hand carved

Incorporating natural elements into her jewelry pieces, artisan Cida Matos in Brazil creates this original statement necklace. The long pendant is dried calabash gourd that has been hand carved with tribal-inspired motifs. The pendant centers a necklace of multiple beige cords that meet in an adjustable sliding knot. Wooden beads adorn the cord ends.

Made from resilient felsite stone as a reminder of Armenia's ancient splendor, this glorious magnet by Ruben and Karen Ghazaryan will attract energies of harmony to your spaces. The artisans work with classic techniques to create the star-shaped figure that embellishes the center of this round piece.

Santa Claus makes a happy appearance in green as ornaments from Bali. Wayan Cidra, from Bhakti Senang Hati, crafts and paints each albesia wood ornament by hand. The set of four ornaments hangs from golden cords.

"I'm the youngest of five siblings and our parents are farmers in Gianyar. I never went to school because of my parent's financial limitations, and also because I got poliomyelitis when I was just a child and it left me with weakened knees. I wanted to help my parents in some way, so I have been crafting ornaments since I was 14 years old. I felt so proud to myself when I received my very first income. Although I'm not really happy with my physical condition, I'm happy doing ornaments and hopefully my products can make more people happy. My hobby is singing traditional Balinese songs. I'm married and we have a son and a daughter. My wife is the one who helps me in making these ornaments, which I hope makes people’s Christmas happier."

Featuring intricate motifs inspired by India’s Jali art, this mango wood decorative box is a perfect blend of cultural beauty and craftsmanship. Artisan Ashish Mehta combines flowers with stars in a clever pattern created using the whitewash technique, which makes a perfect contrast with the wood’s burnt finish. Secured by an iron latch, this accessory stands out as both a statement decor piece and a place to store cherished items.

Balinese artisan Komang Sri crafts this set of four star ornaments, perfect for decorating your home. Using coconut shell, the artisan carves a five-pointed star and hand-paints gold-toned motifs on the front. Each ornament is hung from a golden cord for easy display.