artisan goods

Prathin depicts the magnificence of the Subhannahong, or "Golden Swan Ship," the ship belonging to the actual King of Thailand. In olden days, whenever a Thai king wished to travel on a barge, he would be escorted by a procession of up to 100 ships in a procession called Phayuha Yatra. The ships would fall into a war-like formation to ensure the king's safety. Today, the King of Thailand travels on the Subhannahong when he takes offerings to the monks at the royal temple; according to popular belief, it is a sign of good luck to be able to see the king in his royal barge.

The artisan works in the traditional lacquer techniques of Northern Thailand and the images are meticulously etched by hand.

Long considered a symbol of good fortune in Thailand, this sleek elephant will bring luck into your life. Thai artisans carve the sculpture from raintree wood, coating the gentle beast in glossy black lacquer before describing his attire with 24k gold foil.

Crafted by hand from sese wood and aluminum, this handsome wall mask presented by Rita Addo Zakour of Ghana is an interesting addition to an eclectic decor. It is painted black, blue, and red, with shining gold tone accents and a dot motif. Adepa in the Twi language of the Akan tribe means "something good."

Attract success and wealth to your life with a stunning sculpture handcrafted in the traditional Indian style. Made by the skilled artisan Ashish Mehta, this kadam wood artwork comes with traditional motifs in a palette of golden and vibrant hues. Featuring a sturdy base, the work depicts a gorgeous frog resting peacefully at the top, symbolizing good fortune.

Quiet features exude tranquility and good will in this elegant African mask. Adorned with richly embossed brass, the design arises from artisan Rita Addo Zakour's own imagination. She names the exquisite piece Nutifafa, which means "peace be unto you" in the Ewe language.