living room decor

Combining minimalist trends and the essence of the Thai forests, Phanit's set of two coasters is the perfect addition to a moment of refreshing drinks. Crafted from sturdy longan wood, the accessories feature a handy geometric shape accented with the wood's unique natural hue and grain pattern.

A blend of rustic wood and intricate macrame, this geometric-themed hanging shelf brings warmth and charm to your decor. Two pinewood tiers rest securely within hand-knotted cotton cords, with delicate fringes swaying below for a natural, carefree finish. Whether for plants, books or your favorite treasures, this design by Joelle Perret in Costa Rica makes any space a little more inviting.

Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk brings a fun twist to game night with a set of 16 wooden logic puzzles that will have everyone’s minds working overtime. Crafted from raintree wood and rubberwood, each puzzle—like the Bricked Lock, Burr Puzzle, Falling Star, Diamond Cube, Snake Cube and more—offers a new challenge. Neatly housed in a stylish storage box, this collection turns every piece into a clever hands-on adventure.

Patzún, a traditional Guatemalan village, is the main inspiration for Meliza Tzay's newest design. Using a palette of intense colors, Meliza paints a set of four pine wood wall accents featuring floral and geometric motifs, making a marvelous piece of art.

Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, Jesus and Roxana Hernandez of Oaxaca design and craft this intriguing owl alebrije sculpture from copal wood. "In our village, most of the men and women are wood-carvers and we specialize in Mexico's traditional alebrije sculptures. These are colorful and fanciful figures carved from natural branches that depict all kinds of...imaginary creatures," Jesus explains.

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.