practical decor

Perfect for showing off jewelry in gallery style, this charming wall jewelry display by Komang Sulaksana is hand-carved from jempinis wood finished in a distressed sky blue. The panel is centered by cotton printed with traditional ikat motifs over black. The jewelry display panel includes a net over the cotton fabric for hanging earrings, and a rod on the top is designed for bracelets and necklaces. There's a practical shelf over 10 stainless steel hooks, and two more hooks flanking the earrings. The artisan names his creation after his hometown.

For this design, I chose a symbol of peace in practically all cultures and countries — a dove with an olive branch." says Alejandra Paiz of this delicate and unique beaded suncatcher. "It represents hope and the desire for a new and peaceful beginning on Earth. It's associated with purity and spirituality.

"I say a prayer for peace," the Guatemalan artisan continues. "And I ask that we pray it together. 'No more wars. We want peace. May this peace dove reach all the homes of the world.'

"The principles of peace are love, justice and truth. Nothing is more valuable than peace, and it's the basic starting point for humanity to progress.

"I share sensations of peace with the beautiful crystals that reflect the sun's light to illuminate the heart and soul. We seek that which gives meaning to our lives. Peace. Let's be a source of light instead of darkness."

Alejandra crafts the suncatcher by hand with crystal, glass and pewter beads, stainless steel ring and wire, a nickel chain and a zinc dove pendant.

This handsome planner designed by Bukuku of Java is as practical as it is attractive. The cover is made of faux leather embellished with an emerald green, gold and cream cotton print. Inside, a stainless steel six-ring binder holds fifty lined pages for notes. The inside cover has three slots for business cards and a larger slot for other documents.

This handsome planner designed by Bukuku of Java is as practical as it is attractive. The cover is made of dark magenta faux leather embellished with a peach and melon cotton print with a diamond motif. Inside, a stainless steel six-ring binder holds fifty lined pages for notes. The inside cover has three slots for business cards and a larger slot for other documents.

This handsome planner designed by Bukuku of Java is as practical as it is attractive. The cover is made of brown faux leather embellished with a red, white and black cotton print with a diamond and circle motif. Inside, a stainless steel six-ring binder holds fifty lined pages for notes. The inside cover has three slots for business cards and a larger slot for other documents.

India's Manjuri Hazarika designs this remarkable set consisting of a journal, a pouch and a keychain handcrafted from cotton using the traditional jacquard weaving technique. These practical and fashionable accessories boast leather accents and come with stainless steel and nickel-plated metallic fixtures. Jot down notes, sketches and more in the journal’s 100 unlined pages, made from recycled paper. Stash small essentials in the fully lined zippered pouch. And snap your earphones onto the keychain for easy access with the help of its leather strap featuring a secure snap closure.