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.

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. You can read more about these fascinating items on our blog here.

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 version shows a wedding scene with the bride and groom, guests and band represented as skeletons or calaveras. You can read more about these fascinating items on our blog here.

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. You can read more about these fascinating items on our blog here.

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.

Long triple hooped dream catcher wrapped in faux suede and threaded with silver coloured beads, hung with natural feathers and pipe 'bone' beads. Each hoop is on a hung on a single thread of nylon allowing the hoops to swing independently in the breeze. Dream catchers 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.

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.'

Funky, carved wooden, candy skull decorated with an eye catching and bright "Dia de Muertos" style design complete with three tiny chimes.

To make our beautiful Thai resin figures, a beautiful wax original is hand carved and then made into a mould. Into this the craftsmen are then able to pour the resin and create these wonderful, deep black figures. This little casting is in the shape of an elephant which are very important symbols in Thailand. They symbolise good luck and prosperity and this little figure is perfect as a pocket charm.

These elaborate depictions of the Green Man are intricately carved in lovely white wood. The skilled carver has worked directly into a half section of trunk, leaving the wonderfully textured surrounding bark intact.