coin box

This ornate gilded box is crafted of mango wood by Nantana Sompamitre. She covers it with sleek black lacquer and applies gold foil. The design features a field of aligned pikuns, or flowers, in a mesmerizing pattern.

Like fireworks bursting through the night sky, this eggshell mosaic brings beautiful artistry. It decorates a mango wood jewelry box featuring a lacquer finish in a design by Thailand's Nantana Sompamitre.

Recreating the unique beauty of Thai sunsets, Nantana Sompamitre crafts this exceptional jewelry box. Golden rays shine unto a burnished land as Sompamitre bathes the mango wood box with Thailand's legendary lacquer work featuring gold leaf accents.

Resembling a contemporary miniature night stand or dresser that rests on any tabletop, this jewelry box is presented by Arnon Thongkaew in Thailand. Standing atop four legs, this striking box is handcrafted from teak wood with a rich natural grain. Two drawers pull open to reveal space for storing your jewelry.

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 artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with myriad aluminum beads and pendants, as well as Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965. Brightly colored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass, as well as feathers, complete the stunning design of this headdress.

The 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.

Akha artisan Thikaporn is proud to present this stunning headdress, hand-crafted by her own mother, Sadaporn. She adorns the cotton headdress with an aluminum trapezoid cap as well as beads and pendants. A waterfall of Thai coins dating from 1952 to 1965 is flanked by multicolored beads carved of little leaf boxwood and glass. Colorful feathers complete the stunning design of this 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.

Feeling lucky? Then you shouldn’t miss this awe-inspiring gift set from Thailand, especially curated by the NOVICA team, which includes three stunning accessories centered around elements believed to bring good fortune and blessings. Like the cheerful hand-painted elephant motif that graces the front pocket of a lovely blue cotton shoulder bag, adorned with coconut shell buttons, yellow cotton cords and rain tree wood beads. The fully lined bag has an inner zippered pocket to keep small items handy. Just like the majestic Thai pachyderm, the legendary Chinese coin is said to bring wealth and success. Brass replicas of the iconic coin grace an eye-catching wristband bracelet skillfully set on a braided cord and adorned with glass and rain tree wood beads that serve as the button closure. And last, but not least--the legendary Japanese Maneki-neko cat raising one paw is also a symbol of good luck. It inspires an endearing celadon ceramic figurine of an adorable feline, in this case raising both paws and looking very playful, that will be a whimsical addition to your space.