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Two sunny, hand painted flowers bloom on the front of this blue leather passport cover designed by Kathiana Quispe of Peru. The back is solid blue and inside are two transparent sleeves to hold your passport securely in place.

Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and unusual, it makes a wonderful gift.

The playing board is created from selected pieces of sectioned marble and onyx slabs. First they are cut with a diamond disk. At this stage, the disk is cooled with water so that the stone will not shatter. The design is then perfected with files before the pieces are polished to a glowing sheen. "For us, it is very important to give our clients the best in quality and originality, transforming stone into functional products - whether for diversion or decoration," Mireya Sierra tells us.

Stone sculpting is a traditional regional handicraft, and the Sierras are famous for the skill and the quality of their work. Because each piece is sculpted individually, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The set includes 60 colored glass marbles.

The potent flavor of tequila finds true perfection when served in handcrafted glasses, such as this set of six from the NOVICA Handblown Collection. Over thirty years of experience have resulted in master artisans' superior ability to create imaginative yet functional works, achieving an incredible clarity with the material.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Let the breeze bring music to your garden with this set of wind chimes from Bali. Trisna Dewi crafts these chimes from bamboo, using three black cylinders of descending size that are marked with sunny and geometric designs. Below these cylinders, hand-tuned aluminum chimes dangle from natural agel grass cord.