animal wall decor

Jose Arriola of Guatemala crafts lighthearted decorative accents like this owl-themed mobile, handcrafted from clay and hand painted. The artisan comes from an artistic family — his father was a noted sculptor and his mother worked in clay. Both had workshops in the family home, but Jose was drawn to his mother's work.

Jose Arriola comes from an artistic family in Guatemala; his father was a noted sculptor and his mother worked in the ceramic arts. Both had workshops in the family home, but Jose was drawn to this mother's work. Today, he makes light-hearted decorative pieces like this hummingbird mobile. He makes and paints each bird by hand, firing them in a traditional wood kiln.

For this design, I chose a symbol of peace in practically all cultures and countries — a dove with an olive branch." says Alejandra Paiz of this delicate and unique beaded suncatcher. "It represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth. It's associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

"A dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace recognized virtually in all cultures and countries. It represents hope and our aspirations of achieving a new, peaceful beginning. It is also associated with purity and spirituality," says Alejandra Paiz of this breathtaking suncatcher.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

"I convey peace with beautiful crystals that reflect the sunlight and illuminate our hearts and souls. Let's look for peace, which is what gives meaning to our lives. Let's be light, not darkness," says Alejandra Paiz, who crafts this one-of-a-kind beaded suncatcher depicting the universal symbol of peace — a dove holding an olive branch.

"This suncatcher represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth, made of components associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress. Here I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul."

The artisan handcrafts this stunning suncatcher from crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, nickel chains and a zinc dove pendant.

The joyous and wise master of the jungle, the monkey, inspires artisan Sindhu Nata to create a stunning home accent for those tropical spaces. Working in a coconut shell, the Balinese artisan carves each detail by hand, creating a monkey-themed wall planter equipped with a hole that allows for drainage. On top of that, the accessory comes with an iron hook for easy setting.

Transform your home into a haven of visual delight with Guatemalan artisan Alejandra Paiz's masterfully crafted suncatcher, a radiant composition of crystal, glass and pewter beads. Hanging gracefully from nickel chains, the striking zinc butterfly pendant, symbolizing rebirth, beauty and joy, adds an inspirational and impressive touch, ensuring sunlight dances through your space in a mesmerizing play of colors.

Teodolinda Seguil loves nature and its fascinating fauna, finding inspiration in each little detail present in the wild. Putting her expertise into practice, she hand-carves a birdhouse from a dried gourd, adding traditional Andean and bird motifs to the surface. Then, the artisan paints the item by hand and finishes her work with an acrylic cord for hanging it anywhere.