dining room decor

This photo frame from Indonesia is a statement in ecological artistry. The frame is crafted by hand with card stock covered with rice paper and finished with lamtoro peels in light and dark brown. Designed to display either a vertical or horizontal 2x3 photograph.

Handcrafted of ceramic, this serving bowl will add a tropical vibe to your kitchen or dining room. Putu Oka Mahendra from Bali designs the bowl, crafted to resemble a banana leaf and given a glazed green finish.

Amit Moza designs a beautiful pair of cushion covers in 100% cotton. The intricate tree design is created using aari embroidery, a specialty of Kashmiri artisans. Slit openings on the solid white backs allow the insertion of pillows. The unique motifs are inspired by the coming of spring, with leaves swaying joyfully in the breeze.

A symbol of optimism and of life itself, fig leaves poise on spiral stems. Gulam Rasool is a master at traditional jali or openwork carving. Working in soapstone, he crafts a beautiful pair of candleholders for the romantic glow of tea lights.

A small flock of birds sits among the floral blooms of a huge tree in this lovely pair of cushion covers. Designed by artisan Amit Moza from India, white cotton is used as a base for the gorgeous aari embroidery. This particular type of embroidery, a specialty of Kashmiri artisans, involves a hooked needle that creates the unique chain-stitch seen on these elegant covers. Shades of blue thread are used for the friendly fowl, which makes them stand out beautifully against the light, earthy tones of green and brown chosen for the tree. The backs of the covers are plain white, and feature a slit opening for the cushions.

Covering a globe with fertile promise, lavish leaves bring their beauty to this design. Gulam Rasool is a master at traditional jali or openwork carving. Working in soapstone, he crafts a beautiful candleholder for the romantic glow of a tea light.