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Fair trade and full of character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dragonfly-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Dragonfly Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis calabash rattle features the figure of a dragonfly - one of many species found in the Amazon and throughout the world.  They spend the early phases of their life in freshwater and often stay near it as adults buzzing about in search of smaller insect prey.  They play an important role in protecting human health in the tropics by eating a huge number of mosquitoes including ones that often carry malaria.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ornament has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI006\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32582299516999,"sku":"ORWI006","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-default-title-dragonfly-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15316615757895.jpg?v=1745610295"},{"product_id":"grasshopper-woven-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon","title":"GRASSHOPPER WOVEN INSECT ORNAMENT - HAND-MADE BY ARTISAN FROM THE PERUVIAN AMAZON","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique fair-trade ornament represents a large life-size Amazonian grasshopper.  It will look great hanging on your Christmas tree, rear-view mirror or adding a distinctive companion to your favorite hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornaments are handmade by Peruvian Amazon artisans from natural chambira palm fiber. The sale of these ornaments supports forest conservation and helps meet local needs in traditional communities in Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornaments were made by Doilith del Castillo from the Las Chambiras artisan association in the town of Jenaro Herrera on the Ucayali River. Each ornament comes with a tag listing the name and village of the artisan who made it and the plants used to make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORI0100005\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Asociacion Las Achiras","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32585338323015,"sku":"ORI0100005","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/asociacion-las-achiras-ornament-default-title-grasshopper-woven-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon-15323268022343.jpg?v=1745610302"},{"product_id":"dragonfly-woven-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon","title":"DRAGONFLY WOVEN INSECT ORNAMENT - HAND-MADE BY ARTISAN FROM THE PERUVIAN AMAZON","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique fair-trade ornaments represent the green darner dragonfly.  The wings of the larger model are made with fine chambira palm fiber.  The medium size model has wings made with nylon mesh.  Both will look great hanging on your Christmas tree, rear-view mirror or adding a distinctive companion to your favorite hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornaments are handmade by Peruvian Amazon artisans from natural chambira palm fiber. The sale of these ornaments supports forest conservation and helps meet local needs in traditional communities in Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornaments were made by artisans from the Ampiyacu River region. Each ornament comes with a tag listing the name and village of the artisan who made it and the plants used to make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember each of these crafts was hand made and may differ from the photo shown for its model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORI042\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bora Bonita","offers":[{"title":"Green darner dragonfly (XL)","offer_id":39996574040135,"sku":"ORI0420007","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green darner dragon fly (L)","offer_id":41171157581895,"sku":"ORI0420006","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/asociacion-las-chambiras-ornament-green-darner-dragonfly-extra-large-with-chambira-wings-dragonfly-woven-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon-30610036752455.png?v=1745610321"},{"product_id":"praying-mantis-woven-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon","title":"PRAYING MANTIS WOVEN INSECT ORNAMENT - HAND-MADE BY ARTISAN FROM THE PERUVIAN AMAZON","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique fair-trade ornament represents a praying mantis.  It will look great hanging on your Christmas tree, rear-view mirror or adding a distinctive companion to your favorite hat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornaments are handmade by Peruvian Amazon artisans from natural chambira palm fiber. The sale of these ornaments supports forest conservation and helps meet local needs in traditional communities in Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese ornaments were made by an artisan from the village of Puerto Miguel on the Maranon River. Each ornament comes with a tag listing the name and village of the artisan who made it and the plants used to make it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that each craft is hand made so its exact design may vary from the photo shown for this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORI007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium (3\" long; 4.5\" tall), Large (5.5\" long; 5.5\" tall), Extra-large (5.75\" long; 6\" tall)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/calabash-ornaments-and-hand-rattles\/products\/preying-mantis-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePraying Mantis Calabash Ornament and Rattle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artesanas de Puerto Miguel","offers":[{"title":"Spotted color wing - Medium","offer_id":40348125659207,"sku":"ORI0070005","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spotted color wing - Large","offer_id":32585382297671,"sku":"ORI0070006","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oval color wing - Medium","offer_id":41639437631559,"sku":"ORI007A005","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Oval color wing - Extra-large","offer_id":41639459094599,"sku":"ORI007A007","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/artesanas-de-puerto-miguel-ornament-spotted-color-wing-medium-praying-mantis-woven-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon-15730858983495.jpg?v=1749452649"},{"product_id":"beetle-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Beetle Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments are made from calabash tree pods by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This ornament features the figure of several types of beetles - the most diverse group of insects and life forms on the planet.