handmade art work

Francisco Sánchez crafts a delightful necklace in the style of pre-Hispanic art. Present in Mexico's music and legend, the paloma, or dove comes to life in this chic silver pendant.

.925 Sterling silver

Evoking Indian folk art, this painting by Sunil Jaiswal celebrates the harmony between people and birds. Jaiswal works with acrylics, watercolor, and ink on handmade paper in a cubist style, depicting the images of birds and the faces of two people that bend and weave among each other.

The artist explains that this peace painting is inspired by the notion of Krishna as the god of compassion, tenderness and love, who teaches about life, love, happiness, dharma, liberation, devotion, yoga, meditation and truth.

The kadamba tree is inextricably linked to the Hindu god Krishna's iconography, exquisitely depicted in this folk painting by Indian artist Bharti Dayal.

This stunning work of art is created in classic Madhubani style by applying acrylic paint and vegetable dyes on handmade paper. "Madhubani paintings are in fact a simplistic manifestation of the philosophical heights achieved by Indian civilization for the universal power of love, longing and peace -- the quest of all beings," the artist adds.

Write your daily thoughts, journal your day-to-day life, or pen your own musings on life in this journal of handmade paper hand painted and signed by Indian designer Vidushini. A vivid representation of blooming lotus flowers adorn the cover in bright shades of tangerine, deep pink and olive. You'll be inspired by the work that went in to crafting this handcrafted, spiral-bound journal that you'll want to create your own world in its pages.

Here to inspire you to discover inner peace and embrace your connection with the universe, this suar wood wall relief panel by Eka of Bali is carved with an intricate blooming lotus design around the rim to protect a Sanskrit Om in the center. The letter, too, is embellished with swirling floral motifs, evoking the gentle aura of flowers, fitting for the call to harmony that this panel symbolizes. In Hindu and Buddhist traditions, Om is a mantra used in yoga and other rituals to promote the replenishment of the spirit and body; however, placing this panel on the wall of your home or work space is another excellent way to invite peace into your life.