dramatic decor

Open in welcome, a hand is carved from jempinis wood, adding an artistic touch to your home decor. Indonesian artisan Wayan Rendah creates this sculpture, featuring a dramatic black finish.

Designed by Ghanaian artisan Victor Dushie, this striking mask makes an exotic piece of decor. Handcrafted from sese wood and aluminum, the mask is painted in shades of brown and black for a dramatic look.

An exotic accessory to add to your home decor, this set of six hexagonal coasters is presented by Gunadi of Indonesia. Known as Kembang Kanthil in Javanese culture, a motif of magnolia flowers symbolizing love and compassion is stamped onto the coasters using the batik technique. Shades of black, red, and cream give the wadang wood coasters a dramatic touch.

Lavishly machine-embroidered, these dramatic cushion covers are designed by Amit Moza. Crimson poppies blossom on black cotton, each petal created with the aari chainstitch practiced in Kashmir and Gujarat. A slit opening at the back permits insertion of a cushion, and the reverse side is solid black.

Dazzling on a sleek, dark cylinder, a mosaic diamond reveals an ancient craft technique. Lacquerware was brought to Thailand from China centuries ago; today Thai artisans have developed their own unique styles. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a decorative box of dramatic beauty. Once the mango wood is carved into the desired shape it is coated with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied – up to twenty times – before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. Next, eggshells are cleaned and cracked into small pieces. Sompamitre arranges them in the desired pattern on a fresh coat of lacquer. The lid is lacquered twice more and sanded in water until the eggshells appear.

This gorgeous hammock swing is the perfect spot to bask on warm afternoons. The Maya Artists of Yucatan collective hand-weave it from 100% cotton rope in coal black, and add a long braided fringe for a dramatic look. Ropes, wooden rod, and hammock hooks are provided for easy installation.

Hammocks have been used by Mayan peoples since pre-Hispanic times. The Maya Artists of the Yucatan collective seeks to keep this ancient art alive by providing its members with training, access to new materials and techniques, and financial support.