creative gifts

Whether as a whimsical home accent or a gift for a loved one, Balinese artisan Wayan Rendah's newest creation is an homage to female liberation and self-love. Working with suar wood, the artisan hand-carves this polished sculpture of a woman dancing happily on a sturdy base, creating the perfect piece for a cheerful and warm environment.

Revamp your home décor with Monica de Castellanos' remarkable collection of ceramic angel sculptures that seamlessly combine cultural elements with artistic expression. Each piece is hand-painted with utmost precision to depict traditional female attire from various regions of her native Guatemala, like this sculpture showcasing the costume of Cobán. The captivating combination of a white blouse or hüipil adorned with vibrant motifs and a blue skirt with horizontal and vertical stripes creates a truly exceptional design. This spectacular decorative accent is further accentuated with an impressive pair of wings and a harp, making it an ideal choice for enhancing the aesthetics of any living space.

Hand-carved from suar wood with a rich natural grain, an expecting mother is depicted in this artistic nude from Bali. Nyoman Sudiana creates this sculpture, depicting the pregnant woman seated on her heels. Her breasts stand out, ready to feed her newborn child.

"African women are beautiful," says Evelyn Kafui Ahianyo of her inspiration. She creates the elegant design of this sculpture, which she names "Detugbi," meaning "Lady" in the Ewe a dialect spoken by the Anlo tribe of Ghana in the Volta region. The sculpture is carved by hand featuring outspread hands, a small waist and large thighs. She wears glass bead earrings on red cotton threads. The sculpture is adorned with ornate aluminum plates

Full of poise, this Ghanaian sculpture is hand-carved of sese wood and given an antiqued finish. Christian Kwesi Tawiah creates the sculpture to depict a woman. He draws inspiration from the Ashanti tribe of Africa, depicting a woman with braided hair and a long dress.

Bowing low, a woman proffers an offering in a blue bowl. Her body is hand-carved of sese wood and her speckled grey sarong is finished with a wash of white clay to create an aged effect. Colorful and beautiful, this sculpture is designed by Victoria Agyepomaa in Ghana.

You don't need to see the actual features of these two lovers because their body language transmits all there is to know about how much they care about each other. Balinese artisans masterfully carve suar wood by hand to create an extraordinary abstract sculpture presented by Eka where romance and true love take center stage.