sculpture of hands

Ideal for cooking or serving, these spoons are carved by hand from natural wood, so they won't scratch the pots. Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors presents this practical set of three spoons, which are carved by hand from natural jobillo wood, which is a sustainable wood with brown to dark red and golden hues. Set includes three different size spoons.

Please note that hot and/or spicy food may dye the natural wood, yet spoons can be filed and finished with oil to return to natural coloring.

Using distinctive-looking jobillo wood, the members of the Petén Wood Artisan Sculptors hand-carve this ice cream scoop. These artisans demonstrate their desire to protect the natural habitats of their native Guatemala by choosing woods that are local and certified.

Ideal for serving sushi and other fine dishes, this set of four plates is created by Rian Kusuma in Bali. Kusuma works with teak wood, diligently carving each plate by hand in a square shape with a slightly curved surface. Each plate is given a finish that accentuates the teak wood's natural grain.

A hand embraces a bottle of wine in anticipation of a shared drink and good company. By Wayan Rendah, this sculptural bottle holder extends an invitation.

Wine not included.

Warm travertine makes a neutral background for dramatic black and rose marble. Skillfully combining the colors of natural stone, the Sierra Family crafts a backgammon set sure to provide hours of retos (challenges). The playing pieces are sculpted from rose and black marble, and the game set includes three dice; the numbers on the betting die are traced by hand.

Because each piece is crafted of natural stone, there may be slight variations in color and grain from that pictured.

The perfect home accessory for offering a cerebral challenge, this mini chess set from Mexico is presented by the Sierra Family. The artisans work with onyx and marble, diligently hand-carving each tile and chess piece to display natural hues of brown and ivory. The chess set's petite size makes it the perfect home accessory for any space.

Richly veined marble adds a translucent contrast to deep rose marble and sleek black onyx. The three varied tones of natural stone unite in a colorful table game by the Sierra Family. Beautiful and unusual, it makes a wonderful gift.

The playing board is created from selected pieces of sectioned marble and onyx slabs. First they are cut with a diamond disk. At this stage, the disk is cooled with water so that the stone will not shatter. The design is then perfected with files before the pieces are polished to a glowing sheen. "For us, it is very important to give our clients the best in quality and originality, transforming stone into functional products - whether for diversion or decoration," Mireya Sierra tells us.

Stone sculpting is a traditional regional handicraft, and the Sierras are famous for the skill and the quality of their work. Because each piece is sculpted individually, there may exist slight variations in the color and grain pattern of the stone. The set includes 60 colored glass marbles.