Blue Otomi Artisan Crafted Otomi Blue Birds and Flowers Ceramic Mug Zayd Makarim considered the first great ruler

considered the first great ruler of the city

with each detail passionately rendered

Three outreached fingers in the Vitarka mudra (a hand gesture symbolizing discussion or teaching) provide space for rings

flying off only when he said they could leave

Openwork with delicate fern-like motifs adorns these hoop earrings by Nyoman Rena of Bali

Blue Otomi Artisan Crafted Otomi Blue Birds and Flowers Ceramic Mug Zayd Makarim considered the first great rulerFor this delightful ceramic mug, Alejandra Aceves depicts the motifs of the Otomi tenango textiles covered with hand embroidery on animal and plant designs drawn freehand on the fabric. Even cave art in the sierra of Mexico's Hidalgo state can come to life on these tenangos. The skilled artisans use a closed herringbone stitch now known as the Otomi stitch that shows only the outline of the patterns on the reverse side. materials: Ceramic Microwave