green makeup

This pretty pair of cosmetic bags is named for the Lisu hill tribe of Thailand, an ethnic group believed to have originated in eastern Tibet. Thai Tribal Crafts creates the pouches from a cotton blend fabric in a striking combination of lime green, light blue, dark green, brown and white. The cases are fully lined and close with zippers, and the large bag features an open interior pocket to keep things organized.

Myriad arrowheads align within the hypnotic composition of this kente cloth scarf. According to kente lore, purple is associated with earth, with healing, and with the feminine aspects of life. Green and yellow both represent vitality, spirituality and fertility. Deborah Osei Boakye proudly preserves this legendary Ashanti custom as she designs the cotton kente scarf. She names this piece Pia, meaning "arrow" in the Akan language.

The deep, comforting hues of the woods make up this wool dhurrie rug from Sonik Sethi. Umber grey and caramel brown bands are decorated with geometric diamond motifs in a flat weave, with decorative fringe at the ends. Forest green, chestnut brown, antique white, and hints of Caribbean blue rim the designs in pleasing contrast. The handwoven rug brings a breath of fresh air to any space.

A fantasy in green, yellow, and orange makes of this scarf the perfect accessory all year round. From Yama Aj Chixot Artisan Group, the cotton scarf is expertly woven on the backstrap loom with techniques developed by the Maya more than a millennia ago.

This alluring cotton cosmetic bag is an exquisite accessory that embodies elegance and functionality. A delightful floral and leaf batik pattern intricately embellished with delicate bead embroidery adorns the lined bag which is ideal for carrying makeup tools, cosmetics and beauty essentials. Boasting a bright colour scheme of blue, gold, white, black, pink and green hues, this gorgeous design presented by Java’s Wahyu Sulistiani comes with a zippered closure and a convenient strap.

Colorful cotton lends a casual style to contoured face masks by Jamriang. Navy blue plaid and grey stripes are fashioned into large masks while a pastel green check and lime green striped fabric make smaller masks. Each one has three layers of fabric as well as a double layered cotton lining with an opening so you may insert a protective layer of tissue or paper towels. All are both washable and reusable, and feature elastic to loop over the ears.

Woven by hand, these white cotton dish towels feature bands of warm color. Their generous size and soft textures make them a must in the kitchen. Eladio Chiroy works on a traditional loom, adorning the trio in brown, green and grey.

This handwoven wool dhurrie rug from Sonik Sethi is framed with bright crimson, immediately drawing the eye towards the geometric pattern inside. A pale ecru center sets off the vivid colors of the flat weave design — sunrise orange and sky blue, kelly green and espresso brown, all coming together to make a beautiful and distinctive rug.

Geometric details and stunning colours portray the beauty and charm of the Ghanaian culture, all captured in this stylish cotton sling by Rozee. Featuring a printed pattern in a palette of yellow, blue, green and red hues, the accessory has a convenient zipper closure and comfortable strap, which make it ideal for an adventurous day. It is also titled Tugbedze, an Ewe word meaning lady.

Sometimes a touch of colour can create a trendy style in seconds, and Ghanaian artisan Hannah Dodoo knows how to make that flexible accessory. Working with cotton, the artisan crafts this pair of scrunchies featuring a gorgeous pattern of olive and white tones, allowing for a dapper aura around you.

Accent pieces are not reserved for jewellery or apparel only because you can always make a fashion statement with unique accessories like this dreamy headband hand-woven in Guatemala by the artisans of Cooperativa San Antonio Palopó. Handcrafted with 100% cotton and elastic cord, it comes in wonderful shades of light blue, seafoam and white and is adjustable as you can extend it to your liking.

Thick yarns add rich texture to this fascinating kente cloth shawl by Gobah Tengey-Seddoh. Strips of black, white and Delft blue make a dramatic and handsome color combination. Designed and woven of coarse local cotton in the 12th century, the lokpo pattern means "heavy or thick in texture."

Each strip requires considerable effort, and the looms are worked with both hands and feet. Strips are generally three to four inches wide and seven to ten feet long, and the length of time it takes to complete one strip varies by the complexity of the chosen pattern. The simplest use mostly vertical, or warp patterns, and an experienced weaver can make several of those in one day. However patterns with nearly all weft (horizontal thread) patterns where the warp design is hardly visible can take up to four days to complete an individual strip. Each color has its own meanings in Asante culture. Green is fertility and new harvest, gold is royalty, black is strength, aging and spirituality, while white is purity. The patterns themselves are carefully chosen symbols, which a master weaver develops and names, often to honor people, historical events, or proverbs.