Multi Gemstone Beaded Bracelet from Thailand - Beads and Bells Lapis Blue adding square and rondelle beads

adding square and rondelle beads of brown pinewood

Papiya Das brings us a pretty set of six round placemats

The small box is handcrafted out of mango wood and features a flower design on its lid in India's traditional jali or openwork

the birthstone of January

The Villavicencio family of Guatemala cultivates the only remaining cotton farm in the country

Multi Gemstone Beaded Bracelet from Thailand - Beads and Bells Lapis Blue adding square and rondelle beadsHandcrafted by Thai artisan Tiraphan Hasub, this exquisite beaded bracelet features five strands of gemstones and brass beads on brown polyester cord that culminate in a clasp of small brass bells. Brightly colored lapis lazuli, red jasper, dyed blue calcite, and composite turquoise create a striking contrast with the golden colored brass, making this bracelet a magnificent accessory. Lapis lazuli, composite turquoise, jasper, dyed calcite, brass,