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Men's Paintings
162 items
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Black-Capped Chickadee, Nature-Themed Impressionist Oil Bird and Fruit Painting
Hugo Pichiya
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American Bluebird, Signed Nature-Themed Impressionist Oil Painting of Bird
Hugo Pichiya
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The Ricefields, Impressionist Acrylic on Canvas Rice Field Scape Painting
Made Surita
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Meditative Resonance, Warm-Palette Expressionist Music-Themed Acrylic Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Thought Process II, Signed Expressionist Blue-Toned Acrylic Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
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The Dancers, Expressionist Abstract Nature Colorful Acrylic Painting
Madero
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Triyambhkeshwara, Signed Expressionist Classic Yellow and Red Acrylic Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Echoes of the Soul, Music-Inspired Expressionist Acrylic Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
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Golden Dart Frog, Stretched Impressionist Green and Yellow Frog Painting
Jairo Mora
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Somnath, Signed Expressionist Blue and Pink Acrylic Somnath Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Devotion, Signed Green and Yellow Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
Pooja Kathuria
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Sankat Mochan, Signed Expressionist Dark-Toned Acrylic Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
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Car Series I, Signed Impressionist Warm-Toned Acrylic Cityscape Painting
Preeti Gupta
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Sky High, Signed Expressionist Brown and Red Acrylic Bird Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Power from Nature, Signed Expressionist Colorful Acrylic Horse Painting
Surangrat
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Bond of Love, Traditional Black and Yellow Horse Acrylic Painting
Surangrat
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Blue Lagoon, Signed Abstract Black and Blue Acrylic Painting from India
Preeti Gupta
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Car Series II, Signed Impressionist Yellow-Toned Acrylic Cityscape Painting
Preeti Gupta
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Positive Energy, Signed Expressionist Warm-Toned Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Little Flower, Impressionist Oil and Liquid Glass Child Portrait Painting
Carolina Cabrera
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Mayan Ritual, Expressionist Oil and Liquid Glass Painting from Guatemala
Carolina Cabrera
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Sunshine, Signed Expressionist Oil and Gold Foil Sunflower Painting
Carolina Cabrera
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Celestial Flute, Signed Green and Blue Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
Pooja Kathuria
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Shivalya, Signed Expressionist Traditional Acrylic Hindu Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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First Worship, Signed Impressionist Traditional Acrylic Ganesha Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Mangal Mahadev, Signed Expressionist Traditional Acrylic Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
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Krishna Solace, Hindu-Themed Pink and Yellow Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
Pooja Kathuria
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Dakshineshwari Kali, Signed Expressionist Traditional Acrylic Kali Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Virbhadra, Signed Expressionist Traditional Acrylic Virbhadra Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Rudra Avtar, Signed Expressionist Spiritual Blue and Red Acrylic Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Tribal Bird, Signed Impressionist Leafy Pink and Yellow Bird Painting
Preeti Gupta
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Plant Earth, Signed Expressionist Abstract Blue and Grey Acrylic Painting
Preeti Gupta
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Draupadi, Signed Expressionist Traditional Acrylic Draupadi Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Sadhak, Signed Expressionist Blue and Yellow Acrylic Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Sakti Kunj, Signed Expressionist Red and Blue Acrylic Abstract Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Road Trip, Signed Impressionist Blue-Toned Acrylic Cityscape Painting
Preeti Gupta
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Tridev, Signed Expressionist Vibrant Acrylic Tridev Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Mahakali, Signed Expressionist Traditional Acrylic Mahakali Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Shiv Shakti, Meditation-Themed Blue-Toned Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
Pooja Kathuria
$89.99 Wholesale$89.99 -
Red Algae, Signed Abstract Black and Red Acrylic Painting from India
Preeti Gupta
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Watercolor Bloom, Impressionist Black and Blue Watercolor Painting of Flowers
Renu Jaiswal
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Brahmacharini, Expressionist Red and White Acrylic Brahmacharini Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Morning Prayers, Expressionist Hindu-Themed Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
Pooja Kathuria
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Bramha, Vishnu, Mahesh, Signed Expressionist Warm-Toned Acrylic Trimurti Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Cosmic Sound, Signed Expressionist Acrylic Omkara Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
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Midnight Blossoms, Impressionist Moon and Flower-Themed Watercolor Painting
Renu Jaiswal
