Handmade Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6) - Party in the Jungle RingsWithoutVariant the stunning box is crowned

the stunning box is crowned with a lacquer coating

He uses that material to craft utilitarian and decorative objects like this fabulous orange jar that features a lid with a faux leather handle

The other side is dark green jade with a polished crescent moon

completed around the edges with petite fringe work

Handmade Dried Gourd Holiday Ornaments from Peru (Set of 6) - Party in the Jungle RingsWithoutVariant the stunning box is crownedNothing is more appropriate for Christmas than this cheerful set of six decorative ornaments. Peruvian artisan Alex Mermao hand carves the ornaments with calabash gourd and finishes them with colorful geometrical designs inspired by the culture and life of the Amazon. Calabash gourd, chambira palm cord 0. 16 lbs Each: 2. 8 inches H x 2. 4 inches W x 2. 4 inches D