A world of traditional parang motifs decorates the body of this silk wrap scarf
and the motifs are carved by hand in low relief
handcrafted using traditional techniques and excellent for those serene days by the fireplace
This lovely ceramic wall art of a decorative vase is filled with color and details
Artisan Karen Minasyan celebrates spring with this adorable bunny sculpture
Sterling Silver and Jade Dolphin Dangle Earrings - Love of Nature - Dolphin glasswaresetof2 A world of traditional parangFor the indigenous people of pre Columbian America, especially the Mayas, the yaax chich or 'jade' meant life, fertility and power. It was the most precious object, even above gold. These dangle earrings, by Guatemalan artisan Zandra Lorena Sajbin, feature smooth, dark green jade discs on silver ear wires with an etched dolphin design. Says Sajbin of her designs, 'God has given us the wonderful gift that is nature: flora and fauna. These pieces