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"In Guatemala, we have more than 720 bird species, but few people seem to care about preserving their habitat. This is my way of showing some of our tropical birds and sharing my respect for nature," Jose Arriola says. Working in ceramic, he creates a set of six ornaments. A toucan, a scarlet macaw and a crested carpenter bird are joined by the almost-endangered blue ocellated turkey and two bright parrots. The ornaments arrive with a pouch of handloomed cotton.

Vibrant colours and a unique wing pattern make this species a fascinating one. The scarlet tiger moth is common in damp areas or rocky landscapes, looking for nectar and a secure home. Its captivating appearance inspires artisan Pedro Apop from Guatemala to handcraft a ceramic sculpture honouring this magical creature native to Europe.

Add a floral accent to your look with this gorgeous pendant necklace from Thailand. Danai works with local artisans to create this stunning necklace, with a dyed scarlet red zinnia flower coated in resin lacquer that is suspended from a 22k gold-plated brass chain. Zinnia flowers are quite extraordinary, as they are the first flower to ever bloom outside of Earth's biosphere on the International Space Station. Beautifully special, no two zinnia pendants will look exactly the same due to natural flowers being used.

Salihu Ibrahim carves an extraordinary replica of a Guro tribal mask, featuring the raised tail of a scorpion. It symbolizes vigilance and it is also intended to scare enemies away. For the Guro people of Cote d'Ivoire, masks are emblems of the spirits living in the underworld, which they worship and celebrate during special rituals. Ibrahim uses manual tools to procure the admirable detail that embellishes this sese wood mask. He uses kola nut and polish to stain the wood and achieve a lustrous finish.

Shimmering strands of yellow rayon are skillfully worked across green and black threads in this superlative kente cloth scarf. An extremely intricate double weave, its pattern is created primarily on the weft, or horizontal threads of the loom. Great care must be taken so that the blocks of color have same size and match one another when the woven strips are joined. A special stick is used to measure the cloth on the loom so Gobah Tengey-Seddoh names this design Atikpui (measure).

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. But patterns with nearly all weft patterns, where the warp design is hardly visible, can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging, and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.

Dry clean only.

Golden highlights add a regal touch to this superlative textile by the Gobah-Tengey family. Created in rich kente cloth strips, its name means "Conference in Angola." Takpekpe was designed in 1950 by the late Atsu Gobah Tengey-Seddoh to commemorate a special meeting called by the colonial governor to discuss an additional tax or levy being imposed on the subjects. The conference raised voices against the payment of the special levy.

Expert weavers, the Gobah Tengey-Seddoh Family creates this outstanding shawl in 100% cotton. Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. But patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns where the warp design is hardly visible can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging, and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.

Hand wash in cool water and use a warm iron.

Posing with their colored wings closely tucked, the scarlet macaws gracefully guard their rainforest homes. The macaw is known in Brazil as the arara, and takes its name from its hoarse call, "arrarrar!" Raul Vinelli carves this set of wall adornments to celebrate the beauty and life of the macaws, which are now on the endangered species list.

Marcílio Barroco portrays a scarlet macaw in leather. Stunning and beautiful, the handmade mask carries a plea to stop the trafficking of exotic species. This splendid bird is a native of the Matogrossense marshland and is in danger of extinction.

Barroco molds the mask from leather and paints it by hand; his signature is a symbol. It features an elastic band.

Enjoy the cool breeze by the ocean or the pool with the stylish items crafted in Thailand that the NOVICA team carefully put together in a very special curated gift set. Feel the wind’s caress through the rich textures of hand-spun cotton in a unique scarf that doubles as a shawl, expertly woven and dyed by hand in a luscious white hue. Carry your essentials in the versatile hobo shoulder bag woven and lined in cotton in an off-white and cadet blue striped pattern, featuring a convenient interior pocket. And complement your beach look with a bohemian leather wristband bracelet boasting braided accents and a stainless steel push-button clasp closure.

Gorgeous green shades, evoking a delicious lime or a shimmering peridot gemstone, grace these sublime accessories crafted in Thailand and carefully curated by the NOVICA team in a very special gift set created with fashion and flair in mind. The unforgettable pair of dangle earrings is made from natural rubber tree leaves, preserved through a painstaking process that adds a clear resin coating, and complete with lustrous sterling silver hooks. The veins of each leaf are enhanced with a unique colour that celebrates nature’s unparalleled beauty. The stylish set of five stretch bracelets features quartz, brass and glass beads in charming designs that complement any look, expertly blending green hues with equally vibrant shades. Like mystical mountain peaks rising through a verdant mist, the exquisitely hand-woven silk scarf showcases V-shaped, tie-dye patterns that take any outfit to new levels of sophistication.

The ancient Inca civilization saw the world in a special way, symbolizing its connection with the spiritual and natural dimensions through a figure known as the chakana. Inspired by the ancient philosophy of his ancestors, Waldo Berrios crafts a reversible alpaca blend scarf featuring a stunning pattern with the mystic symbol all over the design and in a blue colour scheme.

Fresh as springtime, this colorful floral scarf is crafted by Thai artisan Nisa. Her mastery of batik methods is beautifully evident in this square cotton scarf. The artisan uses beeswax to create the precise patterns on white cotton, which she dyes in myriad hues of blue, green, pink and orange. Nisa stitches the hems of her shawls and scarves entirely by hand for a special touch.