artisan instruments

Immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of this enchanting wind chime created to weave a spell of serenity and relaxation. Bali’s Sindhu Nata designs this fabulous accessory handcrafted from bamboo, boasting unique hand-painted floral motifs and lovely pyrography spiral details. An albesia wood accent dangling at the center gives the perfect finishing touch. The artisan aptly names the wind chime ‘Kintamani,’ in homage to the picturesque village of his homeland.

Hand-painted flower motifs bring a sweet touch to Balinese artisan Sindhu Nata, who uses bamboo and a coconut shell to handcraft a wind chime. The item features natural brown tones, with every piece joined by a sturdy black nylon cord.

Playing traditional instruments and dancing with revelry, a group of people celebrate baby Jesus in this retablo by Peruvian artisan Erika Ulloa. Within a box of wood, the musicians, Jesus, Joseph, Mary, and an alpaca are crafted of ceramic for an intricate composition. Erika diligently paints the retablo by hand, opening with floral doors that swing on faux leather hinges.

Music comes alive in miniature through this vibrant retablo that transforms an Andean instrument shop into a captivating three-dimensional scene. Bold florals and delicate leaves dance across the tornillo wood frame in rich, eye-catching hues while inside, hand-sculpted ceramic figures bustle about their musical world with remarkable detail and personality. Handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo, this charming retablo brings the energy and tradition of Andean culture directly into your space, ready to grace your table or wall with its metallic hanger.

Cobblestone pathways wind through this captivating oil painting where Antigua Guatemala's historic charm unfolds during sunset and beneath the watchful gaze of the majestic Volcano of Water. Each brushstroke from Guatemalan artist Boni (Bonifacio Maxia Cutzal) breathes life into traditional houses that line the street, their weathered facades telling stories of centuries past. Vibrant trees and flowers burst from every corner of the canvas while the iconic St. Francis Church stands as a steadfast landmark within this perfectly balanced composition—a tangible slice of Guatemala's cultural heritage captured in oils.

Titled Atardecer en Antigua Guatemala in Spanish.