ceramic cats

Designed by Jose Arriola, this fun planter is a great accent for any space. The hand-painted ceramic pot features a cat's face on both sides and is ideal for a succulent or other small plant.

For a unique and fun accent to any space, just add this petite planter from Jose Arriola in Guatemala. Sporting the visage of a cat on both sides, the small pot is ideal for a succulent or other small plant.

This whimsical collection of elephants, butterflies, turtles, birds, giraffes, tigers, monkeys, frogs, alpacas, and dogs will help you create the most unique Christmas tree you've ever seen. Jose Arriola painstakingly handcrafts and hand-paints each tiny piece in terracotta and adds a loop for hanging. They arrive with a cotton bag for easy storage.

Please note: Animal assortment and colors may vary slightly.

Jose Arriola learned the art of ceramics from his mother. His work is inspired by old Mayan traditions and the bright colors of his homeland.

Curled up into a comfy ball, a napping cat inspires Duangkamol to design this soap dish. She masters celadon ceramic techniques to craft the soap dish by hand with the distinct crackled glaze finish. The dish features three drainage holes.

This cute cat is ready to keep your rings safe on its outstretched tail. Handcrafted by Mexican artisan Topiltzin Castro in the Talavera style, the cat's body is hand-painted in a motif of diagonal rows of white teardops interspersed with warm brown dots and alternating scallop-edged rows of cerulean blue horizontal pinstripes. The background is left unglazed, allowing the matte, natural ivory color of the ceramic to show through.

The tigrillo or oceotl was known and revered as the jaguar in pre-Hispanic Mexico. "The ancient ones considered these cats gods, symbols of power and government, related with the night and the other worlds," say artisans from the Angel Cerón Artisan Association. They depict the feline as a handcrafted mask of their own design.

Feeling lucky? Then you shouldn’t miss this awe-inspiring gift set from Thailand, especially curated by the NOVICA team, which includes three stunning accessories centered around elements believed to bring good fortune and blessings. Like the cheerful hand-painted elephant motif that graces the front pocket of a lovely blue cotton shoulder bag, adorned with coconut shell buttons, yellow cotton cords and rain tree wood beads. The fully lined bag has an inner zippered pocket to keep small items handy. Just like the majestic Thai pachyderm, the legendary Chinese coin is said to bring wealth and success. Brass replicas of the iconic coin grace an eye-catching wristband bracelet skillfully set on a braided cord and adorned with glass and rain tree wood beads that serve as the button closure. And last, but not least--the legendary Japanese Maneki-neko cat raising one paw is also a symbol of good luck. It inspires an endearing celadon ceramic figurine of an adorable feline, in this case raising both paws and looking very playful, that will be a whimsical addition to your space.