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ornament has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI003 (beetle); ORWI019 (long-horned beetle)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"beetle","offer_id":32716133826631,"sku":"ORWI003","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"long-horned beetle","offer_id":32716133859399,"sku":"ORWI019","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-beetle-beetle-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15647952994375.jpg?v=1745610329"},{"product_id":"scorpion-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"SCORPION - Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments are made from calabash tree pods by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This ornament features the figure of a scorpion.  While this arachnid can deliver a painful sting, it uses its formidable pincers to catch most of its prey.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ornament has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI032\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32716085690439,"sku":"ORWI032","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_May_14_2026_07_16_02_PM.png?v=1778800581"},{"product_id":"praying-mantis-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Praying mantis Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments are made from calabash tree pods by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This ornament features the figure of a praying mantis. Its green body hides it well from its prey in vegetation.  It seems amazingly unafraid of people who can hold one in the palm of their hand.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ornament has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/collections\/woven-wildlife-ornaments\/products\/praying-mantis-insect-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon\" title=\"Praying Mantis Woven Fair-Trade Ornament\"\u003eWoven Praying Mantis Ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32716155093063,"sku":"ORWI007","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-default-title-praying-mantis-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15648309674055.jpg?v=1745610340"},{"product_id":"spider-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-1","title":"Spider Calabash Christmas tree ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments are made from calabash tree pods by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This ornament features the figure of two types of spiders including the tarantula. This formidable spider preys on many animals on the forest floor, but people can slowly approach some types without fear.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ornament has a chambira palm fiber chord allows it to be hung from a Christmas tree.  The beads inside also make it a great rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI008 (spider), ORWI021 (tarantula)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso see: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amazon-forest-store2.myshopify.com\/products\/tarantula-spider-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=e06fbd97c\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Tarantula spider fair-trade ornament handwoven by Peruvian Amazon artisan\"\u003eHand-woven tarantula spider ornament\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"spider","offer_id":32716281512007,"sku":"ORWI008","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"tarantula","offer_id":32716281544775,"sku":"ORWI021","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-spider-spider-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15648219758663.jpg?v=1745610341"},{"product_id":"ant-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle","title":"Ant Insect Calabash Christmas tree ornament","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique Christmas tree ornaments are made from calabash tree pods by native artisans from the Ampiyacu River region of the Peruvian Amazon.  This ornament features the figure of a leaf-cutter ant - the amazing ant which cuts bits of leaves and carries them to their nest to cultivate a fungus which provides their most important food.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can hang This ornament from your tree or use it as a rattle that fits in the palm of your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that the artisan carves These ornaments one at a time so the exact design of the animal and shape of the calabash pod may vary from the photo shown of this model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORWI036\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brillo Nuevo artisans","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32716371853383,"sku":"ORWI036","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/products\/brillo-nuevo-artisans-ornament-default-title-ant-insect-calabash-christmas-tree-ornament-and-hand-rattle-15650532032583.jpg?v=1745610363"},{"product_id":"tarantula-spider-ornament-hand-made-by-artisan-from-the-peruvian-amazon","title":"TARANTULA SPIDER ORNAMENT - HAND-MADE BY ARTISAN FROM THE PERUVIAN AMAZON","description":"\u003cp\u003eTarantulas are a diverse group of spiders found in both wet and dry climates.  It is an efficient predator of small prey in the forest, but some species allow themselves to be handled by calm people. 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This insect ornament was made an artisan from San Francisco on the Maranon River.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ornament comes with a tag listing the name and home of the artisan who made it and the plants used to make it. Please remember that each ornament is hand-made so the exact design may vary from the photo of this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel: ORI040\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esperanza artisans","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":39994932396103,"sku":"ORI0400005","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"large","offer_id":41794985164871,"sku":"ORI0400006","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra-large","offer_id":40813149454407,"sku":"ORI0400007","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1255\/4935\/files\/esperanza-artisans-ornament-medium-ladybug-fair-trade-christmas-tree-ornament-woven-by-peruvian-amazon-artisan-29937806147655.png?v=1749452649"},{"product_id":"bumble-bee-insect-ornament-woven-by-peruvian-amazon-artisan","title":"BUMBLE BEE INSECT ORNAMENT - WOVEN BY PERUVIAN AMAZON ARTISAN","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis unique fair-trade ornament represents the bumble bee - the large bee pollinator found throughout North America. 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