everyday decor

Serenely beautiful, three masks display different arts styles from West Africa. Victor Yao Delanyo carves the lovely trio by hand to use as ornaments. Painted by hand and polished to a high sheen, they carry Delanyo's advice - be happy anytime, anywhere, no matter the situation.

Marina Lozano of Mexico works in papier mache to create this delightful catrina statuette. The skeletal sculpture is elegantly attired, with flowers in her hair and one in her hand. The artisan designs the figurine after the original "La Calavera Catrina", a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

Transform your entryway with this captivating door hanger boasting hand-painted alebrije butterfly motifs that burst with vibrant shades. Handcrafted by artisan Margarita Revilla, this stunning wooden accessory brings the rich tradition of Mexican folk art directly to your home. Embrace cultural significance and bring a touch of magic to your everyday life with this unique and colorful creation.

Vivid hues and lively florals dance across this pair of ceramic dessert plates, bringing a spark of festivity to every bite. Crafted in traditional Talavera style, each dish is a blend of artistry and function, ready to brighten up everyday moments or special gatherings. Mexican artisan Ivan Martinez gives them his signature touch, making them as striking as they are versatile.

Nature's most enchanting moments freeze in time across this fabulous decorative box, showcasing the intricate floral patterns that have defined Kashmiri artistry for generations. Handcrafted from weeping willow wood and reinforced with papier mache, this box bears the skilled handiwork of Indian artisan Fida Hussain, whose painted blooms seem to pulse with life. The luxurious faux velvet interior transforms everyday storage into something special while the exterior serves as a captivating focal point for shelves, dressers or tabletops.

This hand-carved walnut wood Armenian amulet and home accent from artisan Armen Ohanyan is called a dagdaghan and decorated with Armenian ornaments. In the past, daghdaghans had a wide usage in the everyday life of Armenians, as a protection from the evil eye. It would be hung on entrance doors, in jars, by the bedstead and in any place to be protected. There were also special daghdaghans made for children and cattle.
While making daghdghans, the craftsman should have only positive emotions and should avoid negative thoughts, as it is believed that the feelings of the craftsman are transmitted to the one for whom it has been made.

This handcrafted wall mirror by Alejandro Chavez is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that seamlessly blends the artistic traditions of Ayacucho, Peru, with contemporary decorative elements. Its wooden frame, meticulously hand-carved and painted, bursts with vibrant colors and delicate floral designs that elegantly frame the central composition. At its heart lies the mirror itself, radiating light and adding visual depth while reflecting not only its surroundings but also the profound cultural and spiritual connection of the Andean people to their heritage. Surrounding the mirror, intricately hand-molded and painted ceramic figurines bring to life everyday and festive scenes from rural Andean life: farmers working the land, musicians playing traditional instruments and dancers dressed in vivid regional attire. Adding further dimension, the piece prominently features a nativity scene and a depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, each rendered with exquisite detail and reverence.

Ceramic disks depict vignettes from everyday life in Mexico. Crafted and painted by hand, these ornaments convey a nostalgia for neighborhoods and small town life. Eleazar Leal depicts a girl selling clay jars in an open-air market and a cobblestone street where a small mom-and-pop store sells abarrotes — groceries of all kinds. The church on the plaza can be seen in the background.

The reverse side of each is plain.