bird journals

This natural fiber journal, handcrafted by Balinese artisan Komang Sulaksana, features a pandan leaf cover, cinnamon and grass cord binding and 100 pages of rice straw paper perfect for jotting notes, memories, dreams, drawings or poetry. The artisan relishes in the challenge of melding different mediums, relying on both his artistic talent, and on natural fibers, for all of his work. "Creating new designs is so much fun for me," he says. "Arranging different kinds of materials together is not a hard thing to do but, of course, it requires patience and skill."

Working in watercolors, Costa Rican artist Amelia Mayo paints this charming sloth as it leans its head on one paw. In the background, a blue bird rests in a tree. Once painted, the composition is printed on the chipboard cover, which is signed by the artist. The interior includes 70 pages of unlined sugarcane paper.

Arti Sharma's Beautifully crafted journal is just what the writer inside you needs. The Indian artisan crafts the journal's cover from genuine leather with an embossed peacock and floral design that leaps off the two-dimensional surface. Inside, 96 pages of unlined, handmade cotton paper let you doodle, draw, and daydream to your heart's content. A brass latch keeps the journal closed.

A true masterpiece of craftsmanship, this colorful African mask meticulously carved and painted by hand in Ghana unveils an enthralling portrait of a man donning an impressive headdress adorned with a bird motif. Crafted from sese wood, this remarkable creation by Kobina Asmah breathes with vitality as a harmonious medley of brown, blue, white, yellow, green and red hues interplay, inviting you to embark on a captivating journey of the mind.

Three towers and tangled ropes create an intense challenge for those with a patient heart. Artisan Waraporn Khamsuk of Thailand works with raintree and rubber wood to craft this disentanglement puzzle game known as the Triple Torment. Your mission is to set the front ring free, untangling some ropes on this long journey of logic and wisdom.

Embark on a journey of enchantment with this remarkable sculpture featuring two charming hummingbirds perched on a piece of natural benalu or parasite wood, resembling a mushroom and born from the fascinating intertwining of a plant and tree bark. Created by Bali's Made Arsa, the colorful figurines are intricately hand-carved from jempinis wood and hand-painted in vibrant hues for a touch of irresistible allure. Please note that the figurines may be detached for shipping purposes.