peace gift

Thailand's traditional textiles send you a message of peace in this wall hanging, presented by the Thai Tribal Crafts. A team of master artisans weaves cotton threads to create this sweet piece, decorated with floral details that infuse the design with the region's spring spirit. A bamboo rod completes the accessory for easy display.

Guatemala's spring wears beige, blue and red hues for Carmina Giron's newest creation. This macrame bracelet, handwoven with love and hope, displays crystal beads that form tender flowers around the design. Exuding peaceful sensations, the piece also has an adjustable sliding knot.

Moonlight warms the night high in the Andes in this extraordinarily complex wall hanging woven for the World Peace Project.

In this weaver’s symbolic representation of world peace, a musician sends clear and sonorous songs of peace far across the world. The music’s message has summoned a peace dove.

Working on a handloom, master weaver Teofilo Choquecahua conjures this message of peace while working within his traditional craft.

A hem at the top permits insertion of a display rod (not included).

A bright shade of peach dazzles in this wrap scarf from Guatemala. Women Artisans of Santa Cruz hand-weave the soft rayon scarf using a backstrap loom. Long tassels complete the attractive design.

Dapper and charming, this bow tie from Mexico is designed by Armando Cano. He works with local artisans, who hand-weave the tie from cotton in the traditional style of rebozo shawls. Stripes of peach alternate with dashes of black and white, creating an intricate composition. This ready-to-wear tie fits around the neck on an adjustable strap made from a silk blend.

Upgrade your everyday look effortlessly with this gorgeous foldable drawstring backpack woven by hand from cotton in Guatemala that boasts a bright color palette that includes a beige base and pale peach, cerise, maize and cadet blue stripes. This stylish accessory by Fernando and Ana Cecilia features an elastic band on the front that makes it a breeze to fold and store away when not in use. With its spacious fully-lined interior and shiny nickel-plated brass eyelets, this backpack is as practical as it is chic.

One of the best ways to find peace is by traveling because you can discover wonderful places, new aspects of yourself and the tranquility of learning that your problems become small compared to the big, vast world. This is Peruvian artisan Kathiana Quispe's particular vision of what world peace means and she conveys it in this delightful leather passport cover that invites you to find your way to your next destination soon. Embellished with an acrylic Andean textile and the image of an introspective llama, the passport cover features two interior pockets to carry your documents safely.

Prepare to be dazzled by this mesmerizing wrap bracelet whose exquisite combination of sparkling crystal and glass beads makes it a sight to see. Crafted with care by Guatemala's Domingo Reanda, this fashionable accessory features an elegant hand-woven green cord and a polished Tibetan-style pewter button, offering a refined and sophisticated closure that complements the bracelet’s unique flair.

Artisan Domingo explains, "This bracelet is inspired by healing, and I've used the soft green color to represent it. Beyond being a beautiful accessory, I hope it serves as a reminder that we are capable of healing both physically and emotionally. Even in the face of difficulties, let's hold onto hope and maintain a positive mindset, so we can live in peace and happiness despite life's challenges, always expecting the best. Remember that healing is a journey, and every step forward is a testament to your strength and resilience."

Signifying "woman's heart" in the Mayan Kaqchikel language, Ranm Ixoqi' is an artisan group whose female members have been working together since the 1990s to empower themselves and women like them through the creation of Guatemalan handicrafts. Members of Ranm Ixoqi' live in the Chimaltenango department in the central part of the country; they organize the purchase of raw materials and the division of labor for the group's various projects for which traditional methods such as the backstrap loom are utilized. Here they present a loom-woven rayon scarf with fringe at both ends in soft pastel hues. A wide middle stripe in peach is flanked on both sides by wide stripes in dusty rose to create an accessory appropriate for both casual and elegant occasions.