'Hand-painted and Hummingbird-themed Dried Gourd Birdhouse'

Harvest Dance,'Hand Carved Gourd Decorative Box with Harvest Dance Scene'

Teodolinda Seguil of Peru handcrafts this decorative box made from a dried mate gourd. Using a chisel, the artisan carves a magnificent scene of harvest gathering and celebration. The natural gourd dictates the final form of each piece, thus slight... ... more

Redbird's Song,'Red Birds and Flowers Hand Carved Gourd Decorative Box'

Teodolinda Seguil of Peru hand carves a scene of birds and flowers on this decorative gourd box. Hand painted in white, red, and black, this decorative box is a lovely work of art. ... more

Birdsong Garden,'Colorful Bird and Flowers Hand Painted Gourd Napkin Holder'

Bring a celebration of color to your table with this hand painted, hand carved gourd napkin holder. Artisan Teodolinda Seguil of Peru uses a myriad of vivid colors for the painted songbirds and flowers and the embroidery that finishes the napkin... ... more

Paunchy Red Owl,'Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru'

For centuries, the peoples of Peru have had a tradition of creating utilitarian and decorative objects from dried mate gourds. Daniel Vargas transforms a hollow gourd into a delightful box for personal treasures. He uses pyrographic techniques to... ... more

Antique Courtyard,'Dried Mate Gourd Birdhouse with Bird on a Flowering Tree'

Bird lover Percy Rojas transforms a dried mate gourd into a refuge for nesting birds to add a summertime vibe to your garden or patio. This charming birdhouse is painted by hand with a bird and flowers on a yellow crackled background. ... more

Spring Rose Condo,'Hand Painted Crackled Red Dried Gourd Birdhouse from Peru'

Tiny lilac blossoms bloom against a vibrant rosy-red sky. Percy Rojas transforms a dried mate gourd into a colorful birdhouse for nesting birds that adds color and life to your garden. He paints it by hand and gives it an attractive crackled finish. ... more

Bluebird Haven,'Hand Painted Bluebird Motif Dried Gourd Birdhouse from Peru'

Bluebirds alight on a blossoming cherry tree in this design by Percy Rojas. He transforms a dried mate gourd into a haven for nesting birds that adds color and vibrancy to your garden. He paints it by hand with a crackled finish. ... more

His Eternal Love,'Gourd Accent Modern Wood Crucifix from El Salvador'

Crafted by hand, this lovely contemporary crucifix features applications of dried calabash gourd. Maze-like rectangles of enameled wire add visual contrast. Artisans from the Hands of Friendship Association in El Salvador craft the espresso brown... ... more

'Daisy Butterfly' - Peruvian Mate Gourd Pendant Neck

Posing on a flower a butterfly reveals its beauty artfully carved into a dried mate gourd. Shading is achieved by passing the carved gourd over small flames. It centers a sterling silver sunflower medallion designed and crafted by Peru?Æs Fabiana... ... more

'Lovebirds' - Peruvian Heart Shaped Mate Gourd Pendan

Pigeons sing songs of love in a nighttime serenade illuminated by florid stars in an inspired design by Peru's Fabiana Quispe. She carves the imagery on a dried mate gourd which she sets in a voluptuous heart-shaped pendant. Crafted by hand with... ... more

Trinity,'Hand-Painted Traditional Black and Red African Calabash Mask'

Three sides of one creation illustrate the concept of trinity, "the presence of God the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit," as Ghanaian artisan Ayoma Alhassan states. Working with dried calabash, Ayoma handcrafts this traditional African mask... ... more

Ghana's Soul,'Traditional African Calabash Mask with Raffia Accents'

Natural raffia fibers adorn a traditional creation by Ayoma Alhassan from Ghana. Fascinated by the country's culture, the artisan puts all his creativity into an African dried calabash mask hand-painted in a palette of warm hues. Furthermore, the... ... more

Summer Homes,'Set of Two Floral Yellow and Blue Dried Gourd Ornaments'

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. Each ornament is hand painted with floral... ... more

Holiday Owls,'Dried Mate Gourd Owls Ornaments Wearing Hats (Set of 3)'

Wearing colorful caps with flowers on the end, three owls patiently await the holiday season. Peru's Margarita and Martha handcraft the sweet bird ornaments of dried mate gourds. The bird ornaments arrive nestled in a storage box. ... more

The Flowering Season,'Dried Mate Gourd Floral Motif Ornaments from Peru (set of 3)'

For the design of this three-ornament set, Huancayan artisan Daniel Vargas has carved ascending flowering vines against a red background on each dried mate gourd. Mate forms part of the same creeping vine family as pumpkins and melons. The Andean... ... more

'Peruvian Hand-painted Set of 3 Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments'

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. Peruvian artisan Blanca Canto handcrafts and hand-paints the... ... more

Sunflower and Sky,'Hand Painted Dried Gourd Birdhouse'

Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas transforms a dried calabash gourd into a nesting shelter. The light blue background is decorated with floral motifs, butterflies and ladybugs. Hang it in your favorite tree in the garden or wherever you relax to watch... ... more

Earth Tone Elephant,'Dried Gourd with Burned Image of an Elephant from Peru'

The creation of decorative and utilitarian objects from dried mate gourds have a history that stretches to long before the Spanish arrived in South America. Peruvian artisan Daniel Vargas uses wood burning techniques to create this image of an... ... more

