gifts we love

This statuette from Balinese artisan Wek Bali is perfect for anyone with romance on their mind. Hand carved from hibiscus wood with an attractive natural grain, the sculpture features a woman whose body is formed from a curved, openwork heart. Swirling spiral designs add lovely details to the sculpture.

This statuette from Balinese artisan Wek Bali is perfect for anyone with romance on their mind. Hand carved from hibiscus wood with an attractive natural grain, the sculpture features a woman whose body is formed from a curved, openwork heart. Swirling spiral designs add lovely details to the sculpture.

Cheek to cheek, sweethearts crown this elegant mask, superbly carved by hand. From Eka, it showcases the unusual grain of natural hibiscus wood. This wood varies widely in its tones and patterns, thus each mask is an absolutely unique work of art. "What we share with our soulmate sometimes seems like a perfect dream. I dedicate my feelings and best memory of love, always in my mind," the Balinese artisan confides.

Through the Callotl Project, the Domenech Foundation in El Salvador focuses on the sustainable development of the Costa del Sol region and the conservation of sea turtles. They achieve this goal by creating sustainable products made from parts of the coconut fruit that were previously underutilized and often burned as firewood in the area. Their creations are not only eco-friendly products but also a reflection of the flora, fauna and breathtaking landscapes of the region. Salvadoran artisans expertly carve coconut shells to create this practical soap dish, featuring a modern design with three drainage holes and a pinewood base, perfect for securely holding your soap bars in place while adding an organic touch to your bathroom.

This exquisite traditional sculpture is hand carved in crocodile wood by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance together. During the dance, twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

Carved from crocodile wood and painted by hand, this diminutive box depicts Sugriwa amid birds and flowers. Gung Gus creates the lovely design. The Hindu epic Ramayana tells how Sugriwa and his brother Subali bathed in the enchanted lake of the forest, thus turning into monkeys and becoming kings of different kingdoms. They helped Rama rescue Sita from the evil king Rahwana.