Infinite Happiness Cotton sling bag _artisan--novica-artisan-9390 Armando Ramirez celebrates the advent

Armando Ramirez celebrates the advent of technology by recycling scrap metal into an IT specialist

Old Saint Nick is as festive as the Christmas star in a set of four ornaments from Bali

Nyoman Rena clusters them on a lacy chain for an extraordinary necklace

accented with pieces of intricately embossed aluminum

The Cantel Blown Glass Artisans of Guatemala handcraft this set of four tequila glasses of recycled glass

Infinite Happiness Cotton sling bag _artisan--novica-artisan-9390 Armando Ramirez celebrates the adventEmbroidered hill tribe motifs reveal the legendary textile traditions of the Akha people. The patterns cover a generous front pocket on a cotton sling tote. By Jiap Rojjana, the bag is fully lined and an inner pocket with zipper keeps small items handy. Golden cords and rain tree wood beads adorn the strap, and both the outer pocket and the purse close with coconut shell buttons. Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs