elegant energy

A myriad shades of blue conjure a cool and soothing universe in this elegant nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. Scorpions scuttle purposefully around the center of the composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artist, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "From the focal center of the nierika, the precious flower arises in spiral movement as the culminating expression of the deepest roots. The blossom is keeping in its entrails the seed that will disseminate the power of creative energy. This is symbolized by the scorpions that, in their wonderful body symmetry, show the essence of the power itself, since any imbalance in its mating dance, any missing the target, will cause its own poisoning and thus its own death. Therefore the symbol of cosmos, of order is shown in their mouths and the tails."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

Illuminate your spaces with a touch of Armenian elegance! Artisan Arthur Simonyan crafts this beechwood candleholder with sturdy iron fixtures that allow handy use. The wood has an embossed bird detail, whose mystic energy evokes the region's kingdom era.

This elegant Siamese feline has found a new way of channeling its distinguished energy. As a fan of yoga and cats, Thai artisan Patarawan creates a whimsical but glorious raintree wood sculpture depicting this kitty in one of its first yoga sessions, meditating to find inner peace. The piece is hand-painted in white and black hues and features a polished finish for a lustrous look.

Symbol of protection in Bali, a baby dragon entwines itself into an elegant wrap wring. Komang Wijayana presents a finely detailed design, crafted by hand of sterling silver.

´.925 Sterling silver

Embark on a journey of unparalleled comfort as you slide into the opulent haven of these exquisite cotton blend socks by Daniel Ghazaryan. Wrapped in a symphony of captivating red, blue, beige and black tones, each step becomes an ode to both luxury and heritage. Celebrating Armenia's rich cultural tradition, these accessories weave a narrative of timeless elegance, intricately threading motifs reminiscent of bygone eras where echoes of ancient local carpets and architectural splendor unfurl in every delicate pattern. The unisex socks fit sizes 6 to 9.5.

Ancient methods allow artisan Shahe Harutyunyan to show the world the beauty and mysticism of the Armenian amulets. Crafted from ceramic in a meticulous process dating back to ancestral times, a gorgeous home accent dangles from a sturdy jute cord, displaying a magnificent bird engraving as a symbol of freedom and resilience, while a teal base hue completes this pomegranate-shaped piece with unique elegance.