small centerpieces

Created by Gunadi in Java, these centerpiece bowls showcase Javanese batik art. A large, medium, and small bowl are carved from wadang wood. Flowers and cherry motifs are applied using the batik method, where a wax resist is painted onto each bowl before it is treated with colorful dyes.

A looming tower composed of many small bricks is the centerpiece for this game from Thailand. Stacking the blocks that are hand-carved from rain tree wood, the goal is to take turns removing them one by one without toppling the tower. An excellent game for two or more players, it is presented by Waraporn Khamsuk, finished with a box for housing the wood bricks.

A teetering tower composed of many small bricks is the centerpiece for this exciting game from Thailand. Stacking the blocks that are hand-carved from rain tree wood, the goal is to take turns removing them one by one without toppling the tower. An excellent game for two or more players, it is presented by Waraporn Khamsuk with a natural finish, arriving with a box for housing the wood bricks.

With its convenient quality of storing cherished memories, such as photos and small keepsakes, inside its tiny hidden compartment, this sterling silver locket ring embodies both timeless charm and practicality. Presented by Sukartini, this unique ring showcases an elegant black onyx stone as its centrepiece exquisitely accompanied by traditional Balinese motifs that evoke a sense of wonder.

The dazzle is in the details in this sterling silver collar by artisan Komang Suastra. Two bubbles surrounded by wrapped wire draw the eye to the small dot motif, encircled by a rope pattern, on each side of the bubbles. Smooth, highly polished sterling silver makes up the rest of the Balinese design, a perfect highlight for the intricate centerpiece.

Peru’s David Laura Zanabria aptly calls his spectacular tapestry “Childhood Dream” because it expresses “my first impressions in the arts and crafts when I was around ten. Birds depicted with intense shades evoke a sense of mysticism when trying to understand where those small animals with their vibrant, colourful plumage came from. It is an entry into a timeless reality triggered by a childhood memory.” The captivating tapestry is hand-woven from wool in a cotton warp and exudes a contemporary style that will make it an instant centrepiece.

A refined decorative dish from the imagination of Daeng Thanunchai. Dark borders tinged with green rotate with lacquered beauty, focusing attention upon the eggshell mosaic at the bottom. Lends a spectacular sense of Thai artistry to any décor. For decorative purposes only.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - 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.

Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and spread out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, they are cracked into small pieces and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Then lacquer is once again applied to the piece and the shells are placed onto this fresh coat. The work is then lacquered twice, and once the lacquer is dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring gleam.

Daeng Thanunchai balances this decorative bowl with contrasting visual textures. The elegant pattern of brown and beige on a black background illustrates the continual evolution of lacquer work in Northern Thailand. Mosaic eggshell patterns adorn the interior, resulting in a singular acquisition for the home. For decorative purposes only.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - 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.

Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and spread out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, they are cracked into small pieces and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Then lacquer is once again applied to the piece and the shells are placed onto this fresh coat. The work is then lacquered twice, and once the lacquer is dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring gleam.

Eggshells present a fantastic motif, the indefinable nebula a testament to the imagination of Daeng Thanunchai. Elaborated with classic Thai techniques, the bowl revels in the vermilion mystique of its exterior. Makes a cherished housewarming gift. For decorative purposes only.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - 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.

Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and spread out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, they are cracked into small pieces and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Then lacquer is once again applied to the piece and the shells are placed onto this fresh coat. The work is then lacquered twice, and once the lacquer is dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring gleam.

A brilliant star lances mystic rays across the forehead of this beaded mask by Higinio Hernandez. It casts white light on the tatei yukahima, or “corn plant,” its golden ears ready to harvest. Teruka the scorpion stands guard over the corn on either side of the mouth, and jicuri, or “peyote” buttons, adorn cheeks and chin. Jicuri is the centerpiece of Huichol ritualism, revered for its curative properties and its ability to enlighten those who partake of it.

Aided by his wife and guided by their imagination and feelings, Hernandez creates these vivid images with brilliant chaquira beads patiently placed one at a time on a papier mache base. Beeswax is used instead of glue. His masks reveal the rich cosmology of the Huichol people and add color and life to any setting.

Because each mask is individually crafted without a pattern, small details may vary, such as the color of a flower or symbol, but without affecting the original design.

Care instructions: Since this exquisite mask is made with the traditional process of attaching the beads with wax, do not expose this piece to direct heat or light, which may cause the wax to dry or soften and thus loosen the beads.