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Along the Time, Signed Unstretched Vibrant Abstract Acrylic Painting
Gus Anom
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Natural, Signed Unstretched Brown and Beige Abstract Acrylic Painting
Gus Anom
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Sunshine Blossom, Impressionist Orange and Black Watercolor Flower Painting
Renu Jaiswal
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Vasundhara, Signed Expressionist Acrylic Vasundhara and Peacock Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Cosmic Energy, Signed Unstretched Expressionist Acrylic Omkara Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Classic Bouquet, Impressionist Black and Green Watercolor Flower Painting
Renu Jaiswal
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The Male Medusa, Expressionist Green and Blue Acrylic Painting from Bali
Aricadia
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Abigail, Artistic Nude Acrylic and Oil Painting in Blue Red and Green
Aricadia
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Krishna Moment, Signed Surrealist Warm-Toned Watercolor and Acrylic Painting
Pooja Kathuria
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Beauty in a Pot II, Impressionist Watercolor on Paper Blue Floral Vase Painting
Renu Jaiswal
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Rice Field in Winter, Thai-Made Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting of Rice Field
Sukum Ruangdech
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Rain-Kissed Rice Fields, Signed Impressionist Green Rice Field Oil on Canvas Painting
Sukum Ruangdech
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Flowers of the Old Town, Signed Nature-Themed Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting
Sukum Ruangdech
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Forest Next Door, Impressionist Nature-Themed Landscape Oil Painting of Forest
Sukum Ruangdech
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Phulomlo, Spring-Themed Cherry Blossom Impressionist Oil Painting
Sukum Ruangdech
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Kushmanda Devi, Signed Expressionist Traditional Acrylic Kushmanda Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Meeting Emotions, Signed Abstract Dark-Toned Acrylic Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
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Shivoham, Signed Expressionist Spiritual Acrylic Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
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Shankh Naad, Expressionist Grey and Red Acrylic Shankh Naad Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Cosmic Dance, Signed Expressionist Dark-Toned Multicolor Acrylic Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Tzintzuni, Signed Hummingbird-Themed Xylograph Print from Mexico
R. Fabricio
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Earth Day, Signed Expressionist Leafy Blue and Black Planet Painting
Preeti Gupta
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Plowing Rice Field, Nature-Inspired Impressionist Acrylic Rice Field Painting
Odong Junaidi
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Take Care of Sanghyang Dance, Classic Impressionist Ink on Paper Drawing of Balinese Dance
Odong Junaidi
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Sanghyang Dance, Traditional Impressionist Ink on Paper Drawing from Bali
Odong Junaidi
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Harvest Time, Framed Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting of Costa Rica
Jorge Leiton
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Such Big Eyes For a Pigeon II, Traditional Animal-Themed Wood Block Print in Pink
R. Fabricio
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Such Big Eyes For a Pigeon IV, Traditional Animal-Themed Wood Block Print in Blue
R. Fabricio
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Serene Melody, Expressionist Dance-Themed Acrylic and Watercolor Painting
Sunil Jaiswal
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Melodious Motion, Expressionist Mixed Media Painting of Dancer and Guitar
Sunil Jaiswal
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Silent Sojourn, Abstract Black and White Mixed Media Painting from India
Sunil Jaiswal
$129.99 Wholesale$129.99
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Global artisans use all sorts of materials in their handcrafted jewelry for men. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, and combinations of natural stones are frequently used. In Bali, silver, gold, bone, wood, brass, and stainless copper adorn handmade jewelry. In West Africa, men's jewelry honors the cow, where bone and horns are incorporated into unique pieces.
Traditional artisans handcraft jewelry using the techniques and materials of their ancestors. In Indonesia, the most common mens bracelet is made from Akar Baharnatural, or black, coral. In the Andes, sterling silver, leather, waxed cotton threads, or natural stones adorn handmade jewelry. In Central America, the list includes: gold, brass, cord, wood, or glass. West Africa also makes use of these materials, plus wooden beads. And India incorporates gemstones into its rich history of jewelry.
Since time immemorial, jewelry has been used as a personal ornament, religious signification, or tastes in fashion. Today's handcrafted artisan jewelry is no different. In West Africa, leather is prized by certain tribes and connotes a connection to culture. In Indonesia, black coral, or Akar Bahar, is believed to protect the wearer from witchcraft and evil, and so it is used in many jewelry items for men. In Peru, leaders adorned themselves with garments that were exclusive to their rank, so men's jewelry not only indicated their function, but was also steeped in iconography, religious code, and emblems of power and prestige. In India, artisan jewelry incorporates the motifs of Om, a spiritual symbol signifying the essence of consciousness, and Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings who is honored at the start of rites and ceremonies. Today, artisans working in these classical styles preserve the heritage that was passed down to them over time.
