Playful Gifts

What these are

A lighter corner of the shop: 34 pieces that carry symbol and practice with a smile. You'll find hand carved namaste cat and dog statues, a zen buddha garden figure, glass and stone cairn towers, and miniature zen gardens built on wood trays with moss, orchid bark, pebbles and a mini rake. Bamboo seven-circle meditation labyrinths double as trivets or wall hangings, and a crystal and wood moon suncatcher catches light at the window. Recycled-fiber tees in sizes S to 2XL sit alongside canvas prints like the choose joy happy penguin. Materials across the collection include wood, stone, ceramic, metal, textile and a cotton-recycled polyester blend spun from plastic bottles. Prices run from about $21 to $128.

How to choose

Let the intention lead. Mindfulness, zen, joy, peace and grounded are the tags that repeat most often here. A meditating dog or namaste cat lands well for animal lovers, a mini zen garden or stone cairn set suits desk and shelf, and the labyrinth trivet works for anyone who likes to trace a slow path with a finger between tasks.

Where to place it

Cast stone garden statues live outside on a step or under a tree. Ceramic and wood pieces stay indoors on an altar, bookshelf or entry table. Hang the moon suncatcher where morning light reaches it, and set the labyrinth flat as a trivet or mount it on the wall.

Care

Graphic tees: machine wash cold with like colors, inside out, and tumble dry low to keep the print vibrant. Wipe wood and stone pieces with a dry cloth. Refresh zen gardens by raking the sand or pebbles between sittings.