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In this magnificent Suar wood mask, Nyoman Indrawati Subrata of the Subrata Family captures the beauty and poise of Sita, wife of the Hindu Lord Rama. She works the wood with supreme mastery and exquisite detail. Sita's smooth complexion is framed by an intricate headdress, allowing for a remarkable contrasting texture.

In the Ramayana epic, Sita is kidnapped by Rawana, the demon-king, and held hostage in his palace. Rawana coaxes Sita to stay with him and be his lover. Sita shields herself from Rawana's lust long enough for her husband, Rama, and an army of monkeys to rescue her. Sita now represents supreme devotion and compassion.

With paws clasped in a fervent wish, a charming cat squeezes eyes shut in prayer. Nengah Sudarsana expresses his love for animals through his wood sculptures, carved by hand.

Mystery and grace emerge from an exquisite creation by Vahe Mnacakanyan. Exploring his minimalist and modern style, the Armenian artisan uses tilia wood to handcraft this gorgeous sculpture, whose stainless steel accents, apricot wood base and black hue create a sophisticated vibe around this avant-garde creation.

Maribel Posso takes inspiration from traditional Pucara bulls to create this joyful Pucara horse. It's handcrafted in ceramic and painted with colorful floral designs over a deep red background.

Pucara figurines are a tradition native to the Puno region of Peru that mixes Andean beliefs and traditions with Spanish influences. The sculptures symbolize prosperity, happiness, and fertility and are commonly gifted to newlyweds and kept in homes as good luck amulets.

A playful, excited cat makes a vibrant and fun addition to any home, handcrafted from copal wood and maguey plant fibers in the style of traditional alebrijes. Mexican couple Zeny and Reyna proudly paint this sculpture by hand, drawing inspiration from their cultural roots to cover the cat in bright floral motifs against a teal body. Small parts are separated for shipping to protect from breakage.

Make all feline lovers in your life happy with this charming gift set from Thailand, curated with care by the NOVICA team. Waking up will be the highlight of the day, enjoying coffee, tea or hot cocoa in a delightful cat-themed cup and saucer set handmade from ceramic, boasting an exquisitely hand-painted motif and an elegant ivory and blue glaze. Sporting a playful demeanor, a rendition of the classic Maneki-neko, the Japanese lucky cat known for raising one paw to symbolize good fortune, adorns an exquisite celadon ceramic figurine featuring a delicate crackled green glaze. Finally, a pair of cute kittens comes to life as shiny sterling silver dangle earrings whose intricate openwork accents evoke the art of filigree.

This adorable gift set with charming picks from the NOVICA team crafted in Thailand will be the perfect present for the cat lover in your life. Paws tucked under and tail curled, a cute feline is ready for a nap in an awe-inspiring wall sculpture handcrafted from recycled paper and cement, painted by hand in green and gold to create the illusion of an aged bronze piece. Looking very playful, a version of the traditional Maneki-neko, the Japanese lucky cat raising one paw and believed to bring good fortune, graces a splendid celadon ceramic figurine with a delicate crackled green glaze. And greet the holiday season with the help of three handsome cat ornaments, also handmade in the art of celadon ceramic but with a light blue glazed finish, ready to hang on your tree from yellow satin ribbons.

This natural brown cat will sleep anywhere – on a bookshelf, a table, or a cabinet Nengah Sudarsana carves the sleepy kitty from suar wood, which displays a beautiful natural grain. Sudarsana's admirable expertise is visible in the vivid rendition of this sculpted feline.