Name: Wood alebrije figurine, Turtle Friend
SKU: 324272

Busy Bees Handcrafted Wood Bee Sculpture with Mushroom-Like Base

Yudi Suardi

(283)

Redefine your home decor with Balinese artisan Yudi Suardi's remarkable wooden sculpture where three bee figurines meticulously hand-carved from jempinis wood peacefully rest on mushrooms. The figurines crown a captivating base made from benalu or parasite wood, ingeniously fused from plant and tree bark. Expert craftsmanship makes this alluring sculpture a decorative accent like no other, infusing your home with a natural and distinctive charm.

£54.78 Wholesale

£54.78
Cute Mushrooms Wood Wall Art with Hand-Painted Mushrooms from Bali

Made Arsa

If you're searching for a distinctive and charming accent to elevate your home décor, look no further than Bali's Made Arsa's exquisite wood wall art where gamal wood left in its natural state and shape is embellished with petite mushroom figurines carved from jempinis wood. Each mushroom is carefully hand-painted in its characteristic red and white colour scheme, creating a whimsical and splendid aesthetic.

£63.92 Wholesale

£63.92
Shepherds Wood ornaments (Set of 4)

Emmanuel Nyadedzor

(60)

Inspired by the Christmas story, Daniel Nyadedzor depicts the shepherds who came to worship baby Jesus. He creates distinguished personages of varying personalities, in the style of traditional masks. Sculpted of sese wood, these ornaments bring a distinctive African touch to holiday décor.

Because each ornament is individually carved and painted by hand, the features may vary slightly.

£45.65 Wholesale

£45.65
Gardening Curated Garden Gift Set with 5 Items from Thailand

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Invite soothing sounds and charming allure into your garden with this delightful gift set from Thailand, curated with care by the NOVICA team. Put your green thumb to work with the help of an exquisitely handcrafted ceramic flower pot featuring light grey and light blue tones embellishing the smooth surface. A trio of adorable turtle figurines will be a cherished addition to your garden decor, expertly fashioned from celadon ceramic with its distinctive crackled finish and green glaze. Once you’ve created the perfect environment for your outdoor space, you can relax by listening to the beautiful sounds of an elephant-themed wind chime crafted from aluminium, brass and a metallic alloy composition, showcasing delicate raintree wood bead accents.

£81.17 Wholesale

£81.17
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Kashmir Distinction Handmade Papier Mache Box with Leaf Motif (5 Inch)

Fida Hussain

(66)

This petite decorative box with a lid the creation of Fida Hussein in India. It is crafted from weeping willow wood and covered with papier mache. It is then painted by hand with a black and gold chinar leaf motif in exquisite detail. The box is given a glossy lacquer finish and is ready to store small treasures.

£32.13 Wholesale

~~£36.52~~ £32.13
Kashmir Distinction Round Hand Painted Papier Mache Box (4 Inch)

Fida Hussain

(66)

This decorative box is the creation of Fida Hussein in India. The petite lidded box is crafted from weeping willow wood and covered with papier mache. It is then painted by hand with a black and gold chinar leaf motif in exquisite detail, given a glossy lacquer finish and is ready to store small treasures.

£28.78 Wholesale

~~£34.49~~ £28.78
Turtle Friend Handcrafted Copal Wood Alebrije Turtle Figurine

Jesus and Roxana Hernandez

(102)

This charming multicolored turtle figurine from Mexico will be a cheerful addition to your home decor. Artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez handcraft the turtle from copal wood, painting it with the detailed motifs that are distinctive to alebrije artwork.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

£71.02 Wholesale

£71.02
White Charm Eggshell mosaic centerpiece

Nantana Sompamitre

(122)

Tradition is transformed into contemporary décor through Nantana Sompamitre's talented artistry. She handcrafts this precious footed bowl centerpiece in the image of Buddhist offering bowls. Sompamitre works with a team of skilled artisans trained by her, and together they seek to preserve Thailand's kruang-kern, or "lacquerware heritage.""This piece is inspired by the people's faith in Buddhism and their ceremonies," explains Sompamitre. "This is the real character of Lanna people, it represents this rich culture of ours."

To craft a piece such as this one, mango wood is carefully hand-shaped upon a lathe and then a mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks - is applied. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal, which is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper and several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and finely cracked to be patiently arranged in a mosaic pattern upon a fresh coat of lacquer. The work again lacquered twice, and when dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally rinsed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring distinctive gleam.

£144.08 Wholesale

£144.08
Island Flavor Hand-Carved Palmyra Palm Wood Salad Serving Set (Set of 2)

Moo and Aud

(1)

Those paradisial scapes of the Thai region have a distinctive, serene vibe present in every element that composes its identity. Inspired by this unique, peaceful and tropical essence, artisans Moo and Aud work with natural palmyra palm wood to create this salad spoon and fork set, whose natural dark tone and grain pattern will make you feel in one of those stunning forests next to the sea.

£27.39 Wholesale

£27.39
Green Kitty Garden Cat and Floral-Themed Celadon Ceramic Mini Planter in Green

Duangkamol

(504)

Adorable cats and delicate flowers adorn a petite planter expertly handcrafted from celadon ceramic in Thailand. Artisan Duangkamol’s fabulous flower pot showcases celadon’s distinctive green glaze and crackled finish, infusing your environment with warmth and whimsy.

£36.52 Wholesale

£36.52
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Blue Kitty Garden Cat and Floral-Themed Celadon Ceramic Mini Planter in Blue

Duangkamol

(504)

Sweet cats and cute flowers adorn a petite planter expertly handcrafted from celadon ceramic in Thailand. Artisan Duangkamol’s fabulous flower pot showcases Celadon’s distinctive blue glaze and crackled finish, infusing your environment with a dreamy and serene vibe.

£34.49 Wholesale

£34.49
Green Little Garden Celadon Ceramic Mini Planter with Floral Motif in Green

Duangkamol

(504)

This charming celadon ceramic mini flower pot is the perfect haven for small plants. Boasting a stylish square shape and the distinctive crackled finish of celadon, Thai artisan Duangkamol’s splendid design also features a tranquil green glaze and delightful floral motifs.

£36.52 Wholesale

£36.52
Eden's Flight, Recycled Plastic Mobile with Three colourful Hummingbirds

Karolyn Cruz

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Lovely Mushrooms, Wood Wall Art with Hand-Painted Mushrooms Made in Bali

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£63.92
Blooming Kashmir in Yellow, Yellow Papier Mache on Wood Floral Leaf Bird Decorative Box

Mohammad Hussain Baba

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~~£27.39~~ £23.89
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Kanda

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Ketut Sandi

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Monarchs of Hope, Pair of Hand-Painted Wood Butterfly Ornaments with Ribbons

Alejandra Gallardo

(8)

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Luxurious Green, Thai Celadon Ceramic Decorative Leaf-Themed Jar in Green

Penpan

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Kanda

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Angel Ceron Artisan Association

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Wood alebrije figurine, 'Turtle Friend'

Jul 31, 2018

Beautiful and charming!!

I'm always happy with the high quality of my NOVICA purchases, and this darling little turtle is no exception! 'He' is a lovely, magically painted talisman - very unique... It's a bonus to be able to support the artisans in this fashion. Thank you, NOVICA!!

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