gift idea for women

In a scene of almost divine mystique, a butterfly alights on a budding lotus, their weightless forms rendered by hand on this ceramic box. Ideal for storing jewellery or mementos, it makes a treasured gift for that special someone in your life. Kanda crafts the delightful piece by hand in the celadon ceramic tradition.

This original vase is set on fire with bright hues of orange adorning its volcanic shape. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, transforming the vase into a fascinating work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. A magnificent piece, this vase is the ideal housewarming gift. Not watertight.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that 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. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface and the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

Wadarat Supasirisuk is an artisan from Thailand who finds great pleasure in the process of designing and creating original pieces of jewelry. She presents her own ideas in this pair of stud earrings, crafting them by hand in the remarkable shape of zinnia flowers from sterling silver for a dainty and beautiful look.

This elegant pair of ornaments by Duangkamol of Thailand exudes both grace and strength. The unique, elaborate process of crafting celadon ceramic creates a textured, crackled finish with plenty of visual interest. The attached yellow satin ribbon makes these the ideal ornaments for any holiday tree.

This beautifully bold boho-chic shoulder bag comes from Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana. Eye-catching Hill Tribe inspired motifs in an array of vivid colors are embroidered by hand on the front of the black cotton bag. Golden yellow cord and rain tree wood beads decorate the strap, with a coconut shell button for the closure. The shoulder bag opens to reveal a black cotton lining with an interior zipper pocket that is ideal for smaller items.

Thai artisan Jiap Rojjana creates this stunning shoulder bag inspired by the bold geometric designs of the Akha Hill Tribe. The eye-catching patterns in rich shades of green, orange, red, and blue are embroidered by hand on the front of the black cotton bag. Golden yellow cord and rain tree wood beads decorate the strap, with a coconut shell button for the closure. The shoulder bag opens to reveal a black cotton lining with an interior zipper pocket that is ideal for smaller items.

Because each is an individual work of embroidery art, colors and motifs may vary slightly according to the artisan's inspiration.