Aztec Sun Stone in White Ceramic plaque Mythical Animals Nestled amid silver tendrils

Nestled amid silver tendrils

Natural treasures abound in the lush Amazon rainforest where our partners at Sapia use lustrously smooth and gleaming tagua nuts to craft beautiful jewelry

as seen in these unusual earrings from Thai artisan Khun Boom

Twist-tie closure and carved floral motifs add a delicate touch to the design

Aztec Sun Stone in White Ceramic plaque Mythical Animals Nestled amid silver tendrilsArtisans from the Angel Cern Artisan Association present a faithful replica of the Aztec calendar, known also as the 'Sun Stone.' According to pre Hispanic beliefs, there have been a total of five suns, including the current one. According to legend, the previous four, together with humans, were destroyed by the gods' wrath. The calendar represents the fifth sun and tells the story of the past four and marks the changing of the seasons. The Aztecs (or