art pieces

Layering is a refined art you will love the minute you try it with such exquisite pieces as this versatile red shawl crafted from 100% wool. Designed by Arnab Roy in India, the light shawl has neatly trimmed fringes on the ends and is woven on a power loom with a pattern of vertical running stitches made from ivory acrylic yarn at the middle and the sides.

Working in baby alpaca — the fine fleece from the season's first shearing — the artisans of the Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco create a handwoven masterpiece. Rows of intricate geometric motifs flow across the ruby red poncho. Its soft allure is woven by hand on the backstrap loom using colors favored by ancient Andean cultures. Its name reveals its inspiration in the small Inca community of Sallac.

The community raises and cares for its own alpacas. The fleece is washed, carded and spun by hand using a pushka, or drop spindle. The dyes come from plants, nuts and tree bark. The next step is one of the most important, as the artisan prepares the warp, or vertical threads for the backstrap loom. This determines the size of the textile, the color combinations, and the patterns that will be woven.

The intensity of color can vary depending on the hardness of the water, the altitude and the local dye sources, making each textile a unique piece of handcrafted art.

Made of intense colors that capture the festive and cheerful nature of Guatemalan traditions, the Aj Quen Association's newest sling bag exudes a sublime aura that pays homage to the region's culture. Talented artisans craft the piece from cotton yarns, creating a striped pattern complemented by a red strap and two zippered compartments.

Java's Lawe Lurik Community adds a little piece of their traditions and customs to their creations, making them high-quality designs full of a gorgeous aura. The team's artisans present today a cotton wristlet in an envelope shape, known by the region's people as amplop. The accessory features a solid red hue with a lurik pattern adorning the front flap, also equipped with a magnetic snap closure. Furthermore, the interior has a polyester lining and a zippered pocket. As a final touch, the strap is removable, transforming this wristlet into a sophisticated clutch.

This red sling bag captures the creative flair of the Karen hill tribe in every stripe and tassel. Handwoven from cotton, its bright colors and playful details make it more than an accessory—it’s a little burst of joy for any ensemble. Thai Tribal Crafts presents this irresistible piece that turns ordinary outfits into fashion statements.