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This charming tortilla warmer transforms paja fibers into a functional masterpiece that locks in heat and moisture while your tortillas stay perfectly supple. The intricate floral embroidery blooms across the natural fiber surface, woven together with recycled sack yarn. Guatemalan artisan Angelina Roquel creates this lidded keeper to ensure your tortillas maintain their just-made warmth and texture, turning ordinary dinners into celebrations of authentic flavor and traditional craftsmanship.

This precious mobile handcrafted in El Salvador features a round base made from pinewood expertly lined with cotton yarn using the macrame technique. Designed by Fatima Dawson, it boasts four lovely motifs shaped like a leaf, a star, the moon and a rainbow, adorned with jute cord accents and cute pom-poms. This delightful mobile is a versatile decorative accessory that can enhance any space thanks to its palette of subtle ivory, peach and emerald hues.

"This portrait is dedicated to the women who go out to work every day to be able to bring in some money to feed their families," Juan Carlos Moreno says. The Nicaraguan artisan depicts a merchant woman in a colorful mosaic collage. Recycling dried corn husks from the year's harvest, he dyes the natural fibers and mounts the composition on card stock. A coat of resin protects the images, which are presented in a mat board passe-partout.

Forget about tortillas that turn cardboard-stiff within minutes—this paja fiber warmer creates a cozy sanctuary where your tortillas stay soft, warm and ready for action. The use of recycled sack yarn in the weaving process, the intricate acrylic stitching and the elaborate floral embroidery adorning the basket's lid tell a story of craftsmanship and environmental awareness in Guatemalan artisan Angelina Roquel’s practical design.

This ingenious tortilla keeper harnesses the insulating power of traditional paja fibers, woven together with recycled sack yarn, to create the perfect microclimate for maintaining tortilla freshness and flexibility. Vibrant floral embroidery transforms the utilitarian basket into a table-worthy centerpiece while the snug-fitting lid ensures no precious heat escapes. Guatemalan artisan Angelina Roquel's thoughtful design proves that the best kitchen tools combine time-tested functionality with the kind of handcrafted details that make every meal memorable.