desert decor

Glossy mango wood hosts a forest of flowers in a work of art by Nantana Sompamitre This exquisite bowl is lacquered inside and out; the green blossoms are etched by hand. She lathes the mango wood into the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. When dry, it is polished, and another coat is applied – up to twenty times – before as many six coats of pure lacquer are applied. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay.

$59

Brown Floral Forest Handcrafted Brown and Black Lacquered Bowl from Thailand

Nantana Sompamitre

(122)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Wood bookends, 'Happy Camels' (pair) - Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)

Happy Camels Hand Carved Wood Bookends (Pair)

Francis Agbete

(67)

"If camels can survive under tough desert conditions, then we humans should not lose hope during hard times," encourages Ghanaian artisan Francis Agbete. He carves the ofram wood bookends by hand with admirable mastery.

$149 Wholesale

$149

Harvest Moon Handcrafted Round Carved Bone Mirror

Kamal

(132)

Resplendent like the harvest moon, this round mirror is captivating. Kamal designs the frame, which is crafted by hand with slabs of bone over a wood base. Featuring a hook for hanging, the mirror can be removed from the frame if so desired.

$104.54 Wholesale

~~$122.99~~ $104.54

Studious Deer in Natural Deer-Shaped wood Eyeglasses Stand with a Natural Finish

Yudi Suardi

(283)

Bold and sophisticated, a studious deer is depicted in this charming eyeglasses holder from Bali. Yudi Suardi designs this holder, hand-carved from jempinis wood to depict the deer in all its majesty. Your eyeglasses will fit perfectly within a notch in the deer's head.

$39 Wholesale

$39

Wood sculpture, 'Elephant Goes Hunting' - Wood sculpture

A mighty elephant carved by hand of kadam wood is a beautiful symbol of India. But Suresh and Devender Garg covers the powerful contours with a myriad of jungle wildlife – lions, tigers and deer. Sculpted in vivid detail, this novel statuette is an exquisite example of one of the country's oldest art forms.

Elephant Goes Hunting Wood sculpture

Suresh and Devender Garg

(71)

$151.05 Wholesale

~~$159~~ $151.05

Sun Dancers Collectible Kokopelli Steel Wall Art

Alejandro de Esesarte

(323)

Painted by hand in warm, happy colors, three images of Kokopelli dance and play a song for the sun. A prehistoric image, this deity is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the southwestern deserts and mountains of the U.S.; there he is featured in the form of rock art dating back thousands of years. Alejandro de Esesarte depicts him in a wall sculpture and hammers the piece into low relief.

Because each piece is individually hand-crafted and painted, size and color could vary slightly.

$99 Wholesale

$99

Iron wall adornment, 'Kokopelli Peace' (medium) - Cultural Steel Wall Art Musician (Medium)

Swaying and dancing to a hypnotic tune, Kokopelli abandons himself to the rhythms of his music. His long hair blows in the breeze as he pipes a plaintive melody on his flute. J. Blas sculpts the legendary deity in elaborate detail. He first cuts metal sheets and hammers them into three-dimensional shape. Welded together, they are adorned with airy cut-out work and finished with lead-free paint.

Kokopelli dates back to pre-historic times; regarded as a deity, he is usually depicted with a humped back, playing a flute. Ancient legends suggest Kokopelli was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to the United States' southwestern deserts and mountains, where he is featured in the form of rock art dating thousands of years. Kokopelli played his flute to announce his arrival and according to Pueblo legends, he carried seeds, babies and blankets in his hump which he offered to the maidens he seduced.

To the Hopi, Kokopelli plays his flute to draw heat from the Earth and thus make the seeds grow. His name derives from Koko ("wood") and pilau ("hump"). Kokopelli is believed to be present whenever life comes forth from seed – plant or animal.

Kokopelli Peace Cultural Steel Wall Art Musician (Medium)

J. Blas

(340)

Carefully carved pieces of teak wood are are displayed in a mat designed by Hari Pitoyo. Working with his wife, Pitoyo handcrafts a versatile mat embellished by the natural beauty of the wood's grain in light brown undertones.

$59

Desert Puzzle Teak Wood mat

Hari Pitoyo

(5)

$80.10 Wholesale

~~$89~~ $80.10

Desert Stair Black and Ivory Chulucanas Ceramic Decorative Vase from Peru

Jesus Rivas

(22)

After the tradition of Chulucanas ceramics in Peru, Jesús Rivas designs and handcrafts this decorative vase. It features a simple shape, finished with petal, stair, and dot motifs in tones of black and ivory that evoke modern designs. The black color is achieved by firing the vase with mango tree leaves. On the bottom, the artist inscribes his name, the name of his hometown, and the phrase Hecho a mano (made by hand).

$57 Wholesale

$57

Glass coasters, 'Gentle Desert Breeze' (set of 4) - Glass Coasters with Delicate Flower Motif (Set of 4)

Gentle Desert Breeze Glass Coasters with Delicate Flower Motif (Set of 4)

Juan Vargas

(1)

Delicate flowers are caressed by desert breezes on a set of crystalline glass coasters from Mexico. The signature set has anti-slip tabs and are the creation of Juan Vargas, who etches the motifs.

