wall hanging ceramics

Gorgeous flowers and expert mastery converge in this lovely hanging planter from the Mexican region. Crafted from ceramic and classic techniques, Jorge Pedraza's newest accessory exudes the essence of the region's spring season in each detail decorating its elegant surface. Boasting a palette of brown hues, the accessory arrives with a natural fiber cord and a hole that allows for drainage.

Artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association handcraft a ceramic replica of an Aztec calendar that will make an intriguing conversation piece wherever it is displayed. A replica of the Piedra del Sol, the "sun stone," found in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, the images in the calendar represent the legend of the fifth sun. According to Mesoamerican cosmology, there were four suns before our current sun, all destroyed, along with the people of the time, by the wrath of the gods. Faithful to the original, the replica is full of intricate detail and painted in warm, earthy orange, red, green, and beige. A sueded leather cord makes a loop at the top for easy hanging.

A buzzing little bee collects nectar for the hive in this wonderfully hand-painted jewelry set designed and crafted by Thai artisan Napat Chotpruekchookul. Ceramic is hand cut, carved, painted, and glazed, with the cute bee standing out from the smooth circular design. The set includes a pair of floral dangle earrings with stainless steel hooks, and a floral necklace with the pendant hanging from a long synthetic leather cord.

Hanging out in the pond, a delightful frog decorates the top of this decorative vase from Nicaragua. Juan Paulino creates the flat vase, which is handcrafted of ceramic and painted with beautiful glazes. The form of the frog emerges from the vase in relief. Says the artisan, "The pieces that I make display a marvelous process that I have been in love with for a long time. I like being able to transmit my feeling through them, creating marvelous pieces."