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Abby Ledoux
Author: Abby Ledoux
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1Bangles, $232 each, from <a href="https://j-landa.com/">J. Landa</a>, Rice Village
Chunky Indian bracelets get a modern edge thanks to mixed metals and pavé elephant heads.
Chunky Indian bracelets get a modern edge thanks to mixed metals and pavé elephant heads.
2Bangles, $232 each, from <a href="https://j-landa.com/">J. Landa</a>, Rice Village
Chunky Indian bracelets get a modern edge thanks to mixed metals and pavé elephant heads.
Chunky Indian bracelets get a modern edge thanks to mixed metals and pavé elephant heads.
3San Cristobal Boys' Guayabera, $65, from <a href="https://paristexasco.com/">Paris Texas Apparel Co.</a>, Tanglewood
This mini guayabera—an embroidered, Latin American–style linen shirt that’s popular year-round in humid climates (ahem)—is a collaboration between local lifestyle blogger Caroline Harper Knapp (House of Harper) and designer David Peck (Miles David).
This mini guayabera—an embroidered, Latin American–style linen shirt that’s popular year-round in humid climates (ahem)—is a collaboration between local lifestyle blogger Caroline Harper Knapp (House of Harper) and designer David Peck (Miles David).
4San Cristobal Boys' Guayabera, $65, from <a href="https://paristexasco.com/">Paris Texas Apparel Co.</a>, Tanglewood
This mini guayabera—an embroidered, Latin American–style linen shirt that’s popular year-round in humid climates (ahem)—is a collaboration between local lifestyle blogger Caroline Harper Knapp (House of Harper) and designer David Peck (Miles David).
This mini guayabera—an embroidered, Latin American–style linen shirt that’s popular year-round in humid climates (ahem)—is a collaboration between local lifestyle blogger Caroline Harper Knapp (House of Harper) and designer David Peck (Miles David).
5Free Light Earrings, $48, from <a href="http://tribeandsol.tictail.com/">Tribe and Sol</a>
Houston designer Ndi Jeru’s African-inspired, handmade brass earrings feature organic shapes and natural curves.
Houston designer Ndi Jeru’s African-inspired, handmade brass earrings feature organic shapes and natural curves.
6Free Light Earrings, $48, from <a href="http://tribeandsol.tictail.com/">Tribe and Sol</a>
Houston designer Ndi Jeru’s African-inspired, handmade brass earrings feature organic shapes and natural curves.
Houston designer Ndi Jeru’s African-inspired, handmade brass earrings feature organic shapes and natural curves.
7Tola Legend Bag, $165, from <a href="https://www.beolori.com/">Olori</a>
Houstonian Tomide Awe designs her structured handbags with traditional African textiles. For every bag sold, Olori sponsors a month of education for a girl in Nigeria, where Awe was raised.
Houstonian Tomide Awe designs her structured handbags with traditional African textiles. For every bag sold, Olori sponsors a month of education for a girl in Nigeria, where Awe was raised.
8Tola Legend Bag, $165, from <a href="https://www.beolori.com/">Olori</a>
Houstonian Tomide Awe designs her structured handbags with traditional African textiles. For every bag sold, Olori sponsors a month of education for a girl in Nigeria, where Awe was raised.
Houstonian Tomide Awe designs her structured handbags with traditional African textiles. For every bag sold, Olori sponsors a month of education for a girl in Nigeria, where Awe was raised.
9Linen Throws, $220 each, from <a href="http://foundforthehome.com/">FOUND</a>, Upper Kirby
Bundle up in these cozy waffle-knit blankets, made in Portugal, during Houston’s short winters.
Bundle up in these cozy waffle-knit blankets, made in Portugal, during Houston’s short winters.
10Linen Throws, $220 each, from <a href="http://foundforthehome.com/">FOUND</a>, Upper Kirby
Bundle up in these cozy waffle-knit blankets, made in Portugal, during Houston’s short winters.
Bundle up in these cozy waffle-knit blankets, made in Portugal, during Houston’s short winters.
11Ceramic Trays, $45 each, from <a href="https://www.laurierblanc.com/">Laurier Blanc</a>, Southampton
These hand-painted Moroccan trays with 12-karat gold accents make great catchalls for jewelry, keys, and odds-and-ends.
These hand-painted Moroccan trays with 12-karat gold accents make great catchalls for jewelry, keys, and odds-and-ends.
12Ceramic Trays, $45 each, from <a href="https://www.laurierblanc.com/">Laurier Blanc</a>, Southampton
These hand-painted Moroccan trays with 12-karat gold accents make great catchalls for jewelry, keys, and odds-and-ends.
These hand-painted Moroccan trays with 12-karat gold accents make great catchalls for jewelry, keys, and odds-and-ends.
13Murphy Chain, $275, from <a href="">J. Landa</a>, Rice Village
Wear this long chain of moonstone and gold accent beads on its own, layered with other necklaces, or wrapped around your wrist.
Wear this long chain of moonstone and gold accent beads on its own, layered with other necklaces, or wrapped around your wrist.
