interesting clothing

This generous shawl displays autumnal shades of butterum brown and burnt orange in a classic design by Peru's Felipe Berckholtz. It is woven with the wool from the season's first shear, termed baby alpaca and much sought after for its soft, lightweight warmth. The ancient Inca discovered the attributes of this fiber, reserving it for the exclusive use of the aristocracy.

This richly-textured scarf is from Peru's Raquel and Gregor, who design it in a unique palette of mauve, fuchsia, chestnut and grey. The scarf is woven on traditional looms from luscious baby alpaca blend boucle yarns. Baby alpaca refers to the finest fleece from the first shearing of the season.

This fine statuette in suar wood by Wayan Rendah depicts a recumbent flute player wearing traditional dancer garb. Interestingly, this work combines the relaxed disposition of a Balinese farmer with the flair for performance of an experienced dancer.

A young turtle swims peacefully in cool waters in this unique hand carved white pendant. Made Wardika of Bali presents this pendant carefully crafted from bone on a dark brown leather cord. This pendant necklace features a sliding knot allowing for adjustable length.

From Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon comes this solid knit sweater in brown. The design features a boat neck, elegantly draping style and batwing sleeves. Pair this flowing sweater with jeans or leggings for a look that will get you through winter weather in style.

A magnificent wooden Owo mask evokes the glory of West African culture, handcrafted by master artisan Daniel Nyadedzor. "Owo," pronounced "owwor" in the local dialect, means snake. A mystical mask, it has two intertwined snakes reclining on the crest, complemented by a striking human visage on the forehead. Another interesting feature is the smoking pipe in his open mouth. Metal plates embossed with beautiful African symbols adorn the forehead and nose.

Sese, a local wood from Eastern Ghana, is patiently hand-carved and sanded to achieve the desired form. The piece is then delicately painted with black emulsion and coated with potassium. After a careful polishing, red tones are applied to the piece to add a rustic look. This historical work makes a wonderful addition to any collection.

Deep in meditation, Buddha sits on a lotus blossom. The flowing lines of his robe are echoed in the delicate line of the petals. Holding prayer beads in his right hand, the master prays while making a gesture of blessing. Nyoman Sudiana sculpts the fluid contours from rich Balinese suar wood.