animal wall decor

Formed of three blue peyote buds, a lighted candle is radiant in this exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. A butterfly alights on either side in his composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "The nierika is a mirror that is offered to the sea together with the first corn that has been harvested, in order to renew the cycle of rains that will give life to the next crop cycle. As in most of the ancient cultures of our planet, the candle represents our trajectory between being born and returning. For this reason, even today, during the celebration of our birthday, it is customary to light and blow out as many candles as solar cycles have elapsed. The butterflies and spirals are indicating that existence is energy in permanent transformation between arising from and returning to earth."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

A myriad shades of blue conjure a cool and soothing universe in this elegant nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. Scorpions scuttle purposefully around the center of the composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artist, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "From the focal center of the nierika, the precious flower arises in spiral movement as the culminating expression of the deepest roots. The blossom is keeping in its entrails the seed that will disseminate the power of creative energy. This is symbolized by the scorpions that, in their wonderful body symmetry, show the essence of the power itself, since any imbalance in its mating dance, any missing the target, will cause its own poisoning and thus its own death. Therefore the symbol of cosmos, of order is shown in their mouths and the tails."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

White rabbits chase glowing orange deer around an exquisite nierika, or votive beadwork composition by Kupihaute, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artisan, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl, Spanish and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "This nierika/mirror represents the duality of our existence. The rabbit symbolizes the permanent movement of earthiness reflected in the lunar mirror. The deer is the spirit that animates the movement of our wise memory, marking the spiral path of our ancestral cultures in permanent transformation and adaptation around the peyote-maize." The artist has created the word "eARThiness" to emphasize the word "art" found inside "earth." "For me, this eARThiness is very important and meaningful."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

Crafted of cotton, two colorful owls are depicted in this delightful pair of mobiles from Thailand. Thikaporn designs the mobiles, which are further enhanced by beads of glass and raintree wood. Two gold-tone aluminum leaves dangle, and aluminum bells make a ringing sound.

Red, brown and golden hues announce the arrival of prosperous and harmonious times while decorating this magical creation by Roxana Alas from El Salvador. The artisan works on plasterboard structures, accenting them with repoussé aluminum sheets that complete this set of three butterfly-themed wall accents with a magical illusion. After adding some decoupage details to enrich the pieces' enchanting vibe, the final touch comes in the form of plastic and glass beads, adorning the wings with a charming look.

Crafted of cotton, a lovely red elephant is decorated with floral motifs in this mobile from Thailand. Designed by Thikaporn, the mobile is further enhanced with beads of raintree wood and glass. A gold-tone aluminum leaf dangles below, and two aluminum bells make a ringing sound.

Ceramic meets mango wood in this spirited wall accent that captures the mischievous energy of monkeys through brilliant beadwork and clever design. Created by Indian artisan Savini, the cotton string foundation supports a rainbow of hues that brighten any room while the dangling tassel at the bottom creates a gentle motion that catches the eye.

This delightful turtle-inspired wall hanging transforms any blank space into a burst of personality with its ceramic figures and mango wood beads dancing along a sturdy cotton string. The vibrant colors pop against your walls while the whimsical motifs bring instant charm to bedrooms, nurseries, creative spaces and more. Indian artisan Savini's playful creation finishes with a cheerful tassel that adds movement and texture, making this handcrafted piece a perfect blend of whimsy and artistry.

Butterflies, symbols of magic and change, will transform your environment into a fantasy world full of a refreshing and sweet aura. Bali's Ketut Parwati handcrafts this set of three wrought iron wall accents inspired by these fluttering bugs, painting them in a palette of green hues and adding charming plastic beads.

Attract wisdom and strength to your home with this set of four sparkling camels handcrafted by Yusra in India. Working in wood, the artisan decorates each ornament with sequins, acrylic and glass beads allowing a dazzling look. Then, she adds jute cords for hanging each little camel anywhere.

Attract abundance and prosperity to your home with this set of four shiny fish handcrafted by Yusra in India. Working in wood, the artisan decorates each ornament with acrylic beads and sequins, allowing a luminous look. Then, she adds jute cords for hanging each little fish anywhere.

Add a touch of warmth and charm to your holiday décor with this beautifully handcrafted set of six wool felt ornaments by India’s Renu Rani. Shaped like stars and hearts, each decoration features intricate cotton embroidery in festive leaf, floral and bird motifs, highlighted with glass beads and silver-toned accents for a subtle sparkle. Perfect for Christmas trees, door knobs, windows and beyond, these ornaments come with cotton cords for easy hanging and a practical pouch for storage.