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White rabbits chase glowing orange deer around an exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork composition by Kupihaute, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "This nierika/mirror represents the duality of our existence. The rabbit symbolizes the permanent movement of earthiness reflected in the lunar mirror. The deer is the spirit that animates the movement of our wise memory, marking the spiral path of our ancestral cultures in permanent transformation and adaptation around the peyote-maize." The artist has created the word "eARThiness" to emphasize the word "art" found inside "earth." "For me, this eARThiness is very important and meaningful."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

Inspired by Greek mythology, artisan Monserrat Dominguez in Mexico creates this unique pendant bracelet. She names this style 'Daphne', after the Greek water nymph who is transformed into a laurel tree. The bracelet features a round hand-crocheted pendant in pistachio, flanked by strands of glass beads and 14k gold-plated beads.

Expert Thai artisans infuse your days with the mystic art of wisdom, contained in the hand-knotted accents that compose these macrame dangle earrings. Celebrating the region's classic elegance, Chaloemphon's pair spreads its waxed dark braids around brass beads and amethyst jewels, letting enchanting purple sparks shine alongside 18k gold-plated hooks.

Creative Thai artisans infuse your days with the joyous art of prosperity, contained in the hand-knotted accents that compose these macrame dangle earrings. Honoring the region's classic elegance, Chaloemphon's pair spreads its waxed dark braids around brass beads and agate gems, letting glorious green sparks shine alongside 18k gold-plated hooks.

Talented Thai artisans infuse your days with the divine art of serenity, contained in the hand-knotted accents that compose these macrame dangle earrings. Boasting the region's classic elegance, Chaloemphon's pair spreads its waxed dark braids around brass beads and howlite jewels, letting tranquil blue sparks shine alongside 18k gold-plated hooks.

Master Thai artisans infuse your days with the fiery art of courage, contained in the hand-knotted accents that compose these macrame dangle earrings. Showcasing the region's classic elegance, Chaloemphon's pair spreads its waxed dark braids around brass beads and carnelian stones, letting intense red sparks shine alongside 18k gold-plated hooks.

Embellished with shiny sterling silver beads, natural carnelian gems look gorgeous on this sophisticated beaded necklace. Artisan Adriana de Gadea of Peru presents this dapper accessory in warm hues—also equipped with a lustrous sterling silver toggle clasp that allows you to display the piece in all its flaming glory.

Polished rondelles of natural serpentine distinguish this lovely bracelet. Sandra and Lily in Peru design the bracelet, completing it with a sterling silver clasp. Serpentine is thought by some to deflect negative energy.

Relive a serene day at a spring pond with these sublime cultured pearls. Peruvian artisan Adriana de Gadea draws inspiration from fantasy themes to bring this sublime bracelet to life, whose hues evoke a sweet sensation. Arranged on a sterling silver chain, the accessory showcases pearls in different shades for an ethereal look.

Polished chips of cool amazonite are showcased in this pretty stretch bracelet. The beaded bracelet is designed and crafted by Peru's Teodoro Melendez and Family.

Peruvian artisan Silvia Garcia combines the golden glow of citrine chips with the earthy allure of tiger’s eye beads in these dreamy sterling silver dangle earrings. Perfect for any occasion, the stones add a radiant, sophisticated finish to your style.

The talented hands of the artisan duo Sandra and Lily craft prophecies of sweetness and tenderness. Working with dedication and love in their atelier in Peru, the team uses phosphosiderite and opal stones to create this pair of beaded bracelets, one representing wisdom and the other symbolizing destiny. Luminous sterling silver pieces enrich the accessories, boasting a high polish finish.