Fantastic Frida Handcrafted Frida Kahlo Colorful Ceramic Decorative Plate Robert Aidoo-Taylor this artwork honors the traditional

this artwork honors the traditional Vietnamese value of the creative re-use of materials

Wayan Asmana shapes sterling silver into a petite cross

a charming little elephant sips from a bowl in this beautiful incense holder from Thailand

knotted by hand on golden strands

Fantastic Frida Handcrafted Frida Kahlo Colorful Ceramic Decorative Plate Robert Aidoo-Taylor this artwork honors the traditionalThe striking image of Frida Kahlo gazes out from this colorful handcrafted ceramic plate. Designed by Mexican artisan Maria Isabel Cruz, the plate is made using the centuries old dry rope technique, in which a wax mixture is applied to the outlines of the image or motif prior to glazing. The wax mixture creates a barrier that keeps the different fill colors in the design separate during firing, before burning off to reveal the blackened ceramic