Crimson Fantasy Guatemalan Handcrafted Rayon Chenille Shawl Saeed Musah The papier mache balls are

The papier mache balls are first painted in green or black

happier cats and kittens

Hand carved and crafted by Indonesian artist Putu Suserini

giving them the appearance of mounds of coral

Striking cable links of sterling silver are used to handcraft this chain bracelet from Bali

Crimson Fantasy Guatemalan Handcrafted Rayon Chenille Shawl Saeed Musah The papier mache balls areThe soft cozy warmth of bamboo chenille is transformed into a shawl of bold elegance in several shades of red, brown, lilac and fuchsia. Different teams of artisans within K'amolon K'i K'ojonel are involved in the creation of this rayon chenille shawl made from bamboo, from those who dye the yarn, to those who spin it, to those who weave it on a backstrap loom. And everyone is working from home, keeping a millenary textile tradition alive. materials: