art decor

Transforming waste wood scraps into unique home decor, the Chaverri Brothers in Costa Rica make a statement for ecological preservation. They reclaim scraps of assorted woods--conacaste, jatoba, teak, blackberry and nazareno--and cover them with resin to create this wonderful trivet. The trivet features a hole for hanging out of the way.
As reclaimed materials are used, please expect each trivet to be a unique work of art.

Peachy brown flowers bloom on a yellow garland with green foliage to grace this voluptuous decorative jar and lid. Isabelle Collins works in the style and technique of classic Talavera ceramics to create a colorful ginger jar. This lidded vase is known in Mexico as a tibor; it was brought to Mexico from the Orient by way of the Philippines in the late 1500s.

"We use the same techniques and styles used in 16th-century Puebla. Classic Talavera used only six colors, all of which were natural glazes compounded at home with mineral pigments. We create our homemade paintbrushes using mule hair or horsehair from the mane or tail, according to the thickness desired for our motifs," the artisan confides.

From the NOVICA Handblown Collection, this stunning set of six, blue-rimmed glasses is individually handcrafted. Clear with a cobalt blue rim, this set brings you the magic of quality Mexican art blowing.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.

Omi Setiawan creates two pretty decorative bowls, working in the time-honoured technique of hand-painted batik art. The albesia wood is carved into the shape of lotus leaves, and adorned with a colourful flower as well as traditional batik motifs.

Aquamarine kisses the rims of six crystalline juice glasses. From the Novica Handblown Collection, this beautiful design is crafted with traditional blown glass techniques as talented artisans transform molten beverage bottles into eco-friendly works of art.

Because each piece is handmade, shape and size can vary slightly and tiny bubbles may appear within the glass. This exemplifies the hand-blown technique, making every piece a unique example of blown glass craftsmanship.