home decor accessory

Manolo and Lucho choose the fleur-de-lis symbol, representing divine protection, to decorate this wall mirror. The Peruvian artisans emboss the symbol around a leather frame, painted gold-tone against a body of black. This rectangular decor accessory brings a sophisticated vibe to any home.

An explosion of tropical flora accented with brilliantly colored birds decorates this parasol by Nikom. It is painted by hand with bright oils on white cotton that has been stretched over a bamboo frame. Use it to add a touch of Thai style to your home or block the heat of the sun. The parasol features a stand that makes it perfect for setting up in your backyard.

Exquisite openwork accents crafted in legendary Indian jali style adorn all sides of this marvelous decorative box hand-carved from sandalwood. Keep your jewellery and most prized possessions in this wonderful home accessory featuring brass hinges presented by Rahul Jain.

This beautiful set of 12 square ceramic tiles features a yellow sunflower motif framed by flourishes in cobalt. The cheerful tiles would make a magnificent backsplash or as decoration for a fireplace mantel. Isabelle Collins works in the style and technique of classic Talavera pottery, using color schemes that date back to the 1500s. "We use the same techniques and styles used in 16th-century Puebla. Classic Talavera used only six colors, all of which were natural glazes compounded at home with mineral pigments. We create our homemade paintbrushes using mule hair or horsehair from the mane or tail, according to the thickness desired for our motifs," the artisan explains.

Peachy brown flowers bloom on a yellow garland with green foliage to grace this voluptuous decorative jar and lid. Isabelle Collins works in the style and technique of classic Talavera ceramics to create a colorful ginger jar. This lidded vase is known in Mexico as a tibor; it was brought to Mexico from the Orient by way of the Philippines in the late 1500s.

"We use the same techniques and styles used in 16th-century Puebla. Classic Talavera used only six colors, all of which were natural glazes compounded at home with mineral pigments. We create our homemade paintbrushes using mule hair or horsehair from the mane or tail, according to the thickness desired for our motifs," the artisan confides.

Delicate crosshatch patterns become brown floral tendrils in the style of ancient China, first used in Puebla in the mid-15th century. They adorn a curvaceous decorative jar and lid in subtle beige. Isabelle Collins works in the style and technique of classic Talavera ceramics to create a colorful ginger jar. This lidded vase is known in Mexico as a tibor; it was brought to Mexico from the Orient by way of the Philippines in the late 1500s.

"We use the same techniques and styles used in 16th-century Puebla. Classic Talavera used only six colors, all of which were natural glazes compounded at home with mineral pigments. We create our homemade paintbrushes using mule hair or horsehair from the mane or tail, according to the thickness desired for our motifs," the artisan confides.

An exquisite five-piece set of matching accent tables is inspired by Colonial art and designed by artisan Abel Rios in Peru. The set is hand-crafted from local mohena wood and leather with embossed and hand-painted floral, leaf and bird motifs. These beautiful accessories feature an antiqued finish and are meant to be used as accent, side or coffee tables and benches.