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Familial Love,'Cedar Wood Accent Table of Two People from Ghana'

Carved by hand of cedar, a man and a woman share a kiss. She carries a baby in a shawl tied to her back. From Raphat Asigbey, this charming accent table exalts family love. The circular tabletop and base are crafted of wawa wiid, and the top features... more

Novica Handmade Dan People African Wood Mask

This memorable African mask is the creation of Ghanaian artisan Joseph Boateng. Hand-carved from sese wood, it is accented with jute hair and painted in brown, black and cream. more

Handcrafted Wool 'Zapotec Passion' Rug (Mexico) - 2'5x5

A work of splendid elegance, this wool rug celebrates the art of the Zapotec people. Mario Chavez weaves a magnificent rug as he works on a traditional handloom using wool dyed with natural colorants. more

Novica Handmade Tenango Night Cotton Cushion Cover

"Tenango is one of Mexico's most widely recognized embroidery styles, but few people know it is from a small town called Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, an Otomi community. more

'Tropical Garden' - People and Portraits Expressionist Painting

Celebrating the beauty of youth Jorge Romero depicts three women in a floral garden. Radiant color envelops the girls as they admire the fragrant blossoms. The artist's elegant canvas is filled with light and life. Titled Jardin tropical in Spanish. more

'Many Feet' - People and Portraits Red Surrealist Painting

Feet are beautiful says artist Patricia Ventura. Their forms are capricious differing from person to person. They are an essential part of intimacy ?û rarely uncovered in public. Bare feet have a personality of their own. They carry with them so many... more

People,'Multicolored Contemporary Painting from Mexico'

Working with a bold color palette and a Cubist-inspired style, Dingi Guari of the Multiverse Group creates this fascinating original painting. The artist works in oils, acrylics and encaustic on canvas board to paint the composition, which depicts the... more

Wool rug, 'Zapotec Passion' (2.5x5) - Fair Trade Zapotec Wool Rug

A work of splendid elegance this wool rug celebrates the art of the Zapotec people. Mario Chavez weaves a magnificent piece as he works on a traditional handloom using wool dyed with natural colorants. more

Stellar Magnificence,'Zapotec Wool Area Rug from Mexico (4x7)'

Selecting bright colors to underscore dynamic patterns, Mario Chávez creates a rug of vibrant artistry. He is inspired by the legendary art of Oaxaca's Zapotec people, evoking stars and arrows as he weaves the rug on a traditional pedal loom. Colors... more

Mochica Warrior,'Peruvian Mochica Style Decorative Warrior Ceramic Vessel'

The artistic essence of the Moche people, also known as Mochica, is masterfully revived by Peru's Walter Jose Acosta in this breathtaking ceramic reproduction of a huaco vessel. With meticulous craftsmanship, every delicate detail springs to life,... more

Recycled paper ornaments, 'Dancing Cosmos' (set of 4)

These colorful ornaments are perfect for festive occasions. Shaped like rotating concentric circles they are crafted by hand with recycled newspaper by people with special needs represented by Argentina and Francisco. Each ornament is finished with... more

'Bells of Hope and Joy' (set of 4) - Recycled Paper Christmas Ornaments

These decorative bells ring for joy and hope in a beautiful set of ornaments from Guatemala. They are crafted by hand with recycled paper chosen to match the cotton cords. From Argentina and Francisco the ornaments are crafted by people with special... more

Spiky Celebration,'Pair of Grey Acrylic Hedgehog Ornaments Crocheted by Hand'

Armenia's Goris Artisan Group pays homage to all the hardworking people with a cute pair of ornaments crocheted from acrylic yarns. Featuring a magical grey palette, these little hedgehogs symbolize resilience, victory and self-care, as their shy... more

Ancestral Duo,'Handcrafted Rustic Albesia Wood Statuette from Bali'

Culture makes people wonder about their roots and the lives of their ancestors, shaping the way they see life. Crafted in Bali following traditional techniques, Anak Agung Ary's newest statuette is an homage to the island's heritage, featuring a sturdy... more

Dayak Sign,'Hand Painted Albesia Wood Borneo Culture Statuette'

Anak Agung Ary's intriguing statuette pays tribute to the Dayak people of the island of Borneo. The Balinese artisan hand-carves the figurine from albesia wood before painting its surface in red and blue with a unique distressed finish. more

Mochica Head,'Peruvian Style Mochica Head Decorative Ceramic Vessel'

Peru's Walter Jose Acosta breathes life into the stylistic art of the Moche people, also known as Mochica, fashioning an extraordinary ceramic reproduction of a huaco vessel. Every intricate detail of this exquisitely handcrafted accessory comes alive... more

Born in the Amazon,'Handpainted Traditional Nativity Scene from Peru Set of 7'

Baby Jesus smiles a peaceful smile in this endearing nativity scene from Guillermo and Eduardo. They dress Mary and Joseph in the style of the Shipibo people of the Peruvian Amazons. Featuring a puma, leopard and beaver, each of the seven ceramic... more

Women of the Andes,'Hand Crafted Ceramic Figurines in Peruvian Regional Attire'

Four petite figurines wear Peru's unique regional apparel. Zoila Davila creates the petite ceramic women people in the shape of an egg. A girl from Ayacucho wears a warm orange sweater and a wide brown hat with a shawl in which she carries things. From... more

Alabaster Classic,'Alabaster White 100% Handwoven Cotton Placemats (Set of 4)'

As the modern world ever more encroaches upon the peoples of Chiapas, one way they resist is to develop new products using centuries-old techniques. This set of 4 warm off-white placemats in 100% cotton is handwoven on the traditional Maya backstrap... more

