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Natural rainbow moonstone gleams within sterling silver bezels in this pair of stud earrings. From Shanker of India, the earrings make a simple yet alluring accessory.

Thailand's Teerasak Chaiwong handcrafts a stunning wind chime inspired by the dragon turtle, a creature of Chinese mythology said to bring harmony. Teerasak makes gorgeous pendants and bells from aluminum, brass and a metallic alloy composition, adding a gold tone. A polyester cord joins the whole accessory and raintree wood beads bring a natural accent, making a high-quality home decoration.

Crafted by hand of natural fique fiber and painted with wings and tails in blue, green, orange, brown, yellow, and red, this set of six dove ornaments will make a delightful addition to your tree this holiday season. Costa Rican artisan Blanca Padilla crafts this set. Glass beads form the doves' eyes.

For Guatemalan artist Carolina Cabrera, to adore your inner nature is to claim a triumph. Transporting you to a fantasy world where spring has conquered Earth, Carolina creates this expressionist composition, merging luminous oil hues and gold foil for a breathtaking illusion. Myriad sunflowers surround a little child's smile, sending a message of happiness and self-love. Petite golden accents complete the painting, imitating the sun's divine shine.

The artwork arrives signed and stretched.

Mother nature begins with the tree of life in this World Peace Project painting by India's Bharti Dayal. As Mother Nature sits cross-legged, resembling a heart, she extends her limbs upwards, branching out into a full-grown tree with pink leaves and lotus flower motifs.

The artist explains that the unification of the female form and the tree suggests that femininity is in its essence peaceful. Just as Hinduism advocates the continuous growth of oneself and the pursuit of inner peace, 'Feminine Tree' depicts the figurative source of peace as the self, independent of the surrounding world.

The artist uses natural vegetable colors to depict this symbolic scene of Mother Nature existing within an empty gray domain, sprouting with vibrant pink, directing one's attention to the peaceful heights reached in the feminine universe.

Dayal carefully arranges her composition to tell the story of the tree of life, employing the classic Madhubani painting style. "Madhubani paintings are in fact a simplistic manifestation of the philosophical heights achieved by Indian civilization for the universal power of love, longing and peace -- the quest of all beings," Dayal says.

"A painter has a very abstract option of beauty to describe achieving peace. Beauty is infinite in this world full of peace with love for God, family, and the environment. By respecting others and caring for each other, this world will become beautiful and peaceful. If not us, who else can begin to create peace?" says Nyoman Tomblos.

"Starting in nature, peace finds its way to every corner of the globe, to every human and every animal." The Balinese artist creates an expressionist composition within the realm of the pointillist style. Every detail is created with vibrant colors. This painting suggests that all peace on Earth originates from the three main Hindu gods of Bali.

Titled "Khayangan Tiga Temple," which means "The Three Main Temples."

Depicting a profile of Buddha, this original oil painting makes a great addition to any home. Indian artist Sadhana paints this expressive piece as a reminder of the enlightened nature of Buddha, whose insight and peace inspire many.

Om, a mantra used in Hinduism and Buddhism, is transformed into a stunning wall relief panel by Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah. Using local suar wood, the artisan creates a majestic round panel with accents of vines and flowers in great detail, with the ancient Sanskrit letter Om gracing the center. The natural wood grain enhances the elegant design. This fascinating wall panel would make a wonderful addition to home or office decor.

The rainbow's colors are diverse and can transmit different emotions, but together they form a harmonious and beautiful unity that shows the world that our differences make us a stronger, happy and prouder society. Inspired by this tender message from nature, Guatemalan artisan Álvaro Ratzan crafts this leather-accented cuff bracelet with glass beads forming a precious rainbow.

The enchanting Thai gardens have dazzled many throughout the years, making them a symbol of nature and elegance around the world. Also fascinated by them, artisan Nikom creates this cotton parasol painted by hand, depicting a glorious lily garden in a palette of green and pink hues. Perfect for adding a magical vibe to your walks, the accessory also has a bamboo frame that makes it sturdy.

As a new day dawns on the orange horizon, every subject of the Earth awakens to a heavenly glow. The line between realism and fantasy stimulates the human imagination just as dreaming of a world flourishing with peace.

Ida Ratna Ningrum conceptualizes the beginning of a new era of peace in this enchanting painting as she depicts an idyllic view into a blooming world of nature. The artist explains that the young girl sits protected under a tree in a thriving green field of harmonious flowers, far from the clutches of monolithic urban society. Finding hope in nature, the young girl embraces a dim globe to bring rejuvenation and a return to innocence, symbolizing the human concept of harmony.

Circling above, a flock of doves foreshadows the cleansing of the world's conscience, themselves being symbols of purity and modesty since ancient times. As humanity is both destined and doomed to a cyclical existence, the arrival of ancient symbols signals great changes to come.

"My definition of world peace is the desire of every human being, all who decide and choose to be at peace in their own way. If humans realize we can all choose to make peace by asking God to give us a heart that is peaceful and calm, then there will be no war. My hope for world peace is that all human beings can individually create something good and respect each other, and then peace will be established," the artist confides.

"Peace can be realized by mutual tolerance and love for one another. This can start from the smallest circle, namely the family. Instill a sense of love and peace from an early age so that in the future there will be mutual respect," artist Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa confides.

"Peace is always beautiful, always starts with a smile, and any problem can be discussed. Differences are natural and, as long as they don't hurt each other, peace can still be realized. Peace is closely related to mutual tolerance, listening, and understanding, and reducing unnecessary debate is an important key.

"Keep peace and maintain it, because to get it requires a great sacrifice. Peace cannot be maintained by violence, it can only be achieved by understanding peace within ourselves and peace in the world. Peace is a daily, weekly, and monthly process of gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, and quietly building new structures.

"My hope for world peace is that what is an aspiration for the progress of a country will be reflected in the harmonious relations of all countries in this world. For this reason, all countries must be able to help each other stabilize the world's economy. Welfare within a country will have a good impact on the path of world peace."

To illustrate these thoughts and dreams, the artisan brings us a captivating composition made with traditional batik techniques. Crafted in Bali, it is a tribute to peace and unity, depicting joined hands surrounding the world and upholding the peace symbol. Every element adds a message of friendship, love and cooperation.