Unique Armenian Wood Amulet - Crescent Daghdaghan Blue or Purple Domingo Reanda in Guatemala designs

Domingo Reanda in Guatemala designs and crafts the bracelet

Asunta Pelaez crafts the frame by hand with traditional reverse painted glass techniques unique to Peru's Cajamarca region

Mirian Otzin is something of a rebel

mahogany wood

The cotton fabric is woven on a traditional loom with green

Unique Armenian Wood Amulet - Crescent Daghdaghan Blue or Purple Domingo Reanda in Guatemala designsThis hand carved beechwood amulet and home accent from artisan Armen Ohanyan is called a daghdaghan, a crescent shape decorated with Armenian symbols and ornaments. In the past, daghdaghans had a wide usage in the everyday life of Armenians, as a protection from the evil eye. It would be hung on entrance doors, in jars, by the bedstead and in any place to be protected. There were also special daghdaghans made for children and cattle. While making