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After the style of traditional kebaya tops worn by courtiers of the ancient Majapahit Kingdom, this blouse from Bali will carry a regal vibe wherever it goes. Made Suciati designs this blouse, made of onyx black rayon with lovely floral embroidery and handmade openwork on the front and sleeves. A button closure and V-neck complete this royal accessory. Suciati names this blouse Bidadari, meaning "beautiful angels" in Indonesian.

Ritu Agnihotri of India presents this casual grey cotton blouse, featuring a stunning motif in white. Artisans use a traditional block printing technique to create a rippled line and bubble motif. This blouse features three-fourth sleeves and coconut shell button accents.

After the style of traditional kebaya tops worn by courtiers of the ancient Majapahit Kingdom, this blouse from Bali will carry a regal vibe wherever it goes. Made Suciati designs this blouse, made of snow white rayon with lovely floral embroidery and handmade openwork on the front and sleeves. A button closure and V-neck complete this royal accessory. Suciati names this blouse Bidadari, meaning "beautiful angels" in Indonesian.

Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family creates this suar wood mask of Ganesha, the Hindu deity of wisdom, education, wealth, and remover of life's obstacles. Ganesha is easily recognized by his elephant head. The artisan intricately carves the mask with great detail, from the jewels in Ganesha's crown to the folds of skin on his trunk, and stains it to showcase the natural beauty of the wood grain.

Swaying and dancing to a hypnotic tune, Kokopelli abandons himself to the rhythms of his music. His long hair blows in the breeze as he pipes a plaintive melody on his flute. J. Blas sculpts the legendary deity in elaborate detail. He first cuts metal sheets and hammers them into three-dimensional shape. Welded together, they are adorned with airy cut-out work and finished with lead-free paint.

Kokopelli dates back to pre-historic times; regarded as a deity, he is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Ancient legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the United States' southwestern deserts and mountains, where he is featured in the form of rock art dating thousands of years. Kokopelli played his flute to announce his arrival and according to Pueblo legends, he carried seeds, babies and blankets in his hump which he offered to the maidens he seduced.

To the Hopi, Kokopelli plays his flute to draw heat from the Earth and thus make the seeds grow. His name derives from Koko ("wood") and pilau ("hump"). Kokopelli is believed to be present whenever life comes forth from seed – plant or animal.