14Murphy Chain, $275, from <a href="">J. Landa</a>, Rice Village
Wear this long chain of moonstone and gold accent beads on its own, layered with other necklaces, or wrapped around your wrist.
Wear this long chain of moonstone and gold accent beads on its own, layered with other necklaces, or wrapped around your wrist.
15Painted/Woven and String Art, $50, from <a href="https://www.artisanatdecorstudio.com/">Artisanat Home Decor</a>, The Woodlands
Mexican-born Melissa Arteaga’s handmade string art, which began as a stress-relieving hobby during college, is now a top seller in her eclectic shop.
Mexican-born Melissa Arteaga’s handmade string art, which began as a stress-relieving hobby during college, is now a top seller in her eclectic shop.
16Painted/Woven and String Art, $50, from <a href="https://www.artisanatdecorstudio.com/">Artisanat Home Decor</a>, The Woodlands
Mexican-born Melissa Arteaga’s handmade string art, which began as a stress-relieving hobby during college, is now a top seller in her eclectic shop.
Mexican-born Melissa Arteaga’s handmade string art, which began as a stress-relieving hobby during college, is now a top seller in her eclectic shop.
17Peruvian Frazada Pillows, $78 each, from <a href="https://favorthekind.com/">Favor the Kind</a>, the Heights
These throws are covered with the thick, handwoven blankets called frazadas, which help Peruvians fight the chill in the high-altitude Andes
These throws are covered with the thick, handwoven blankets called frazadas, which help Peruvians fight the chill in the high-altitude Andes
18Peruvian Frazada Pillows, $78 each, from <a href="https://favorthekind.com/">Favor the Kind</a>, the Heights
These throws are covered with the thick, handwoven blankets called frazadas, which help Peruvians fight the chill in the high-altitude Andes
These throws are covered with the thick, handwoven blankets called frazadas, which help Peruvians fight the chill in the high-altitude Andes
19Moroccan Tea Glasses, $9 each, from <a href="https://www.laurierblanc.com/">Laurier Blanc</a>, Southampton
These gold-patterned glasses in a range of hues work well as votive holders, small vases, or vessels for makeup brushes.
These gold-patterned glasses in a range of hues work well as votive holders, small vases, or vessels for makeup brushes.
20Moroccan Tea Glasses, $9 each, from <a href="https://www.laurierblanc.com/">Laurier Blanc</a>, Southampton
These gold-patterned glasses in a range of hues work well as votive holders, small vases, or vessels for makeup brushes.
These gold-patterned glasses in a range of hues work well as votive holders, small vases, or vessels for makeup brushes.
21She-Vah Necklace, $425, from <a href="https://j-landa.com/">J. Landa</a>, Rice Village
This original statement necklace, featuring beads and vintage Afghan coins knotted together on red leather, is meant to “embody the limitless strength of the female force,” Landa says.
This original statement necklace, featuring beads and vintage Afghan coins knotted together on red leather, is meant to “embody the limitless strength of the female force,” Landa says.
22She-Vah Necklace, $425, from <a href="https://j-landa.com/">J. Landa</a>, Rice Village
This original statement necklace, featuring beads and vintage Afghan coins knotted together on red leather, is meant to “embody the limitless strength of the female force,” Landa says.
This original statement necklace, featuring beads and vintage Afghan coins knotted together on red leather, is meant to “embody the limitless strength of the female force,” Landa says.
23Palm Springs Caftan, $295, from <a href="https://mirthcaftans.com/">MIRTH</a>
The breezy caftan gets an update for cooler weather as part of the eighth collection from Houston sisters Erin Breen and Katie McClure, who were inspired to launch their label after a trip to Jaipur, India.
The breezy caftan gets an update for cooler weather as part of the eighth collection from Houston sisters Erin Breen and Katie McClure, who were inspired to launch their label after a trip to Jaipur, India.
24Palm Springs Caftan, $295, from <a href="https://mirthcaftans.com/">MIRTH</a>
The breezy caftan gets an update for cooler weather as part of the eighth collection from Houston sisters Erin Breen and Katie McClure, who were inspired to launch their label after a trip to Jaipur, India.
The breezy caftan gets an update for cooler weather as part of the eighth collection from Houston sisters Erin Breen and Katie McClure, who were inspired to launch their label after a trip to Jaipur, India.

Hit these local shops for unique gifts with global roots.

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Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux traded Canada’s border for Mexico’s when she moved to Texas from northwestern Vermont in November 2017 to join the staff at Houstonia. An alumna of Emerson College’s journalism program in Boston, Abby was previously associate editor of three weekly newspapers in her home state of Vermont. There, she covered everything from Bernie Sanders to the heroin epidemic and won numerous state and regional awards for her work, including the Vermont Press Association’s 2014 Rookie of the Year. She was also an investigative reporting fellow at the New England First Amendment Coalition. Today, Abby is excited to explore Houston’s vibrant, diverse culture (and shopping scene). Aside from fashion and design, she’s passionate about politics, hip hop and Mexican food. She believes leopard is a neutral and red lipstick can fix almost anything.