This sci-fi take on one of the desert's fiercest inhabitants will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled amongst your shelves. Armando Ramirez hand-crafts it by putting together pieces of scrap metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, a timing chain, spark plugs, springs, washers, screws, and wire all find a new life in this unique sculpture. The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

Armando Ramirez has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

$59

Escorpion Rustico Recycled Scrap Metal Sculpture from Mexico

Armando Ramirez

(662)

$89 Wholesale

$89

Cotton cushion covers, 'Starlit Galaxy' (pair) - Cotton Patterned Black and White Cushion Covers (Pair)

Starlit Galaxy, Cotton Patterned Black and White Cushion Covers (Pair)

Desert Weavers of India

(93)

$49

Desert Chameleon, Glass Key Holder with Chameleon Motif from Mexico

Juan Vargas

(1)

$87 Wholesale

$87

Deserted Beach, Unique Mexican Ivory Cotton Swing Hammock

Maya Artists of the Yucatan

(86)

$101.60 Wholesale

~~$127~~ $101.60

Crocheted ornaments, 'Desert Cheer' (pair) - Hand Crocheted Potted Cactus Ornaments (Pair)

Desert Cheer, Hand Crocheted Potted Cactus Ornaments (Pair)

Martha Fonseca

(3)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Resin-coated wood and natural fiber wall art, 'Golden Desert Chasm' - Artisan-Made Nature-Themed Wood and Natural Fiber Wall Art

New Arrival

Golden Desert Chasm, Artisan-Made Nature-Themed Wood and Natural Fiber Wall Art

Martin Halpin

$469 Wholesale

$469

Cotton cushion covers, 'Monochrome Galaxy' (pair) - Cotton Patterned Black and Off White Cushion Covers (Pair)

Monochrome Galaxy, Cotton Patterned Black and Off White Cushion Covers (Pair)

Desert Weavers of India

(93)

$49

Cotton cushion covers, 'Sequences' (pair) - Cotton Red Cushion Covers Set 2 Throw Pillows

Sequences, Cotton Red Cushion Covers Set 2 Throw Pillows

Desert Weavers of India

(93)

$33.15 Wholesale

~~$39~~ $33.15

Brass lock and key set, 'Desert Friend' (3 pieces) - Brass Lock and Key Set with Camel Motif (3 Pieces)

Desert Friend, Brass Lock and Key Set with Camel Motif (3 Pieces)

Khalid Ali

(122)

$49

Beaded wood ornaments, 'Sparkling Desert' (set of 4) - Set of 4 Handmade Beaded Wood Camel Ornaments with Cords

Sparkling Desert, Set of 4 Handmade Beaded Wood Camel Ornaments with Cords

Yusra

(6)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Glass coasters, 'Nightcap' (set of 4) - Glass Coasters with Moon and Star Motif (Set of 4)

Nightcap, Glass Coasters with Moon and Star Motif (Set of 4)

Juan Vargas

(1)

$59

Shining Reflection, Hand Crafted Cotton Macrame Wall Mirror

Hardeep

$56.95 Wholesale

~~$67~~ $56.95

Cave Art Gecko, Unique Steel Orange Lizard Wall Art

J. Blas

(340)

$94 Wholesale

$94

Duck Morning, Whimsical Handcrafted Ceramic Duck Mug with Glossy Finish

Paiboon

(3)

$54 Wholesale

$54

Let's Save Them, Acrylic on Canvas Painting of a Sea Turtle from El Salvador

Christian Bustamante

$504 Wholesale

$504

Cotton block print Euro pillow shams, 'Bombay Toile' (pair) - Hand Stitched Cotton Block Print Quilted Euro Shams (Pair)

Bombay Toile, Hand Stitched Cotton Block Print Quilted Euro Shams (Pair)

Shashi Sehgal

(295)

$84 Wholesale

$84

The Shaman, Limited Edition Huichol Motif Giclée

Enrique Ruiz

$669 Wholesale

$669

Contemporary Stripes, Striped Reverse Painted Glass Tray from Peru

Flora Polo

(86)

$49

Rustic Relaxation, Mexican Handcrafted Rustic Sculpture from Recycled Metal

Armando Ramirez

(662)

$44 Wholesale

$44

Bombay Toile, India Hand-Stitched Cotton Block Print Quilted Cushion Cover

Shashi Sehgal

(295)

$29 Wholesale

$29

Scorpion, Suar Wood Scorpion Relief Panel from Bali

Eka

(659)

$59

Celadon ceramic egg cups, 'Green Treats' (pair) - Lotus-Themed Crackled Green Celadon Ceramic Egg Cups (Pair)

Green Treats, Lotus-Themed Crackled Green Celadon Ceramic Egg Cups (Pair)

Thatsanee and Ramphan

(58)

$44.10 Wholesale

~~$49~~ $44.10

Solar Cross, Double Barred Cross Steel Wall Art with Painted Solar Design

Alejandro de Esesarte

(323)

$77 Wholesale

$77

Wood ornaments, 'Ring of Camels' (set of 4) - Handcrafted Wood Camel Ornaments Set of 4

Ring of Camels, Handcrafted Wood Camel Ornaments Set of 4

Fida Hussain

(66)

$27 Wholesale

$27

Papier mache ornaments, 'Wise Camels' (set of 4) - Handmade Papier Mache Round Camel Ornaments (Set of 4)

'Wise Camels', Handmade Papier Mache Round Camel Ornaments (Set of 4)

Fida Hussain

(66)

$49

Ceramic catchall, 'Classy Cat' - Abstract Cat-Themed Textured Glazed Ceramic Catchall