country decor

Handcrafted of sese wood, this textured wall mirror features line motifs and a mouth-like shape below the glass. Worlasi Agbalenyo of Ghana designs the mirror, elaborating it with a charming, rustic finish. He names it after himself, Worlasi, which is an Ewe name that means "hand of the lord."

Music and nature come together to create a country full of rhythm and joy. Inspired by the things that make Costa Rica a memorable place, artisan Jorge Leiton handcrafts a pinewood figurine of the traditional marimba, painting a natural scene of a toucan that symbolizes the country's natural wealth.

Use this wonderful pair of jars from Guatemala's Artisans of Itza for salt and pepper or other spices. The two jars and their lids are handcrafted from natural mahogany wood with a food-safe finish. They look equally great on the table or the kitchen counter.

Music and nature come together to create a country full of rhythm and cheerfulness. Inspired by the things that make Costa Rica a special place, artisan Jorge Leiton handcrafts a pinewood figurine of the traditional marimba, painting a classic scene at the front using acrylic paints.

Music and nature come together to create a country full of rhythm and magic. Inspired by the things that make Costa Rica an amazing place, artisan Jorge Leiton handcrafts a pinewood figurine of the traditional marimba, painting a natural scene of butterflies, symbolizing hope for the future.

Mystic petroglyphs add their unique essence to this ceramic decorative plate from distant Armenian lands. Crafted by artisan Sargis Margaryan, this elegant piece honors the region's ancient history in its glazed details, inspired by the rustic drawings found around the country.

Ghana's famed gye nyame symbol emerges in this decorative plate by Kobina Asmah. Known as an adinkra symbol, this image is revered throughout the country; its rotating form means "I fear none except God." The Ghanaian artisan depicts the symbol in aluminum repoussé on a decorative plate of sese wood. It arrives with an iron display stand.

"This sculpture represents the way to keep forgiving each other, loving each other, and to be at peace with yourself, because we are all brothers," explains Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah, conveying this vision in his superbly hand-carved relief panel.

"I is inspired by the turmoil of the world, which is completely uncertain, which causes unrest and difficulties for all countries, Where each party shows a high sense of ego and feels the most right, without realizing it.

"We are all brothers and sisters in this world. There should be no such thing as enmity. In the Hindu sloka verses, the Wedadikatan Sloka — "Wasumdhwam Kutumbhaka" — means let's sit together and shake hands looking for a way to an agreement to achieve world peace."

The artist continues, "The way to make peace for the common good in society and the world is to mediate, to sit down together to find the best solution for problems, and to solve them for the sake of mutual peace and the world. My hope is that all people can respect each other to avoid hostility and injustice in life and society.

"We must forgive and love one another in order to achieve peace. We are all brothers and sisters in this world where there should be no such thing as hatred.

"Love and peace are powerful concepts that inevitably go hand in hand, because one does not exist without the other."