In the highland villages of Guatemala, where the majority of the people are of Mayan descent a story is told...

Colourful mini drawstring pouch containing five or six worry dolls to tell your worries to.

In the highland villages of Guatemala, where the majority of the people are of Mayan descent a story is told...

Colourful painted boxes containing five or six worry dolls each to tell your worries to.

In the highland villages of Guatemala a tradition exists...

These larger style worry dolls are perfect for helping with those more troublesome worries! Each selection of large worry dolls come in a charmingly decorated box.

These authentic papier mache sculptures are a traditional, handmade Mexican craft that has been passed down for many years. This figure depicts 'La Calavera Catrina,' a very popular image in Mexico. Each figure is carefully handmade and decorated and bears the name of the artist on the base.

These authentic papier mache sculptures are a traditional, handmade Mexican craft that has been passed down for many years. This figure depicts Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican artist, as a Day of The Dead skeleton.

Handmade in Peru, these wonderful little scenes are known as retablos. They are a popular form of folk art in Central and South America and they often depict religious themes and scenes of traditional life.

Handmade in Peru, these wonderful little scenes are known as retablos. They are a popular form of folk art in Central and South America and they often depict religious themes and scenes of traditional life.

Handmade in Peru, these wonderful little scenes are known as retablos. They are a popular form of folk art  in Central and South America and they often depict religious themes and scenes of traditional life. 

This larger size dreamcatcher is made with tightly wrapped twine and white feathers, complete with rustic beads and a mini info card. Dreamcatchers were used as a protective charm especially for children to protect against nightmares.

This smaller size dreamcatcher is made with tightly wrapped twine and white feathers, complete with rustic beads and a mini info card. Dreamcatchers were used as a protective charm especially for children to protect against nightmares.

Elegantly shaped tear dreamcatcher with bold, black feathers and a loop for hanging. Dreamcatchers are traditionally believed to provide protection, particularly for children, against bad dreams.

These friendly little feline figurines are the perfect gift for any cat lover and great as a desk companion. Each one is cast in bronze metal in Bali, Indonesia.

Inspired by the Mexican tradition of making candy skulls for their Day of the Dead celebrations, these Balinese creations are hand carved and then carefully hand painted in eye catchingly bold designs.

These wonderfully decorated skeletons are handmade and painted in Bali. They are inspired by traditional Mexican designs known as either 'calacas' or 'calaveras.'

These wonderfully decorated skeletons are handmade and painted in Bali. They are inspired by traditional Mexican designs known as either 'calacas' or 'calaveras.' Whilst these designs are made year round, it is during the day of the dead festival at the end of October and beginning of November that they are displayed everywhere.