Fair Trade Lacquerware Mango Wood Decorative Box - The King's Kitty Cat walldecor She paints the mug by

She paints the mug by hand

She preserves his legacy by continuing the carving tradition

This stunning applique jewelry roll is handcrafted by Thailand's Lisu hill tribe artisans

Colorful stripes form four marvelous cotton placemats handwoven by Guatemala's San Antonio Palopó Cooperative

Handcrafted in Nicaragua by Tamara Pereira

Fair Trade Lacquerware Mango Wood Decorative Box - The King's Kitty Cat walldecor She paints the mug byNantana Sompamitre transforms mango wood into a Korat or Si Sawat cat. This natural breed originated in Ampur Pimai in the province of Korat where they have been bred in the royal cattery since 1350. Loved throughout Thailand, the elegant cat was once owned only by royalty and courtiers. Sompamitre carves wood into the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied up to twenty times. The final layer is