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Home Wall Decor
1,990 items
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Floral Reflections, Hand Carved Floral Wooden Hand Mirror from India
GlobeIn Collection
$9.99 Wholesale$9.99 -
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Green Daghdghan, Handcrafted Traditional Green Ceramic Armenian Daghdghan
Shahe Harutyunyan
$49.95 Wholesale$49.95 -
Golden Reflections, Decorative Brass Geometric Wall Hanging from India
GlobeIn Collection
$19.99 Wholesale$19.99 -
Turquoise Blossom, Round Turquoise Glass Mosaic Tile Mirror with Flower Motif
Kamal
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Aqua Splash, Aqua and Lime Round Glass Mosaic Mirror from India
Kamal
$66.29 Wholesale$77.99$66.29 -
Heron Pond, Heron Lilies and Lotus Wall Relief Panel in Hand Carved Wood
Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari
$59.49 Wholesale$69.99$59.49 -
Success Attraction, Traditional Amenian Ceramic Amulet
Shahe Harutyunyan
$19.55 Wholesale$23$19.55 -
Three Anchors, Artisan Crafted Nautical Theme Wooden Coat Rack from Bali
Putu Suserini
$30 Wholesale$59.99$30 -
Song of Spring, Reverse Painted Glass Floral Handmade Mirror
Asunta Pelaez
$178.49 Wholesale$209.99$178.49 -
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Delightful Homestead, Hand Made Wood Aluminum Decorative Spoon from Ghana
Elizabeth Alorchie-Apetor
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Gianyar Celebration, Crocheted Mandala-Inspired Colorful Cotton Wall Hanging
Nengah Marga
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
White Colonial Wreath, Aged White Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru
Asunta Pelaez
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Ancestral Amulet, Traditional Hand-Carved Walnut Wood Daghdghan Wall Decor
Armen Khachatryan
$41.65 Wholesale$49$41.65 -
Golden Dragonfly, Hand Cast Bronze Dragonfly Wall Hook
Adi Noviantara
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Monstera, High-Polished Round Brass Monstera Leaf Wall Art
Far Fetched Jewelry
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
Multicolor Mariposa, Handcrafted Multicolor Steel Wall Art from Mexico
J. Blas
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Cuzco Meadow, Round Wall Mirror with Floral Reverse Painted Glass
Gliseria Soto
$74.79 Wholesale$87.99$74.79 -
Banana, High-Polished Round Brass Banana Leaf Wall Art
Far Fetched Jewelry
$59.46 Wholesale$69.95$59.46 -
Positive Vibes, Set of 3 Cotton Wall Hangings with Inspirational Quotes
Sandeep Malhotra
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Polka Band, Polka Band Mini Cuckoo Clock
National Geographic Classic Collection
$79.01 Wholesale$92.95$79.01 -
Small Beige Aztec Calendar, Ceramic plaque
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Our Lady of Tepeyac, Decoupage on Pinewood Wall Plaque of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Ana Maria Gonzalez
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
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Priests, Handcrafted Wood Christmas Ornaments (Set of 3)
Emmanuel Nyadedzor
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Garden Gold, Handcrafted Andean Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror
Asunta Pelaez
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Flip Flops in Maroon and Blue, Hand Carved Wood Coat Rack Agel Grass from Indonesia
Putu Suserini
$27.99 Wholesale$39.99$27.99 -
Frangipani Garden, Hand Carved Floral Wood Wall Relief Panel from Indonesia
Luh Mas Sri Pertamiari
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
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Numerical Home, Handcrafted Colorful Talavera Ceramic Address Plaque
Juana Ponce
$16.99 Wholesale$19.99$16.99 -
Miniature Heart Too, Mexican Heart-shaped Black Ceramic or Barro Negro Wall Art
Margarita Revilla
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Om Dream in Yellow, Om-Themed Batik Rayon Wall Hanging in Yellow from Bali
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$25.49 Wholesale$29.99$25.49 -
Avian Friends, Steel Wall Sculpture of Two Colorful Birds from Mexico
J. Blas
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Cuzco Snowflake, Colonial Style Reverse Painted Glass Wall Mirror
Gliseria Soto
$76.49 Wholesale$89.99$76.49 -
Beach in Sky Blue, Hand Carved Beach Wood Sign Agel Grass from Indonesia
Putu Suserini
$23.99 Wholesale$29.99$23.99 -
Small Ochre Aztec Calendar, Mexico Archaeological Ceramic Placque
Angel Ceron Artisan Association
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Hummingbird and Hollyhocks, Handcrafted Bird Metal Art for the Wall
Alejandro de Esesarte
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Fork and Spoon, African Handmade Wood Fork and Spoon Wall Art (Pair)
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
$35.99 Wholesale$59.99$35.99 -
Golden Empire, Handcrafted Bronze Gilded Wood Wall Mirror from Peru
Gliseria Soto
$110.49 Wholesale$129.99$110.49 -
Cuzco Blue, Floral Reverse Painted Glass and Wood Wall Mirror
Gliseria Soto
$106.24 Wholesale$124.99$106.24 -
Beautiful Arrangement, Floral Motif Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror
Gliseria Soto
$93.49 Wholesale$109.99$93.49 -
Flower Peace, Batik Rayon Bunting with Peace Motif
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$22.09 Wholesale$25.99$22.09 -
Lotus Buddha, Balinese Hand Crafted Wood Buddha Relief Panel
Seji Taram
$63.74 Wholesale$74.99$63.74 -
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Solidarity and Unity, World Peace Project Hand Painted Reverse Glass Wall Art Peru
Asunta Pelaez
$110.49 Wholesale$129.99$110.49 -
Noble Tree of Life, High-Polished Nature-Themed Round Brass Wall Art
Far Fetched Jewelry