'Ruby History' (grand king) - Zapotec Red Cotton Striped Bedspread from Me

Carmen Ruiz is inspired by the legendary art of the Zapotec people in the design of this bedspread. She weaves it on a traditional pedal loom with fiery red cotton threads creating glyph-like patterns in white and black. more

Alpaca blend throw, 'Governor'

Woven by hand this cozy throw is crafted in deep rich brown illuminated with orange and red. W. Rojas Yuri names his design Hatun Curaca which referred to the chief governor of the Huanca people. The blend of luxurious alpaca wool is extraordinarily... more

Lucky and Playful,'Cat Shaped Celadon Ceramic Figurine Handmade in Thailand'

Most people are familiar with the Japanese Maneki-neko figurine of a cat raising one paw, which is believed to bring good luck and fortune. Thai artisan Duangkamol presents her own version of the lucky cat handmade from celadon ceramic, in this case... more

An Ashaninka Christmas,'Handpainted Peruvian Amazon Ceramic Nativity Scene Figurines'

Mary and Joseph receive little Jesus in the Peruvian Amazon region, each figurine molded of clay and hand painted. Guillermo and Eduardo pay tribute to the Ashaninka people, depicting the Holy Family in hand-spun and handwoven kushma robes. The manger... more

Tenango in Blue,'Blue Embroidered Mexican Manta Throw Pillow Cushion Cover'

Tenango is one of Mexico's most widely recognized embroidery styles, but few people know it is from a small town called Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, an Otomi community. By Guadalupe Navarro, it is a good example of traditional embroidery motifs which... more

Tenango Night,'Tenango Style Embroidered Cushion Cover With Zipper'

Tenango is one of Mexico's most widely recognized embroidery styles, but few people know it is from a small town called Tenango de Doria, Hidalgo, an Otomi community. This cushion cover by Guadalupe Navarro is a good example of traditional motifs which... more

Protection Obelisk,'Handcrafted Labradorite Obelisk Sculpture from Brazil'

Labradorite is the stone of protection, shielding people from external and internal negative energies. The Brazilian artisans of Joias do Rio draw inspiration from labradorite stones to handcraft this mystic and elegant obelisk, a symbol of... more

Caring Grandmother,'Handmade Albesia Wood Grandmother Statuette'

This adorable grandmother statuette is the creation of Wayan Cidra, a member of the non-profit organization Bhakti Senang Hati in Bali. Founded and run by people by people with physical challenges, the organization provides services for disabled... more

Obelisk of Heroes,'Handcrafted Blue Sodalite Obelisk Sculpture from Brazil'

Sodalite is the gemstone of the heroic and righteous, often said to help people find the truth and follow their intuition. The Brazilian artisans of Joias do Rio draw inspiration from these stunning gemstones to handcraft this mystic and captivating... more

Auto part sculpture, 'Beloved Nurse'

Transforming spark plugs into people Armando Ramirez adds assorted pieces of cast-off metal. The result is a unique sculpture depicting a a nurse giving a pill to her patient. The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish therefore... more

Male Shango,'Wood wall sculpture'

Designed like a staff, the image of the shango or spiritual doctor is impressive. In ancient times, the Abeokuta people of Nigeria would use the shango with people suspected of lying. They were made to swear to it, and if they failed to speak the... more

Society of the Invisibles,'Stretched Signed Naif Acrylic Painting of Diverse Citizens'

"I see a showcase of inaccessible offers, separated from people. They are invisible people that society pretends not to see," explains artist Telma Morais about her latest creation. Working with acrylic on canvas, the Brazilian artisan expresses her... more

Melayu Music,'Expressionist Painting of Maya Musicians in Bright Colors'

"Malayu music is a people's music in Malay countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia," Harman says. "Musical instruments like the kendang drum and seruling flute are typical and the sound of that music can make people break into dance." The Javanese... more

Forever Together,'Two Heart Ornaments of Couple Kissing Hand Carved of Wood'

Blissfully in love, two people merge, sharing one heart. These two sensual, romantic ornaments from Indonesia are hand-carved of seasoned suar wood. more

Congregation,'Rectangle Motif Signed Abstract Painting from Nigeria'

With broad strokes of the paintbrush, Nigerian artist Mukaila Ayoade paints a beautiful abstract composition that displays an array of different colors. Says the artist, "This painting is inspired by people. We are not alone; we grow up with people and... more

Wall art, 'Dogon Village'

Issaka Ibrahim applies calabash gourd to a wooden panel to depict people a turtle and two lizards. Depicted in low relief the motifs come from the Dogon people of Mali. Glowing earth colors distinguish a beautiful work of art. more

Lives Matter,'Green Naif Acrylic Painting of Native Brazilian Women'

"With so many wars and violence in the world, it is important to think more about others, to remember that Lives Matter. I repudiate and mourn the aggressions and disrespect suffered by the Brazilian indigenous people, the Yanomami people," says Telma... more

Toucan,'Impressionist Acrylic and Oil Painting from Guatemala'

Fascinated by their colorful appearance, ancient cultures believed toucans were messengers between the spiritual and physical world. Today, these stunning birds are a symbol of tropical trends, as their vibrant colors invite people to celebrate nature.... more

National Bird,'Impressionist Acrylic and Oil Painting of a Quetzal'

The sacred birds of the ancient Maya culture, quetzals are national symbols for the Guatemalan people as they unite the country in a common sentiment of pride for those glorious pre-Columbian days. As an homage to quetzals, artisan Ricardo González... more