gift for boy

This decorative miniature zither figurine is perfect for display in a music lover's home or office. Designed by Elang Handayana of Java, the zither is handcrafted of beautiful mahogany wood painted green with gold flourishes. The artisan included realistic details, such as nylon strings and curved, decorative feet.

Hand-carved of suar wood with a natural finish, this door stopper features the image of a watchful eagle. Nengah Sudarsana of Bali creates this charming addition to your home decor.

A handy little gecko rests atop a door stopper with a natural brown finish. Nengah Sudarsana designs this Balinese door stopper, hand-carved of suar wood for a charming home accent to keep in any home.

The bust of a noble horse adorns this handy door stopper from Bali, carved of local suar wood with a dark black finish. Nengah Sudarsana works with local artisans to design this door stopper, which makes a charming addition to any household.

The bust of a noble horse adorns this handy door stopper from Bali, carved of local suar wood with a natural brown finish. Nengah Sudarsana works with local artisans to design this door stopper, which makes a charming addition to any household.

This triangular barro negro pencil holder is handcrafted by artisan Anakarem of Oaxaca, who works as a team with his father. Barro negro, literally translated as "black mud," is a type of pottery from clay only found in Oaxaca, Mexico, and crafted using traditional methods. The black color comes from the clay itself, enhanced during the firing process. This pencil holder has a flower on each side made through a combination of embossing and decorative cutouts.

Survival bracelets made from paracord or parachute rope, a lightweight cord made from nylon that gained popularity during World War II, are camping and wilderness survival tools that allow the wearer to unweave the strands and use them for getting food, first aid help, among other purposes. These accessories inspire Costa Rica's Allan Viquez to create a line of men's wristband bracelets that are durable and also very fashionable crafted with the macrame technique.

This triangular barro negro pencil holder is handcrafted by artisan Anakarem of Oaxaca, who works as a team with his father. Barro negro, literally translated as "black mud," is a type of pottery from clay only found in Oaxaca, Mexico, and crafted using traditional methods. The black color comes from the clay itself, enhanced during the firing process. This pencil holder has two quarter flowers on a diagonal on each side made through a combination of embossing and decorative cutouts.

Looking for fun accessories that add life to your style? This pair of sterling silver hoop earrings with dangling charms of little boy abstract silhouettes certainly fall into that category. Presented by Luis Banda, the lovely earrings are crafted in Peru and feature a polished finish.

This pretty beaded bracelet is the creation of Sang Ayu Sardiwati of Bhakti Senang Hati, a foundation in Bali that assists the physically disabled to attain physical and economic independence and build self-esteem. "Although we live in very limited conditions, my childhood was very happy", says artisan Sang Ayu. "I used to work carrying stones for a dam construction when I was in Junior High School so I can pay the school fee myself. Unfortunately the dam suddenly collapse and huge stones broke my leg. Now I have to use a prosthesis everywhere. I was so depressed, very not confident after the accident, I usually hide and shy whenever people visiting our home. But finally my spirit is back after I saw my parents were crying because my depressed condition. After pray to God, I feel more patient and strong. I even graduated from a university, and I start making handicrafts. After I joined the Foundation, I met my husband and now we have 3 boys." The stretch bracelet is crafted from blue ceramic beads alternating with albesia wood and coconut shell beads.