cool small gifts

Capture the spirit of adventure this Christmas with a uniquely crafted crocodile-themed ornament, adding a playful flair to your seasonal celebrations. The Santiago Atitlan Women's Group in Guatemala creates a true masterpiece, expertly weaving yellow, orange, blue and white glass beads into a playful design. This standout accessory is sure to be the highlight of your tree, sparking curiosity and admiration from all who see it.

Revitalize your holiday decor with this irresistible crocodile-themed ornament designed to add a pop of color to your tree. Boasting a vivid palette of yellow, light blue, gold, red and white shades that catch and reflect light beautifully, this one-of-a-kind, glass-beaded creation from the Santiago Atitlan Women's Group in Guatemala will bring a touch of whimsy and artisanal flair to your Christmas celebrations.

A delightful piece of decor, this alebrije cricket statuette is painted in bright shades of yellow and red. Mexican artisans Pablo and Lucy Mendez handcraft the cricket from copal wood. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

It is said that Oaxaca's alebrije tradition descends directly from Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he became seriously ill and fell into a sort of coma. While he was unconscious, he had a most fantastic dream. He was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije, and when Linares woke up, he recreated these figures in vivid colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes . His work became famous and eventually influenced artisans in the state of Oaxaca who decided to craft alebrijes using traditional wood carving methods and according to that region's world vision.

Made of smooth, cool rayon, this long sleeve button-down men's shirt features diagonal bands of parang motif (an Indonesian machete with a curved blade and handle). The print is in gunmetal grey on a creamy, cornsilk pale yellow with black accents, and the shirt's buttons are made from coconut shell. Artisans Hari and Arthur of Bali design and handcraft this handsome shirt.

Made of smooth, cool rayon, this long sleeve button-down men's shirt features paisley and floral motifs in black on a creamy, cornsilk pale yellow background. The shirt's buttons are made from coconut shell. Artisans Hari and Arthur of Bali design and handcraft this handsome shirt.

Peruvian artisan Patricia Lopez crafts this pima cotton cardigan with a relaxed fit and smooth hem for contemporary flair. The rich texture and button front add comfort and style versatility. Falls to the low hip.

The energetic brick red on pale yellow print of this men's shirt features bands of parang motif (an Indonesian machete with a curved blade and handle) paired with blocks of floral motifs, all set on a flattering diagonal. Made of smooth, cool rayon, the long sleeve button-down shirt has buttons made from coconut shell. Artisans Hari and Arthur of Bali design and handcraft this handsome shirt.