functional apparel

Designed by Tulsi Dass in India, this lovely lock and key set features a glorious Ganesha motif in vivid green. Indian artisans use brass to hand cast the set, engraving the lock with the elephant-headed deity. Accompanied by two keys, the fully functional set is finished with an antique green patina.

Centered by an engraving of Shiva, the third god in the Hindu triumvirate, this lock and key set is both practical and beautiful. Fully functional, the brass set is hand crafted by India's Tulsi Dass, who finishes the engraving with a green antique finish.

Centered by Ravana, a Hindu demon king symbolizing tyranny and oppression, this lock and key set will deter sneaky hands from your valuables. Indian artisan Tulsi Dass uses brass to hand craft the fully functional set, which includes two keys. Finished in an antique green patina, the set boasts a cool vintage look.

Transform your home bar with this delightful tequila set where rustic charm meets eco-conscious design. The ingeniously crafted stand, fashioned from repurposed iron horseshoe parts, mimics the graceful silhouette of a desert cactus while providing perfect perches for the four included shot glasses. This accessory by Mexican artisan Ricardo Guerra blends rugged sustainability and sophisticated function, bringing authentic Mexican craftsmanship to your gatherings.

Centered by an image of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune, this lock and key set will protect your valuables. Indian artisan Tulsi Dass uses brass to hand craft the fully functional set, which includes two keys. Finished in an antique green patina, the set boasts a cool vintage look.

Ancient customs become a treasure of modern-day décor with this mesmerizing book stand. Shaped like a box with two compartments, their lids open to support a book while the compartments are set to hold personal keepsakes. A third, larger compartment enhances the versatile allure of this elegant piece. Khalid Ali designs this spectacular piece, which he crafts by hand with detailed embossed work on nickel-plated brass.

Suggested book size 6x9in.

Silhouetted against the sky, sparrows perch on bare winter branches. J. Blas depicts the birds in an iron sculpture for the wall. It is designed with four knobs to hang sweaters, caps or keys.

Soft threads the color of bronze are patiently hand-woven into a spacious hammock. Utilizing ancestral techniques, skilled artisans create this beautiful work and adorn its edges with long fringe, crocheted and knotted by hand. From Maya Artists of the Yucatan, its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.

Like pre-Hispanic warriors, rustic figures do battle atop a pyramid. This wonderful creation is the work of Armando Ramírez. Queens are fashioned of screws and bearings, kings are cogwheels and metal scraps, while sparkplugs and other castoffs find a new life as sculpture. Combining art and function, Ramírez creates each piece from discarded automobile parts.