country decor

Balinese artisans find inspiration in Buddhist spiritual traditions for the design of this unique karma set from the Pertiwi Collection. It includes a bracelet crafted with natural rubber and light and dark glass beads. For every good deed done in a day, slide a lighter bead to the center. For any bad deed, slide a darker one. At the end of the day count of which color there are more, and keep a record of it in the karma journal. It is crafted by hand with rice paper and decorated with cinnamon stick on the lontar leaves covers.

The karma counter is a millenary method developed in Tibet, to remind one to stop and think about the ramifications of any action one is about to do in a genuine consideration of other's need and happiness. It is believed that as the ratio of white pebbles grows for having done well to others, so will good karma return to one.

Reclaimed pinewood that otherwise would be discarded gets a distressed treatment in shabby chic style and is transformed into this splendorous birdhouse hand-crafted by Costa Rican artisan Elizabeth Salas. Lovely leaf motifs are painted by hand over the front of the birdhouse that comes with a cotton cord for hanging and will be a focal point of your outdoor spaces.

The artisans of Costa Rica's Guevara Cabalceta Family specialize in handicrafts carved in dried calabash gourd that celebrate their country's magical flora and fauna. A pair of toucans perching on a tree is depicted in this splendid decorative accent you can hang on the wall with the accompanying agave cord to bring warmth to your space.

Symbol of success and prosperity in some Asian countries, the crab makes a statement of marine elegance as a wall sculpture from Thailand. Somyot Sawasdee crafts the sculpture by hand recycling paper, expertly detailing the crab's ornate shell. The Thai artisan finishes the wall sculpture with green and gold paint, creating the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Features a hook on the back.

Catrina is the undisputed queen of Day of the Dead;, however, her popularity has grown so much that she makes appearances year-round in Mexican culture. This cheerful Catrina is made from a hard papier mache called cartonería, which has also expanded from making party favors to works of folk art in this same country. Marina Lozano creates the skeletal lady in a dress meant to evoke the colors of spring.

Artistic brilliance and environmental consciousness perfectly blend in this spectacular wall mirror masterfully handcrafted by Mexico’s Margarita Revilla. Inspired by her country’s rich Colonial past, the artisan creates a splendid design boasting exquisite repousse aluminum accents with an antique finish that frame delightful floral motifs adorned with lively amber crystal beads. More than just a stunning visual statement, it is a testament to her commitment to sustainability as the mirror is fashioned from recycled glass.