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Holiday Friends,'Set of 4 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru'

Mate or calabash gourd is used in Peru for creating decorative and utilitarian objects since pre-Hispanic times. Artisan Blanca Canto handcrafts and hand-paints this cute set of four ornaments with dried calabash gourd in the shapes of penguins and... more

Novica Handmade Sweet Spring Scent Dried Gourd Catchall

Never again lose small belongings with this eye-catching catchall. Teodolinda Seguil from Peru chisels and hand-paints a dried gourd for this gorgeous item embellished with Andean flowers and details. more

Novica Handmade Andean Hummingbird Dried Mate Gourd Figurine

Small and quick, hummingbirds dart from flower to flower, seeking sweet nectar. The Peruvian Andes are home to more than a hundred species of the tiny creatures. more

Novica Handmade Singing Owls Dried Mate Gourd Decorative Boxes

Those that sing together should always be together, especially in your home. Daniel Vargas creates two decorative boxes by cutting dried mate gourds and etching the owl designs in pyrography. more

Novica Handmade Fortunate Owls Dried Mate Gourd Decorative Boxes (Pair)

These best friends want to always be together in your home. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas creates two decorative boxes from dried mate gourds and etches the details with wood burning techniques. more

Novica Handmade Santa And His Reindeer Dried Gourd Ornaments (Set Of 3)

Ho! Ho! Ho! Have the most wonderful Christmas with this set of three holiday ornaments made from dried calabash gourd--also known as mate gourd--and shaped like Santa and his reindeer. more

Novica Handmade Summer Homes Dried Gourd Ornaments (Set Of 2)

Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas's crafts this set of two dried gourd ornaments designed as tiny bird houses. The artisan grows, harvests and dries the gourds himself using them in wonderful and creative ways. more

Novica Handmade Holiday Friends Dried Gourd Ornaments (Set Of 4)

Mate or calabash gourd is used in Peru for creating decorative and utilitarian objects since pre-Hispanic times. more

Novica Handmade Chatty Hens Dried Gourd Ornaments (Set Of 4)

You can almost hear the barnyard news these chatty hens must be gossiping about! The set of 4 hens are handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas who grows his own gourds, dries and then paints every detail by hand. more

Novica Handmade Happy Farm Dried Gourd Ornaments (Set Of 3)

Bring the spirit of the farm right into your home with two cute cows and a charming pig handcrafted from dried calabash gourd by Peruvian artisan Blanca Canto, who paints by hand this set of three ornaments perfect for the holidays or decorating your… more

Happy Farm,'Set of 3 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments Handmade in Peru'

Bring the spirit of the farm right into your home with two cute cows and a charming pig handcrafted from dried calabash gourd by Peruvian artisan Blanca Canto, who paints by hand this set of three ornaments perfect for the holidays or decorating your... more

Novica Handmade His Eternal Love Wood Cross

Crafted by hand, this lovely contemporary crucifix features applications of dried calabash gourd. Maze-like rectangles of enameled wire add visual contrast. more

Novica Handmade Elegant Cat Wood Statuette

The expressive eyes of this cat statuette, realistically sculpted by Nengah Sudarsana of Indonesia, will follow you wherever you go. Crafted in albesia wood and hand-painted, the statuette is kiln dried and features a protective polymer coating. more

Novica Handmade Springtime Wood Sculpture

The West African artist Emmanuel Opoku Asante carves this rustic sculpture from sese wood using local tools. The sculpture is then dried for two weeks, sandpapered to a smooth finish, and hand painted. more

Novica Handmade Tranquility Natural Fiber Nativity Sculpture

El Salvador's Marcela Moran creates this charming and natural nativity sculpture celebrating love and tranquility in Bethlehem. Atop a round base of cortez wood, Joseph, Mary and baby Jesus are crafted from jute, dried gourd and agave fibers. more

Novica Handmade Deep In Meditation Wood Statuette

A tranquil frog sits with his eyes closed in deep meditation in this wood statuette from Bali's Nengah Sudarsana. Crafted from native suar wood, the frog is kiln dried and coated with polymer for superior shine and protection. more

Novica Handmade Vibrant Hope Gourd Ornaments (Pair)

Finding inspiration in butterflies—those colorful bugs that symbolize hope and transformation—Peruvian artisan Teodolinda Seguil handcrafts a pair of dried gourd ornaments with Andean motifs. more

Novica Handmade Andean Wings Gourd Ornaments (Pair)

Flowers, birds and intense colors come together in Teodolinda Seguil's newest creation. Working with dried calabash gourds, the artisan creates bewitching ornaments with Andean motifs. more

Colorful Flight,'Handmade Gourd Ornaments with Birds and Flowers (Set of 3)'

Flowers and birds embellish Teodolinda Seguil's newest creation, all featuring traditional Andean motifs. Working with dried gourds, she hand-carves every little detail with dedication and then hand-paints the design with vibrant colors. This set of... more

Puebla Nativity,'Signed Handmade Talavera Style Nativity (3 Pieces)'

Isabelle Collins in Mexico employs the same methods that have been employed in Puebla for hundreds of years to create this Talavera-style nativity scene. Two kinds of local clay must be cleaned, dried, kneaded and molded before being fired at high... more

Above Ground in Natural,'Handmade Decorative Mango Wood Vases (Pair)'

Elevate your space with Amporn's pair of elegant vases. Thai artisans hand carve each decorative vase from mango wood, coating the surface in matte lacquer. Please note these vases are not watertight, and are recommended for dried or faux flowers. more

Moon Birds,'Dried Mate Gourd Hanging Bird Ornaments from Peru(set of 3)'

From Peru comes this set of three dried mate gourd ornaments handmade by Daniel Vargas. On each of the ornaments, three different finely decorated birds are perched among tree branches. The ornaments are made from dried mate , a type of gourd which... more

Colorful Hope,'Handmade Andean Gourd Ornaments with Butterflies (Set of 3)'

Butterflies are often present in many books as symbols of transformation, magic and hope. Their colorful appearance is also typical of traditional Andean artworks, like Teodolinda Seguil's latest creation. Working with dried gourds, she hand-carves... more