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"Zunil traditional attire is very beautiful, it is a work of art that has inspired me," says Iliana Hernandez of Guatemala. She depicts her country’s traditional garment in this fabulous decorative doll handcrafted with pine wood and 100% cotton.

Passionate golden Thai motifs adorn this gorgeous parasol by artisan Nikom. The eye-catching parasol makes use of cream cotton that is stretched over a sturdy bamboo frame and hand-painted with intricate designs. This decorative parasol features motifs rooted in the elegance of Thai architecture.

“San Mateo Ixtatan is a little-known town, but its traditional costume is very famous for its beauty and complexity. It is very elegant and warm, and women wear it with great pride,” says Iliana Hernandez of Guatemala. She depicts her country’s traditional attire in this fabulous decorative doll handcrafted with pine wood and 100% cotton.

Guatemalan artisan Iliana Hernandez, inspired by the traditional Coban huipil (a woman's garment), crafts this gorgeous creation made from pine wood, with cotton attire and embellished with floral motifs. “I am in love with the culture of my region. With each brushstroke, we try to reflect the identity of each Guatemalan community, treasuring and delicately reproducing every detail of the original design.”

The traditional patterns of the Javanese region adorn a myriad of textiles, showing the natural elegance of Indonesia. Inspired by these forms and colors that create unique motifs, artisan Fatchurohman creates this convenient journal whose cover combines brown, black and blue hues to create a unique Batik pattern. The accessory also comes with ninety recycled paper pages for an eco-friendly touch, and an elastic cord allows you to keep the item close and secure.

Guatemalan artisan Elias Garcia crafts this colorful mobile from hand-painted palo blanco and handcrafted Guatemalan worry dolls made by his sister Aura. Each doll features a unique handwoven dress in a rainbow of gold, scarlet, spring green, fuchsia, and turquoise tones.

Quitapenas or "worry dolls" represent Ixmucane, a princess who was gifted with infinite wisdom. Children are instructed to confide all of their worries to their quitapenas and then place them underneath their pillow at night. The dolls are thought to impart their wisdom to them while they sleep and so that in the morning they'll wake up knowing what to do.