To understand the significance of traditional, handcrafted men's rings, we need to talk about stones. All over the world, stones reveal deep cultural connections to the land, belief systems, and aspirations. In Peru, artisan jewelry makes use of chrysocolla (also known as "Peruvian turquoise"), which was used by the Incas as an inlay in their goldwork. They believed it calmed their emotions and strengthened their immune defenses because it had medicinal powers. In Bali, kecubung (Amethyst) is incorporated into handmade rings because it brings peace to those who wear it. Kalimaya (Opal) is believed to stabilize the mental well-being of the wearer. In Guatemala, jade is the stone of choice, as the Mayans attributed special powers to it, believing it symbolized life, fertility, and power. In India, onyx is a stone of vigor and stamina, which strengthens self-confidence, banishes grief, and stimulates wise decision-making. Lapis lazuli relieves anger and negative thoughts and eases frustrations. Tigers eye stone aids harmony and balance and helps release fear and anxiety. The list of unique stones is as long as the master craftspeople who use them in their traditional jewelry.
From wedding rings to religious symbols, men's rings have carried tremendous significance throughout history. In West Africa, rings were originally used to represent God's unmatched power and the authority of mankind on earth. In India, handcrafted rings have been used to symbolize everything from devotion and fidelity to eternity and belief in a deity. Today, like in many cultures, Indian rings represent love, engagement and marriage. Pre-Hispanic cultures in Central America and South America used handmade jewelry to denote social position, rank, as well as personal adornment. Metal, bone, shell, and stoneparticularly jadewere chosen for beauty and durability. Even the choice of metal has meaning in particular cultures. The Incas, for example, believed that gold was a sacred metal sent by the sun god, Inti, and all mines belonged to the emperor, who protected his metals with great zeal.
Men have worn rings since ancient times as a personal ornament, a sign of social position, official rank, or a symbol of religious beliefs. Handmade jewelry may reflect changes in fashion, but it remains rooted in the history and culture of a people and place. Each unique ring reveals the artistic sensibility of its maker, yet certain symbols and motifs appear frequently. In India, the Om motif has special cultural significance as a sacred spiritual symbol. It signifies ultimate reality, or consciousness. In Bali, the Om Kara, or Ongkara, represents five elements: wind, fire, ether, water, air, and earth, which correspond to different aspects of the human body. Religion and mythology are also manifest in traditional jewelry. Lord Ganesha, one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, is revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. In Bali, Barong is a lion-like mythical creature that symbolizes victory and spiritual protection. These symbols and others can be found on handmade rings from around the world and are ways of honoring history, culture, and spirituality.
More than a mere fashion statement, men's jewelry, including bracelets, have been worn throughout history to communicate cultural, religious, and social beliefs. Prehistoric man adorned his wrists with bones and shells to ward off evil spirits. Wealthy men wore bracelets made of gold and silver to display their power and status. Bracelets evolved over time from good luck charms to status symbols to modern style accessories. All the while, they pick up and preserve meaning from the past. In Peru, gold and silver bracelets were meant to complement each other symbolically. Gold represented the sun, the day, and the masculine. Silver represented the moon, the night, and the feminine. These two bright, powerful metals held one another in balance. In Central America, natural materials decorated men's jewelry to signify a connection to place. Metals, bone, shells, bird feathers (especially the beautiful quetzal bird), and carved stones (particularly jade for its power of fertility and life) protected and decorated the wearer.
Handcrafted mens jewelry captures our undying passion for symbols and meaning through a variety of designs, emblems, and carvings. In ancient Peru, men wore necklaces adorned with pendants of human, animal, and divine characters. A common symbol that has withstood the test of time is the Andean Chakana, or the staggered cross, that attests to the relationship between humankind and the cosmos. In Bali, mens jewelry integrated the cross, the sign of freedom, and Ongkara symbol for oneness and spirituality. In Central America, carved glyphs were commonly used. Animal figures and bird feathers (like the quetzal and macaw) had special significance, as did natural stones. In India, Om and Ganesha symbols are used for protection, prosperity and purity. In West Africa, Gye nyame, symbolizing Gods deep power and infinite knowledge, is still used on necklaces.
There is no right way to wear mens rings. Right hand, left hand, ring finger or thumb, where you place your ring is as much a matter of preference and comfort as it is style. Besides the common ring finger to signify love or marriage, other fingers of note are the index finger, which symbolizes power, leadership, and authority in some cultures, and the thumb, which can signify wealth. Wherever you choose to don it, a handmade ring should be as unique as the man who wears it.
The materials that comprise handmade artisan necklaces are as varied as the makers themselves. Craftspeople all over the world use metals, like sterling silver, gold, copper and brass, to perfect their designs. Cotton or nylon cord and leather are also common materials used in traditional mens jewelry. Wooden beads, cow bones, coconut shells, bamboo, and gemstones all adorn mens necklaces from across the globe.
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"Hello, my name is Sunil Jaiswal. I was born in 1969 and brought up in the beautiful city of Delhi, known as the 'city of lovers.' My childhood... read more
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