Dried Mate Gourd Hanging Owl Ornaments from Peru (set of 3) - Sweet Guardians Woodware The crimson tote features rainbow

The crimson tote features rainbow stripes and an embroidered bouquet of flowers on the front

this beautiful design is crafted with traditional blown glass techniques as master artisans transform molten beverage bottles into eco-friendly works of art

fluted neck is handcrafted by Mexican artisan Topiltzin Castro in the Talavera style

teardrop earrings enclose a mysterious beauty

Dried Mate Gourd Hanging Owl Ornaments from Peru (set of 3) - Sweet Guardians Woodware The crimson tote features rainbowPeruvian artisan Daniel Vargas makes this set of three dried gourd owl ornaments by hand. Owls are part of many legends and superstitions in the Andes. Here, Daniel has chosen to represent them as watchful guardians. The crafting process includes the practice of pyrography and the use of a burin to make fine incisions; the artisan carefully gives shape to each owl's features which include feathers, wings and a delightfully detailed face. Dried mate