colorful hat

This ingenious tortilla keeper harnesses the insulating power of traditional paja fibers, woven together with recycled sack yarn, to create the perfect microclimate for maintaining tortilla freshness and flexibility. Vibrant floral embroidery transforms the utilitarian basket into a table-worthy centerpiece while the snug-fitting lid ensures no precious heat escapes. Guatemalan artisan Angelina Roquel's thoughtful design proves that the best kitchen tools combine time-tested functionality with the kind of handcrafted details that make every meal memorable.

Forget about tortillas that turn cardboard-stiff within minutes—this paja fiber warmer creates a cozy sanctuary where your tortillas stay soft, warm and ready for action. The use of recycled sack yarn in the weaving process, the intricate acrylic stitching and the elaborate floral embroidery adorning the basket's lid tell a story of craftsmanship and environmental awareness in Guatemalan artisan Angelina Roquel’s practical design.

Guanacaste is home to various cultural expressions that form part of Costa Rica's identity. Proud of its roots, the province shows in each of its colorful streets its love for tradition, inspiring artisan Olivier Thuillard to create a cotton sun hat in a beige tone enhanced by red piping.

Small
US hat size: 6 1/8
European hat size: 2Inner circumference: 20 inches
Medium
US hat size: 7
European hat size: 4 1/2Inner circumference: 22 inches
Large
US hat size: 7 1/4
European hat size: 5 1/2Inner circumference: 23 inches

Guanacaste is home to diverse cultural expressions that form part of Costa Rica's essence. Proud of its roots, the province shows in each of its colorful streets the beauty of its tradition, inspiring artisan Olivier Thuillard to craft a cotton sun hat in a beige tone enhanced by red piping.

Small
US hat size: 6 1/8
European hat size: 2Inner circumference: 20 inches
Medium
US hat size: 7
European hat size: 4 1/2Inner circumference: 22 inches
Large
US hat size: 7 1/4
European hat size: 5 1/2Inner circumference: 23 inches

Guanacaste is home to many cultural expressions that form part of Costa Rica's spirit. Proud of its roots, the province shows in each of its colorful streets the magnificence of its tradition, inspiring artisan Olivier Thuillard to craft a cotton sun hat in a beige tone with red piping.

Small
US hat size: 6 1/8
European hat size: 2Inner circumference: 20 inches
Medium
US hat size: 7
European hat size: 4 1/2Inner circumference: 22 inches
Large
US hat size: 7 1/4
European hat size: 5 1/2Inner circumference: 23 inches

For a whimsical addition to your home during the holiday seasons, this pair of cushion covers is designed by Sumiya in India. She crafts each cushion cover from beige cotton, decorated with colorful embroidery that depicts a charming reindeer wearing a red Santa hat. At the bottom, each cover opens with a zipper for inserting a cushion.

Keep the sun off your face with Francis Agbete's woven sun hat, which features a wide brim for lots of shade. Woven from 100% raffia in Ghana, the hat features a colorful striped pattern and a braided leather cord you can adjust to the length of your liking.

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.

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from blue ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood and coconut shell beads.