colorful decor

Inspired by a book that he once read, Ghanaian artist Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin designs an amazing piece of wall art, handcrafting it with silk thread to realize a colorful composition with spiraling patterns. Dressed in vibrant clothing, two musicians stand side-by-side, blowing large horns. This piece of decor makes an excellent conversation piece.

Guatemalan artisan Iliana Hernandez masters the intricate craft of crochet in this adorable decorative accent featuring a colorful llama. Crafted using the Japanese amigurumi technique, it is an enchanting accessory that will bring warmth and life to your surroundings.

Marking the birth and naming of Muhammad, the Islamic Damba festival of Ghana is one where local chieftains gather for song and dance. In this piece of wall art, two musicians sit side-by-side, playing together on a large xylophone. Kwesi Addoegyir Arhin creates this amazing piece of art, using silk thread to realize the composition with spiraling patterns.

Iliana Hernandez's artistry breathes life into a girl adorned in the traditional Guatemalan huipil, a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of crochet. This colorful decorative doll is a vivid display of the enduring allure of the Japanese amigurumi technique, which infuses it with unparalleled charm.

Chola is a term referring to indigenous and mestizo women from the Andes that now applies to all who wear the traditional costumes established during the initial process of mestizaje (mixing of cultures) in the current Andean region. Peru’s Gerardo Fernandez creates a breathtaking Ayacucho tapestry expertly handwoven from wool depicting three cholas in abstract style. “The women are wearing typical hats and colorful skirts. Each figure is carefully detailed, capturing the richness of the textiles and the bright hues that characterize their attire,” says Fernandez. The eco-friendly tapestry is colored with natural dyes obtained from organic sources like cochineal and tree leaves, bark, roots and fruits.