$67.96 Wholesale$79.95$67.96 -
Pair of Sparrows, Handmade Metal Wall Art of Birds on Branches
J. Blas
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Golden Rays, Unique Reverse Painted Glass Mirror from Peru
Asunta Pelaez
$144.49 Wholesale$169.99$144.49 -
Buddha Relaxes, Signed Balinese Buddha Suar Wood Relief Panel Sculpture
Eka
$72.24 Wholesale$84.99$72.24 -
Colonial Arrangements, Hand-Painted Floral Wall Mirror
Gliseria Soto
$101.99 Wholesale$119.99$101.99 -
Rice Petals, Floral Motif Batik Rayon Wall Hanging from Bali
Desak Nyoman Parwati
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Hacienda Starfish, Talavera-Style Ceramic Starfish Wall Sculpture from Mexico
Juana Ponce
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Jolly Petals, Hand-Painted Floral Blue and Red Ceramic and Iron Hook Pair
Chirag Choudhary
$33.99 Wholesale$39.99$33.99 -
Victorious Salamander, Handcrafted Salamander-Shaped Golden Iron Wall Art
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$57.79 Wholesale$67.99$57.79 -
Antique Reflections, Turquoise Floral Reverse-Painted Glass Wall Mirror from Peru
Asunta Pelaez
$42.49 Wholesale$49.99$42.49 -
Verdant Spring, Hand Made Reverse Painted Glass Bird Mirror
Asunta Pelaez
$178.49 Wholesale$209.99$178.49 -
Evergreen Reflection, Hand Crafted Javanese Evergreen Tree Tabletop Mirror
Sapto Daryono
$49.29 Wholesale$57.99$49.29 -
Reflecting Love, Guatemalan Fair Trade Flowers and Hearts Wood Wall Mirror
Valenzuela Family
$219.29 Wholesale$257.99$219.29 -
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Red Petal Parade, Red Batik Geometric Flower Rayon Banner Wall Hanging
Desak Nyoman Parwati
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Bluebells on Scarlet, Fair Trade Reverse Painted Glass Mirror
Asunta Pelaez
$123.24 Wholesale$144.99$123.24 -
Talavera Star, Hand-Painted Talavera-Style Ceramic Star Wall Sculpture
Juana Ponce
$23.79 Wholesale$27.99$23.79 -
Cajamarca Warmth, Rectangular Glass Wall Mirror Reverse Painted from Peru
Asunta Pelaez
$186.99 Wholesale$219.99$186.99 -
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Dawn in Tegalalang, Macrame Cotton Wall Hanging in Ivory from Bali
Elis Mufarroha
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Single Hibiscus, Balinese Hand Carved Hibiscus Flower Wood Relief Panel
Seji Taram
$38.24 Wholesale$44.99$38.24 -
Victorious Geckos, Set of Two Gecko-Shaped Golden Iron Wall Art Pieces
Narakorn Wongnitkorn
$84.99 Wholesale$99.99$84.99 -
Plumeria Garland, Round Floral Wall Mirror Hand Carved from Wood
Sarwaedi
$67.99 Wholesale$79.99$67.99 -
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Harmonious Connection, Handwoven Hexagon Cotton Wall Hanging in Brown Hues
Sandeep Malhotra
$46.74 Wholesale$54.99$46.74 -
Sunny Bonsai, Handcrafted Mexico Steel Wall Sculpture of a Tree
Alejandro de Esesarte
$161.49 Wholesale$189.99$161.49 -
Sapphire Beach, Modern Round Glass Mosaic Wood Wall Mirror in Blue and Aqua
Kamal
$108.79 Wholesale$127.99$108.79 -
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Gianyar Waves, Hand-Carved Traditional Albesia Wood Wall Accent from Bali
Citra
$55.24 Wholesale$64.99$55.24 -
Black Balsamina Buds, Hand Carved Black Floral 15-Inch Wall Mirror from Bali
Sarwaedi
$108.79 Wholesale$127.99$108.79
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The Village Council
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As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.
When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.
To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.
When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.
While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.
Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.
The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.
The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.
Absolutely! Handblown glass offers a wonderful opportunity to recycle glass from discarded wine and beverage bottles and give them a unique new life born of fire. Artisans often acquire materials from bottle factories or local restaurants, which helps eliminate waste and potential environmental contamination. Their artistry creates something new, beautiful, and more valuable that can be used and appreciated for years to come.
There are a few things to consider when buying handblown cocktail glasses. First, make sure they are well made and of good quality. When held up to the light, a quality piece of handblown glass will not show rough edges or cracks, will have a smooth finish on the bottom, and will not tip or wobble. Their size should be suited to your needs and they should feel stable. Additionally, you might consider if the glass design and style will be adaptable to your drink(s) of choice. Cheers!
Featured Reviews
A cherished image of Buddha in repose - very calming
I have this in my home office, as an inspiration & as a calming influence. It works! Very beautiful.
Connie
Feb 8, 2022
His Eye is on the Sparrows
Love this metal wall art. Birds are messengers and these make you stop and think--seeing them on the same branch but looking in different directions.
A gorgeous piece - Bold colors
We love our Talavera Star. When I bought this, it was the last one. I was so happy to see it appear on Novica again so more can buy one and appreciate its beauty.
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Asunta Pelaez Reverse-painted glass mirrors and trays
"A dream is a wish your heart makes. It doesn't come true through magic. It requires determination and hard work."
"My passion for art comes from the depths of my heart. It's in my DNA. From childhood, I attended all the drawing and painting classes at school.... read more
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