love decor

Soyaya is a Hausa word that means "lovers" and is depicted here in a beautiful, hand carved sese wood sculpture of a couple embracing in a kiss. West African artisan Abdul Aziz Mohamadu carves each piece using local tools and finishes each in rich earth tones of acrylic paint. Bring the love home in this perfect addition to your curio, bookshelf or other shelf decor.

Working with elements obtained from natural resources, Costa Rican artisan Ruth Guevara crafts an abstract and captivating homage to the region's stunning forests. This sculpture features a calabash gourd sphere accented with floral and sinuous details, enriching the piece's natural tone. Finished with jute fibers for a tropical vibe, the artwork is equipped with an elegant stand.

Unlock the power of love with Ghanaian artisan Kobina Asmah's inspirational creation. As he beautifully puts it, “This artwork conveys the message of loving each other just like Jesus said, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself.’” This profound idea comes to life in a mesmerizing abstract wall art featuring a girl in prayer. Crafted using the stencil technique, the girl appears to emerge from the sese wood board, treated with glue for texture and rendered with expert strokes of acrylics and charcoal.

This abstract work is beautifully carved by Bali's Wayan Rendah. Nestled warmly against his mother's breast, the child shares an inherent connection with her, conveyed through smooth details. Suar wood lends its rich grain to the piece. Rendah names it Ibuku, "My Mother" in Balinese.

Let the tender embrace of these two lovers speak volumes about the depth of their affection. This abstract suar wood sculpture is carved by hand with masterful precision by Balinese artisans, capturing the essence of romance and true love. Presented by Eka, this splendid figurine is a testament to the power of connection and the beauty of enduring love.

Bending his knees to become shorter, daddy reaches behind him to hoist his child onto his back. The toddler's arms meld with those of his father and their bodies form a single, smooth arc. This beautiful example of family love comes from Eric Danquah, who sculpts the pair from African sese wood.

This outstanding suar wood carving by Nyoman Karsa demonstrates the artisan's consummate ability to create abstract scenes full of emotion and energy. Displaying a man and woman engaged in a sensuous kiss, the sinuous contours of the piece mesh the two bodies together, representing the united soul of two people in love. A romantic piece that makes a perfect gift for that special someone.

Artisan Vikrant Bhosle combines traditional techniques with contemporary design to create this stunning rug that adds a vibrant accent to home decor. The artisan uses wool over cotton canvas in their creation, which features an attractive maze pattern in cerulean, ivory, and sapphire blue. The lovely area rug is made in India using a hand tufting method, and features a white cotton canvas backing.

For a fun and lovely addition to your home decor, this composition is painted by Pang-Kod the elephant in Thailand. Working delicately with the paintbrush, the elephant paints an abstract scene with dancing lines of pink, green, yellow, and red.

Asian elephants are an endangered species. By making the Asian elephants' paintings widely accessible to the general public, NOVICA hopes to help increase awareness, encourage conservation, and raise significant funds to assist endangered elephants throughout Asia. For more information, please refer to the elephant's biography.

The reverse side of this original painting features the Elephant Conservation Center's seal of authenticity.

Please note: The elephants hold the paintbrush carefully, by the tip of their trunk - which is also the elephants' delicate nose area. Slight smudging, and an occasional water droplet here and there are to be expected on most elephant paintings. We like to consider that these imperfections add to the conversation value of each piece.