Talavera-Style Ceramic Christmas Ornaments (Pair) - Festive Talavera Heart before suspending the entire pendant

before suspending the entire pendant from a 22k gold-plated brass rolo chain

Peruvian artisan Maria Ramos Sanches handcrafts this tree skirt of cotton blend applique

which is carved from albesia wood and hand-painted in assorted colors

cabochon of mesmerizing drop-shaped larimar

Talavera-Style Ceramic Christmas Ornaments (Pair) - Festive Talavera Heart before suspending the entire pendantFollowing the exacting specifications of genuine Talavera ceramics, artisan Isabelle Collins in Mexico creates this pretty pair of ornaments. The art form dates back to the 16th century, and the traditional methods dictate that only certain colors may be used. The two ornaments feature hand painted dove and leaf motifs in blue, green and yellow. Ceramic, nylon ribbon 0. 26 lbs Each: 3. 5 inches H x 3. 1 inches Diam. Cord: 2. 8 inches L