common in fields, forests, and neighborhoods. Amazing portraits in Sartore's signature style—against a black or white background—capture these creatures’ bulbous eyes, probing antennae, and iridescent bodies in living colour. Alongside, entertaining text explains the basics of insect bodies, lives, and behavior, rich with unforgettable details. Who knew that a South American butterfly emerges from a chrysalis that glistens like gold? Or that one species of beetle has pincers as long as the rest of its body? Or that wolf spiders can purr?

For budding scientists—and for the kid in all of this—this collection of amazing insect life will intrigue, educate, and amuse all lovers of creepy, crawly creatures everywhere.

In the tradition of the Day of the Dead, in which people honour those that may be gone but still hold a special place in their hearts, artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a ceramic skull honouring the painter Frida Kahlo. The skull, the natural beige colour of the clay, has Frida's iconic brunette braid across the top of her head, complete with flower crown and petite flowers at the ears, and Frida's undeniably expressive eyebrows.

Handblown glass art never ceases to impress and if it incorporates an environmentally-friendly component, becomes even more special. This pair of delightful stemless wine glasses that imitates cascading confetti is handblown from recycled glass and is part of the Mexican Artisan Blown Glass Collection.

This stunning applique jewelry roll is handcrafted by Thailand's Lisu hill tribe artisans. The perfect place for your precious keepsakes, it features a large open compartment, a roll carrier for rings and two zippered pockets for earrings and other special items. The claret red cotton blend pouch ties closed with cords that match the lining.