cheerful gifts

Elias Garcia links two open hearts to represent love. Diminutive worry dolls in handwoven apparel stand shoulder to shoulder on a cheerful and unique double wreath; they are crafted by his sister of the Lopez Garcia family. Centering the hearts, a wooden plaque reads "Blessed." This charming design hangs from a golden cord.

According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. Many people whisper to the dolls, then place them under their pillows at night, hoping that the doll will provide a solution as they sleep.

Diminutive worry dolls in handwoven apparel stand shoulder to shoulder on a cheerful and unique wreath. Elias Garcia links two circles to suggest the solidarity of different families, communities and cultures. The dolls are crafted by his sister of the Lopez Garcia family. Centered by a wooden plaque reading "Friends Forever," this charming design hangs from a golden cord.

According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time, people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. Many people whisper to the dolls, then place them under their pillows at night, hoping that the doll will provide a solution as they sleep.

Music and nature come together to create a country full of rhythm and cheerfulness. Inspired by the things that make Costa Rica a special place, artisan Jorge Leiton handcrafts a pinewood figurine of the traditional marimba, painting a classic scene at the front using acrylic paints.

An adorable girl in a yellow cotton gown will add a tender and tropical touch to your interiors. Marcela Moran's decorative doll is handcrafted in El Salvador, which is why this cute home accent has such a vibrant aura full of cheerfulness. The piece comes with a guava wood base and a little yagua palm fiber basket on its head, with little ceramic fruits representing the natural wealth of the region.

After cheerful hours swimming in the river, a cute otter has found the perfect meal to make the day. Crafted by Mexico's Alejandro and Rocio Jimenez, this copal wood figurine comes hand-painted in the traditional alebrije style, all in a palette of turquoise, purple and yellow hues that enhance the vivacious nature of this adorable creature and its little fish, which can be removed from the artwork.

Flora and fauna come together in the most wonderful wayin this exquisite jewelry box crafted with the traditionalreverse painted glass style. Lovely hummingbirds happilyfly on the sides of the wood jewelry box while colorfulflowers adorn the drawers in this cheerful design by Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez.

Hand-painted with a beautiful floral design, this alebrije figurine depicts a sitting cat. Shades of green, purple, and orange make the figurine a vibrant and cheerful piece of decor. Artisan Teresita Gonzalez of Mexico handcrafts the cat from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.