Green Recycled Glass Pendant Necklace from Costa Rica - Crystalline Green Turtle The dark color and slightly

The dark color and slightly metallic sheen are achieved by polishing the clay's surface with a quartz or obsidian stone before the pot is fired in the kiln

Desi Antari in Bali designs and crafts a pair of shimmering butterfly earrings from silver and gold

Working in watercolors

The artisan creates Hmong-inspired geometric patterns on cotton using a wax resist batik dyeing method

Necklace: 50 cm L x 1 cm W

Green Recycled Glass Pendant Necklace from Costa Rica - Crystalline Green Turtle The dark color and slightlySleek and modern, this design by Clara Ramirez exalts the crystalline nature of glass. She recycles the material, fusing it in a kiln to achieve the desired shape. Part of a collection inspired by the different kinds of energies, this necklace represents hope. 'Hope is so necessary in our lives as we face any situation, whether good or bad,' the Costa Rican artisan explains. Recycled glass, nylon cord 0. 44 oz 16 inches min L x 32 inches max L 4 mm W