long robe

Soft threads the color of bronze are patiently hand-woven into a spacious hammock. Utilizing ancestral techniques, skilled artisans create this beautiful work and adorn its edges with long fringe, crocheted and knotted by hand. From Maya Artists of the Yucatan, its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

The spiral descent of this necklace's sterling silver pendant hand-crafted by Ghanaian artisan Rebecca Ama Eshun is sure to attract attention. The pendant's high-polish finish brings an understated grace to casual and formal looks alike. The necklace comes with an adjustable-length cord to fit a variety of styles. The versatility of this necklace will make it a go-to accessory for years to come.

Made from cotton in a solid slate hue, this elegant button-up shirt is decorated with intricate gold-tone paisley motifs that are applied using the time-honored block printing technique. Indian artisan Anchal Ahuja creates the blouse, which features a collared neckline as well as buttoned cuffs.

A spiral of charm and beauty composes these stainless steel earrings by Domingo Reanda from Guatemala. The artisan chooses a palette of brown hues to create the pieces, embellishing them with glass beads that enhance the design's windy formations. In addition, sterling silver hooks allow for comfortable wear.

A portal to a serene and paradisical island opens in these stainless steel dangle earrings from Guatemala. Artisan Domingo Reanda creates the accessories in a rectangular shape, adorning the structure with turquoise, golden and blue glass and crystal beads that allow for a radiant illusion. The pieces also come with sterling silver hooks.

An admirable hand painted pendant in copper and black tones hangs from nylon cord in this necklace designed by Peru's Dina. Artisan crafted, the ring-shaped ceramic pendant has a design reminiscent of the geometric motifs found on Incan textiles and pottery. A finishing touch is provided by the copper and black striped bead at the top of the necklace.

Crafted by hand, six petal flowers host long beaded tassels. Sparkling sequins cover each one, and glittering silver zardozi embroidery enhances each one. Seema presents this exquisite set of four Christmas ornaments.