artisan instruments

Keep track of your pens, pencils, and markers with this creative office accessory from Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk. Hand crafted from raintree wood, the die is perfect for holding all your writing instruments. Flip the die to another side for more storage room the next time someone gifts you with a new pen.

Replace industrial writing instruments with this handcrafted pencil made from reclaimed newspaper. The brainchild of Irapuato, Mexico native Daniel Piceno, this unique pencil generates awareness for sustainably made goods and repurposed waste while also highlighting the creativity of Mexican artists with its vintage newspaper aesthetic and noteworthy green eraser. Crafting this pencil, Daniel invests many hours into first sourcing the raw material from publishers, then ironing and cutting the rough newspaper before rolling it in layers around the graphite core. Each pencil receives its own unique paper, design and character, plus a signed certificate of authenticity from Daniel.

Hopes and magic travel around Earth by taking the shape of these colorful butterflies, who will now accompany your days with a tender aura. Guatemalan artisan Victor Hugo Lopez hand-paints each of these enchanting pieces, forming this set of three wood magnets, each with a unique hue that transports you to the colorful landscapes of the region.

Give yourself some well-deserved "me time" and enjoy the wonderful selection of exquisite items handmade by Indonesian artisans that make up this gift box curated from the NOVICA Collection meant to make you slow down your busy daily life, learn to live the moment to the fullest and appreciate the simple pleasures in life. A good place to start is by letting yourself reach a serene place thanks to the calming sounds of a bamboo wind chime with floral motifs carved by hand and 15 hand-tuned aluminum chimes designed by Trisna Dewi. Then you can marvel at Nyoman Sudiana's polished suar wood sculpture of a woman pleasantly sitting and meditating with a heart over her head as her guiding light. And finally, you will have 80 pages of handmade rice paper at your disposal for writing down your most intimate thoughts in a pair of journals handmade from kupu-kupu leaves dyed pink and purple, lined in black fabric with agel grass binding and cinnamon stick accents in a design by Komang Sulaksana.

Hand-painted with a golden nature motif, Nikom's expertly crafted parasol gives any room a lovely decorative touch. The Thai artisan stretches 100% cotton over a sturdy bamboo frame before painting the fabric with red butterflies and graceful bamboo stalks.

Do you love meditating? Then you will obsess over this gift box curated from the NOVICA Collection that includes everything from an aromatherapy gift set to a wood chime, all made by the able hands of Indonesian artisans to awaken the senses and procure relaxation. Start with the soothing sounds of a splendid single-note chime, a percussion instrument crafted by Trisna Dewi from teak wood and stainless steel that is played using the accompanying mallet. Then arise the sense of smell with an aromatherapy gift set by Dewa Putra that includes a handmade green hand ceramic incense holder as well as incense sticks and cones in frangipani, lavender and sandalwood scents. Your sense of sight will be stimulated by a suar wood sculpture exquisitely carved by hand by Eka depicting an abstract human figure sitting with her legs crossed in a meditation pose. And once the calming ritual is finished, share your thoughts and emotions in a pair of journals designed by Komang Sulaksan and crafted from kupu-kupu leaves, lined in black fabric with agel grass binding and cinnamon stick accents as well as 80 pages of handmade rice paper.