Mayan Monolith Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Turquoise from Guatemala Pins A touch of baby alpaca

A touch of baby alpaca (extra-soft fleece from the first sheering of the year) makes this classic black and burgundy sweater extra cozy

elephants parade within the confines of this sleek cuff

Handmade by skilled artisans in Kenya

Traditional openwork carving

Sterling silver spirals are met with either a white pearl or lapis lazuli gemstone

Mayan Monolith Glass Beaded Wrap Bracelet in Turquoise from Guatemala Pins A touch of baby alpacaWith inspiration from Mayan art and architecture, Cristobal Ramirez of Guatemala designs a marvelous wrap bracelet. A beautiful array of glass beads in colors of blue and turquoise are carefully strung by hand between two lengths of nylon cord that wrap the wrist, closing with a reconstituted turquoise button. Says the artisan, 'Mayan architecture is a precious thing. Combining different forms and sizes, it is something precious to admire. It is