crafted rings

This beautiful and unusual bird feeder can add an elegant touch to your balcony or garden. Gaby Alcerreca crafts the grooved ring with high-fired ceramic with an adjustable steel cable for hanging. The exterior design is hand-painted in the style of Mexico's Talavera ceramics. The food is placed in the interior groove.

Crafted by hand, this dazzling picture frame from Vipin features sparkling acrylic 'gemstones' set in resin. Tiny iron globes border the clear stones to display a favorite 4 by 6 inch photo.

Traditionally used on celebratory occasions, this sort of wall mask is characteristic of the Dogon tribe of Mali in West Africa. Crafted in Ghana, the sese wood mask is hand carved by Emmanuel Austin Ankude, who paints the wood dark brown and finishes his creation with a steel nose ring.

Artisan Ivania Ruiz of Guatemala invites you to surround your spaces with dreamy and protective energy by crafting this suncatcher composed of Nazar beads—believed to protect from the evil eye. A palette of blue hues bathes the piece, complementing the crystals and pewter accents with a oneiric essence. As the final touch, a beveled glass prism captures the sun's light.

Artisan Ivania Ruiz of Guatemala invites you to surround your spaces with romantic and protective energy by crafting this suncatcher composed of Nazar beads—believed to protect from the evil eye. A palette of red hues bathes the piece, complementing the crystals and pewter accents with a lovely essence. As the final touch, a beveled glass prism captures the sun's light.

Artisan Ivania Ruiz of Guatemala invites you to surround your spaces with harmonious and protective energy by crafting this suncatcher composed of Nazar beads—believed to protect from the evil eye. A palette of green and bright hues bathes the piece, complementing the crystals and pewter accents with a delightful essence. As the final touch, a beveled glass prism captures the sun's light.

Aseda means "thanks" in the Ghanaian Akan language and artisan Phelicia Darko-Quagriane thought it was the best word to call her set of four charming beaded ornaments that will brighten up your Christmas tree. She threads recycled glass beads onto steel wires to craft the ornaments that can be hung from red cotton cords and that are a wonderful addition to your holiday decorations.

Peruvian artisan Patsy Chang designs an accessory that speaks to your inner rebel. "I became involved with leather work due to my father's influence, as he liked all things artisanal and crafted by hand," she states. This black bracelet fashioned from sheep's leather features a band to which another curved section of leather is added; straps with steel buckles complete the wristband. With two sets of double snaps, you can choose the closure that best fits your wrist size.

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.

"I convey peace with beautiful crystals that reflect the sunlight and illuminate our hearts and souls. Let's look for peace, which is what gives meaning to our lives. Let's be light, not darkness," says Alejandra Paiz, who crafts this one-of-a-kind beaded suncatcher depicting the universal symbol of peace — a dove holding an olive branch.

"This suncatcher represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth, made of components 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. Here I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul."

The artisan handcrafts this stunning suncatcher from crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, nickel chains and a zinc dove pendant.