Pine Needle Placemats in Espresso from Nicaragua (Pair) - Familiar Union in Espresso JewelrySale Kathiana Quispe in Peru designs

Kathiana Quispe in Peru designs the bag

Desak Nyoman Parwati celebrates the striking colors of the setting sun in this luxurious robe

' This sign is painted and given a distressed finish

framed with intricate floral motifs

' He starts by mixing the clay and carefully shaping the figure

Pine Needle Placemats in Espresso from Nicaragua (Pair) - Familiar Union in Espresso JewelrySale Kathiana Quispe in Peru designsHandcrafted of natural pine needles, this pair of oval placemats is designed by Nicaragua's Tamara Pereira. She weaves each coiled placemat by hand, accenting them with acrylic thread in espresso. Says Pereira, 'The art of Nicaraguan basketry is a tradition that is passed down from generation to generation. I love being able to create useful pieces for the home.' Pine needles, acrylic, polyester 0. 21 lbs Each: 0. 2 inches H x 8. 5 inches W x 6. 5