country decor

The artisans of Costa Rica's Guevara Cabalceta Family are masters of crafts they meticulously carve from dried calabash gourds with motifs related to their country's rich flora and fauna. They adorn this wonderful toucan keychain with a pinewood bead and complete it with a nickel ring.

For this design, I chose a symbol of peace in practically all cultures and countries — a dove with an olive branch." says Alejandra Paiz of this delicate and unique beaded suncatcher. "It represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth. It's associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

"A dove with an olive branch is a symbol of peace recognized virtually in all cultures and countries. It represents hope and our aspirations of achieving a new, peaceful beginning. It is also associated with purity and spirituality," says Alejandra Paiz of this breathtaking suncatcher.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

Intricate textures outline a lovely leafy motif, surrounding a mirror with dazzling beauty. Khalid Ali presents an elegant design, meticulously crafted by hand. The mango wood frame is covered with lavish brass repoussé bathed in nickel.

Intricate textures in glowing repoussè bring a feeling of unrestrained luxury to this design by Khalid Ali. Crafted by hand, the elegant mirror rises to a graceful arch. Its mango wood frame is covered with embossed brass bathed in nickel.

Intricate textures outline a lovely leafy motif, surrounding a mirror with dazzling beauty. Khalid Ali presents an elegant design, meticulously crafted by hand. The mango wood frame is covered with lavish brass repoussé bathed in nickel.

Shaped like a palace window, this mirror provides a glimpse of beauty. Khalid Ali crafts a beautiful design inspired by ancient Indian art. The mango wood frame is covered with lavish brass repoussé bathed in gleaming nickel.

Intricate motifs form a floral cloud, adorning an octagonal mirror frame. Khalid Ali crafts a beautiful design of gleaming beauty. The mango wood frame is covered with lavish brass repoussé bathed in nickel and golden copper.