Set of 6 Cotton Andean Folk Art Angel Ornaments - Andean Angels of Happiness nov24bb Peruvian artist Maria Ramos Sanchez

Peruvian artist Maria Ramos Sanchez crafts a charming cosmetic bag whose scene transports us directly to the Andes on a calm

He dyes the fibers a solid black hue

Yudi Suardi 's adorable snail would look right at home in your garden

Lavishly machine-embroidered

Shahe Harutyunyan combines ethereal colors in a pomegranate-inspired design that displays Armenia's culture in all its grandeur

Set of 6 Cotton Andean Folk Art Angel Ornaments - Andean Angels of Happiness nov24bb Peruvian artist Maria Ramos Sanchez'In times of the Inca Empire it was believed that divine spirits left their light on earth through fertility and harvest. Children were regarded as part of that harvest, and their fruit is the message of hope and happiness they share with us,' Ledda Galvez says as she shares the ancient beliefs that inspire these ornaments. Ledda tells us, 'Andean angels are messengers of love and peace. They are like children with open arms because they are ready to