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Brighten up your refrigerator with these cross-shaped decorative magnets, painted in bright colors with flowers and birds. They are the work of Guatemalan ceramicist Vitelio Orozco who combines his country's Catholic tradition with the colors of the rainforest.

Shivani Choudhary captures Jesus Christ, the Christian prophet and messiah, in this beautiful cross pendant necklace. Crafted from sterling silver by Indian artisans, the cross features an intricately crafted Christ figure and Celtic knots in an oxidized finish. The cross hangs from a silver box chain that fastens with a spring ring clasp.

By Elias Garcia, this handcrafted cross is a reminder of the importance of faith. The artisan covers the open figure with handwoven fabric. Diminutive worry dolls in handwoven apparel stand shoulder to shoulder to surround the cutout cross. According to Maya legend, the sun god gave princess Ixmucane the gift of solving people's problems. With time people started making dolls in Ixmucane's honor and they would tell her their woes, hoping she would solve them through the dolls. Many people whisper to the dolls, then place them under their pillows at night, hoping that the doll will provide a solution as they sleep.