hanging plates

Poised to leap, a tiny frog scans the forest with bright eyes. A harbinger of rains, his shrill evening song echoes through the tropical rainforest of Bali. Perched on a ceramic plate, the minuscule amphibian graces an original design by Putu Oka Mahendra.

Bouquets of splendid ashokas --the flower of a tree considered sacred by Hinduism and associated with purity and love-- are crowned by exquisite hanging freshwater cultured pearls in a winning combination created by Indonesian designer Wayan Karang. Hand-crafted from 18k gold-plated brass, the dangle earrings shine bright thanks to their high polish finish.