original decor

Reaching skyward, golden branches are silhouetted against the dark sky. Amporn's beautiful reliefe panel is carved from reclaimed teak and depicts a pipal tree, central to the Buddhist faith in Thailand.

The pipal is a variety of fig that grows in India. Buddha achieved enlightenment while meditating beneath such a tree, which then became known as a bodhi, or "enlightened" tree. Some of these trees in Thailand are said to derive from cuttings of the original bodhi.

Tiny blossoms surround a radiant sunflower as they flourish in a magic garden; it is framed by verdant leaves on curling vines. Tay Nontawat designs this extraordinary panel, which he carves from four different pieces of teak wood. He works with a fine chisel and knife to achieve a finely detailed work. Nontawat then joins the two parts together and allows them to dry in the sun; he then embellishes the relief panel with lacquer paints.

Due to the handcrafted nature of this product, there could be slight difference in color. It could also present a rough finished, which is Nontawat's intention as it serves to emphasize the original appeal of this piece.

Selecting a scrap piece of precious teak wood, the Chaverri Brothers transform it into a bookmark. They carve mora, a kind of wild blackberry wood, into the silhouette of a blossoming rose to crown their original design.

Representing the learning that comes from reading, a wise little owl crown this original design. The Chaverri Brothers transform a scrap piece of precious teak wood into a bookmark. They carve mora, a kind of wild blackberry wood, into the silhouette of the bird.

Representing the exotic flora of Costa Rica, a splendid hibiscus blossom adorns this original design. The Chaverri Brothers transform a scrap piece of precious teak wood it into a bookmark. They carve mora, a kind of wild blackberry wood, in the silhouette of the beautiful tropical flower.