gifts for young women

This lively wristband bracelet makes accessorizing easy with its fun pop of color. Skilled artisans from Hands of Atitlan in Guatemala hand-string each orange, yellow, red and aqua bead, expertly mingling the vibrant hues. Slip on the coral red cord and customize the fit with the sliding knot closure. This charming glass-beaded creation brings wrist flair to any outfit.

Featuring an assortment of numbered pegs on a 3x3 grid, this logic puzzle from Thailand brings the contemplative fun of sudoku to any home. Within each sectioned block are the numbers one through nine, identified by the orange pegs that fit into the board. The objective of the game is to arrange the pegs so that each column, each row, and each of the nine 3×3 grids contain all of the digits from 1 to 9. Handcrafted by Waraporn Khamsuk, this game offers an exciting challenge.

Thailand's Tiraphan Hasub casts a spell of bold elegance with the design of these bracelets. They are crocheted by hand featuring brass bells as well as Chinese coin replicas, believed to foster wealth and success. The bracelets are centered by colorful glass beads and fasten with rain tree wood spheres. Brass bells ring for good fortune.

Revitalize your style with these vibrant positive energy wrap bracelets, expertly handcrafted in Guatemala. A burst of lively color emerges, skillfully woven by Domingo Reanda using shiny crystal and glass beads on a specialized loom. The bracelets' lively allure is sealed with the finishing touch of polished Tibetan-style pewter buttons, ensuring they become a spirited addition to your outfit.

Artisan Domingo explains, “To create these bracelets, I drew inspiration from the rainbow and its significance in various cultures. For instance, Chinese, American, Inca and Nordic cultures view the rainbow as a bridge connecting the earthly and the spiritual realms. Much like these ancient beliefs, these bracelets symbolize a connection between the tangible and the transcendent, carrying with them a sense of unity and harmony.”

Unleash your unique style with this lively duo of wrap bracelets boasting an energizing color palette dominated by orange, purple, brown and yellow hues. Shimmering crystal and glass beads, meticulously interwoven by Guatemala's Domingo Reanda using a specialized bead loom, make these vibrant designs come to life. Gleaming Tibetan-style pewter buttons add a fashionable final touch.

Artisan Domingo explains, "In the creation of these bracelets, my inspiration was drawn from two distinct color palettes. For the first bracelet, I combined earthy tones with metallic hues, symbolizing the grounding essence of the present moment and the promise of abundance. I wholeheartedly believe that focusing on positive thoughts and nurturing an attitude of gratitude is a powerful way to beckon more abundance into our lives, whether in the realm of emotional well-being or in material aspects such as wealth and possessions. This bracelet serves as an open invitation to embrace a positive and appreciative mindset, a companion you can carry with you at all times.

In crafting the second bracelet, I carefully selected vibrant tones interwoven with metallic hues, signifying the radiant energy of the present moment and the protective shield against negative influences and physical harm. It is my sincere hope that this bracelet will stand as a perpetual reminder to maintain a positive perspective and to live fearlessly."

Evoking the warm colors of a serene evening, this cotton cosmetic bag by Costa Rica's Sonia Solís is a charming accessory aimed at keeping your makeup tools and personal items neat. The artisan chooses a pretty orange tone to embellish her whole creation, later adding embroidered floral motifs. The design comes with a zipper closure and a little strap on the side, and the interior is lined with cotton and equipped with two open-top pockets for a handy touch.

This pair of vibrant wrap bracelets features a lively color palette where orange and purple reign supreme. They dazzle with the exquisite union of sparkling crystal and glass beads meticulously woven with artisanal expertise by Guatemala's Domingo Reanda on a special bead loom. Enhancing their allure, polished Tibetan-style pewter buttons bestow a dash of refinement and grace.

Artisan Domingo explains, "I carefully selected vibrant tones interwoven with metallic hues for the first bracelet, signifying the radiant energy of the present moment and the protective shield against negative influences and physical harm. It is my sincere hope that this bracelet will stand as a perpetual reminder to maintain a positive perspective and to live fearlessly.

I've crafted the second bracelet in vibrant, rainbow-inspired tones to represent joy. I hope it serves as a reminder to live life, to live it happily, and to accept and love yourself just as you are. Remember that you are unique and special, deserving of all the love and good things the universe has to offer."

Flames of style come from Guatemala to add a bold touch to your days while inviting you to practice your environmental awareness. Artisan Rosario Leiva collects CD pieces to craft these dangle earrings, using an advanced process that allows her to give them the shape of fashionable flames and a vibrant orange hue, all dangling from comfortable sterling silver hooks.

Evoking the petals of tender spring flowers, these dangle earrings from Guatemala are handcrafted from peach nylon threads using the frivolité, or "tatting" technique. Made to exude a sweet aura, Gladys Pichola's accessories swing from hooks of sterling silver, allowing you to wear their beauty in all its glory.

Thai artisan Tiraphan Hasub gathers mystical grace within the details that compose this wristband bracelet. After adding brass replicas of the legendary Chinese coin, believed to bring wealth and success according to Feng Shui practices, Tirapha completes the accessory with a palette of warm earth tones, harmonizing it with rain tree wood and glass beads in the clasps.

Tiraphan Hasub crafts a stylish anklet, centering bright brass beads with colorful jasper. Symbol of old Siam, an elephant graces this original design. Jingling bells form the clasp, and the anklet is adjustable in length.

Carnelians shine as bright as a sunny day in a bracelet designed by Tiraphan Hasub. She crochets the free-form gems into a brown cuff featuring shiny brass accents and stainless steel wiring.