cool small gifts

Two sets of adorable birds come together in this lovely pair of earrings by Maria Belen Nilson. She works each bird with meticulous detail and combines them with a flower decorated with a small turquoise.

Born in Argentina, Maria Belen moved to Mexico as a young woman. After living all over the country, she moved to Taxco where she worked as an apprentice under some of the town's best-known masters. She now runs her own workshop where she creates pieces that honor the traditions of her adopted homeland.

Decorate your hardwood floors with this majestic tiger rug designed by India's Amit Moza. Crafted on a hand-woven, black cotton base, the rug features chain stitched wool embroidery work that brings the tiger's stripes to life. The artisan includes three loops on the back, allowing the rug to double as a wall hanging.

Artisan Tomas Sota loves sharing his alpaca designs because he feels that it is like sharing a piece of his Peruvian homeland. This beautiful black coat is crafted from a baby alpaca, the finest, softest fleece from the season’s first shearing, and wool blend. The alpaca and wool blend will keep you cozy and warm, while the open front design makes for easy on-and-off when you are on the go. The black satiny lining is made of a rayon and polyester blend.

Artisan Tomas Sota loves sharing his alpaca designs because he feels that it is like sharing a piece of his Peruvian homeland. This beautiful caramel brown coat is crafted from a blend of wool and baby alpaca, the finest, softest fleece from the season's first shearing. It will keep you cozy and warm, while the open front design makes for easy on-and-off when you are on the go. The satiny lining is a complementary golden brown shade.