Top Indian Shabby Chic $20 to $40

I collect journals, especially unique ones, and I also collect bird figurines in pottery, ceramic and glass and bird paintings. The kingfisher is one of my favorites because it is so colorful. Artisan Asha Prabha has done a masterful job with this handmade paper journal. The back cover reproduces an antique postcard.

I purchased this item as a gift for one of my coworkers who loves to journal. When it arrived, she was ecstatic! She called me immediately after she opened it and could not say enough about it. She loved the look of the cover and the feel of the paper. Knowing where the item came from and the history was really a surprise. Overall, I can say she was very pleased and so was I.

Purchased coasters for a gift, but kept them for myself because they were slim in design and I appreciated how much crafted work went into making each coaster. Have a bird feeder right outside my living room where the coasters are, so these are extra special.