green beauty

Dazzling flowers adorned with shiny acrylic beads dance in star formations, blessing Anil Bhardwaj's creation with enchanting beauty. The Indian designer works with marble to create this decorative plate, whose spring theme is hand-painted in red, green and golden hues for a sublime look.

A refined decorative dish from the imagination of Daeng Thanunchai. Dark borders tinged with green rotate with lacquered beauty, focusing attention upon the eggshell mosaic at the bottom. Lends a spectacular sense of Thai artistry to any décor. For decorative purposes only.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and spread out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, they are cracked into small pieces and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Then lacquer is once again applied to the piece and the shells are placed onto this fresh coat. The work is then lacquered twice, and once the lacquer is dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring gleam.

The peacock, a symbol of royalty, divinity and elegance, is the main inspiration for artisans Asha Prabha and Isha Jain of India, bringing this marvelous curated gift set to life. Displaying sublime artistry and beauty, the artisans fill the box with charming designs, which include a handmade paper journal with a precious peacock portrait, a convenient cotton open-top shoulder bag featuring an elegant peacock silhouette, and a majestic cotton and silk shawl whose teal hue is ornamented with zari threads.

A dance between peacocks starts a marvelous creation of floral beauty. Indian designer Anil Bhardwaj pays homage to the region's classic artistry with this marble decorative plate accented with acrylic beads and hand-painted details for a unique look. In addition, the piece is ready to be displayed thanks to its mango wood stand.

Reigning an ethereal world with beauty and magnificence, the peacocks that decorate Anil Bhardwaj's newest creation are a symbol of divine power. Inspired by India's traditions, the artisan creates this marble decorative plate, masterfully adorned with peacock motifs, flowers and acrylic beads for a radiant look. The piece also includes a mango wood stand.