Toucan Magic,'Toucan Wall Art Hand-Carved in Dried Calabash Gourd'

Costa Rica's exotic fauna and flora are depicted in all their splendor by the artisans of the Guevara Cabalceta Family in fabulous handicrafts exquisitely hand-carved in dried calabash gourd. They selected a majestic toucan surrounded by exuberant... ... more

Splendid Toucan,'Toucan Keychain Hand-Carved in Dried Calabash Gourd'

The artisans of Costa Rica's Guevara Cabalceta Family are masters of crafts they meticulously carve from dried calabash gourds with motifs related to their country's rich flora and fauna. They adorn this wonderful toucan keychain with a pinewood... ... more

'Hand-carved Hand-painted Dried Gourd Catchall from Peru'

This catchall will be a lifesaver at home so you will never again lose small belongings like your keys or reading glasses. Teodolinda Seguil from Peru chisels and hand-paints dried gourd for this catchall that depicts typical Andean flowers and... ... 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

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

Vibrant Hope,'Dried Gourd Ornaments with Colorful Butterfly Motifs (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. After painting each detail by hand, Teodolinda adds... ... more

Caribbean Landscape,'Handcrafted Dried Gourd Caribbean Town Decorative Accent'

See the enchanting landscapes of the Costa Rican region through a veil of natural grace and rustic beauty with this sublime artwork by Saray Leandro. The artist uses dried gourd to create this decorative accent, whose goblet shape goes through a... ... more

Caribbean Landscape,'Handmade Round Dried Gourd Caribbean Town Decorative Accent'

Artisan Saray Leandro and the beauty of the Costa Rican region invite you to transport your spaces to these paradisial lands with a gorgeous decorative accent made with natural materials. Saray uses the wood-burning technique on a round dried gourd,... ... more

'Hand-Carved Owl-Themed Dried Calabash Gourd Mobile in Green'

Let the magic of nature take over your home decor with this handcrafted accessory made by master artisan Percy Rojas from Peru. As an expert in traditional craftsmanship, Percy hand-carves these dried calabash gourds, transforming them into little... ... more

'Hand-Carved Owl-Themed Dried Calabash Gourd Mobile in Orange'

Let the magic of nature take over your home decor with this handcrafted accessory made by master artisan Percy Rojas from Peru. As an expert in traditional craftsmanship, Percy hand-carves these dried calabash gourds, transforming them into little... ... more

'Handcrafted Hand-Painted Hummingbird-Themed Curated Gift Set'

Mauricio Morales, Jose Arriola and Ricardo Gonzalez pay honor to Guatemala's avian wildlife with this enchanting curated gift set inspired by the hummingbird's beauty. The box includes a stunning replica of the violet-crowned hummingbird, crafted... ... more

'Penguin-Themed Artisan-Made Dried Mate Gourd Decorative Box'

A scene of tenderness in the middle of a polar landscape decorates this sublime piece from the Andes region. Daniel Vargas keeps a tradition alive in this decorative box, hand-carved from a dried mate gourd and equipped with a quinual wood knob. A... ... more

Panda Embrace,'Fair Trade Handcrafted Dried Mate Gourd Panda Decorative Box'

Daniel Vargas' ancestral heritage travels to distant lands, bringing this exquisite decorative box to life. The Peruvian artisan works on a dried mate gourd, hand-carving each elegant detail with mastery. Equipped with a handy quinual wood knob, the... ... more

'Hand-Carved Geometric-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent'

The enchanting and prosperous Costa Rican forest offers artisan Ruth Mora a high-quality arrangement of materials to create an exquisite accent for your home decor. Working on a dried gourd, the artisan hand-carves a traditional geometric pattern in... ... more

'Crane Flower-Themed Painted Dried Gourd Decorative Accent'

Symbol of Costa Rica's immortal beauty, the crane flower crowns a creation by artist Ruth Mora, who reunites talent with natural elements to capture the region's tropical aura in one charming decorative accent. The artisan works on a dried gourd to... ... more

'Hand-Carved Sunflower-Themed Dried Gourd Decorative Accent'

Known as symbols of a prosperous spring, cute sunflowers adorn Ruth Mora's latest creation. Inspired by Costa Rica's natural richness, the artisan works on a dried gourd to hand-carve the stunning floral details that decorate the piece, enhancing... ... more

Floral Essence,'Hand-Carved Floral Dried Gourd Decorative Accent'

Known as symbols of spring, charming blooms decorate Ruth Mora's latest creation. Inspired by Costa Rica's tropical beauty, the artisan works on a dried gourd to hand-carve the gorgeous floral details that adorn the piece, enhancing its natural dark... ... more

Natural Homes,'Set of 2 Leafy Painted Brown and Black Dried Gourd Ornaments'

Perfect as gorgeous home accents or little birdhouses, Percy Rojas's newest design is ideal for creating a serene and natural ambiance. Using dried gourds, the Peruvian artisan starts a long process that results in this set of two ornaments... ... more

Mama Cat,'Hand-Painted Cat-Themed Dried Gourd Birdhouse from Peru'

This adorable birdhouse showcases the beautiful bond between a mother cat and her kitten, both exquisitely painted by hand by Peru's Blanca Canto. Let your favorite outdoor spot be filled with warmth and feline allure with this dreamy accessory... ... more