wedding glasses

This joyful mask in light orange is the creation of West Africa's Christopher Nyasafo. Crafted from native sese wood, the mask is adorned with raffia and recycled glass beads in complementing orange. The mask is called Galoa, named after a tribe of people living in western Gabon. Known to disperse evil forces, this is an okukwe mask, used by the Galoa people in performances during births, initiation rituals, weddings, and funerals.

A refreshing drink makes the perfect day for anyone! Crafted from recycled glass and with traditional techniques, Emma Gutierrez's handblown rocks glasses are a tribute to the traditional customs of Guatemala, as the pair's black hue captures the grace of the region's lifestyle, while its convenient shape ensures a delightful experience.

An ice-cold tequila makes the perfect day for anyone! Crafted from recycled glass and with traditional techniques, Emma Gutierrez's handblown tequila glass is an homage to the traditional customs of Guatemala, as its black hue captures the elegance of the region's lifestyle, all completed with a convenient ice receptacle that also makes sure your shot is always at the correct temperature.

This night of enchanted sensations cannot be complete without Nareerat's dreamy design. The Thai artisan invites you to a fantasy realm where magic is in every detail. Masterfully crafted, the choker has shiny steel wires elegantly holding strands of glass beads in clear, green and turquoise hues—just like a soiree under the moon. The piece has a convenient silver-plated brass clasp and extender for tailored wear.

Breathtakingly beautiful, this stunning decorative headdress is styled after those designed for a bride. Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this admirable headdress, handcrafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with an aluminum trapezoidal cap as well as multicolor pompoms. A waterfall of aluminum coins featuring dragons is flanked by multicolored glass beads to complete the grand design of this wedding headdress.

Originally from Yunan in China, Akha people live in Thailand's northern hills. Akha women are well known for their spectacular traditional costumes which include a headdress, a jacket worn over a halter-like garment, a short skirt, a sash with decorated ends, and leggings. Akha people are a proud and timeless culture, struggling to preserve their ancestral values through their traditional skills and knowledge. Akhas believe in continuity and see themselves as a link in the chain of life, which includes birth, procreation, the preservation of the Akha way of life – which venerates family life – and death, seen as a meeting with their ancestors.

This exquisite mask by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu represents a bride. Gleaming brass, aluminium and colourful beads adorn the handsome piece. "Such masks are used during wedding ceremonies by the Bemba tribes from Zambia," he explains. "The mask is presented to a young woman along with gifts for her family. When she is presented to the bridegroom's family, she puts on this mask to show that her family accepts her future husband."