gifts for artists

The OM symbol, representing all sounds and symbolizing the essence of the universe, is nestled among frangipani blossoms in this magnificent hand carved suar wood wall relief panel by Balinese artisan Seji Taram.

Known as om or aum, omkara is the root of all sounds, emitted as a mantra during meditation. It is believed all desires will vanish, thus attaining self-realization and the highest of knowledge. This one letter symbolizes the most high in the Hindu pantheon, representing every kind of trinity such as Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva, past-present-future, birth-life-death; creation-preservation-destruction, and waking-dreaming-deep sleep.

Floral motifs surround an elegant om symbol in this hand-carved wood wall relief. Om is a sacred symbol and mantra for Buddhist and Hindu traditions alike, associated with wellness and rejuvenation. It is crafted by Bali's Made Mulyani, who comes from a family of artisans.

Indonesian artisan Eka draws inspiration from her wonderful children, working with local artisans to create beautiful works of art. She presents this wall relief, which is hand-carved from local suar wood to depict the om symbol surrounded by floral motifs. Om carries great importance in both Buddhist and Hindu traditions, associated with wellness and rejuvenation.

By Balinese artisan Desak Nyoman Parwati, this rayon wall hanging brings a meditative vibe to your home. It features a rainbow of colors with panels that depict symbols for the different chakras. Each chakra is portrayed within a flower, realized using the batik wax dyeing technique.

Combining Inca motifs with traditional Hindu and Buddhist mandala designs, Peruvian artisan Luis Leon creates a truly mesmerizing tapestry. In tones of blue and yellow, geometric motifs form concentric patterns in this tapestry. Luis works on an artisanal telar de pedal, or floor loom to hand-weave this tapestry of wool.