green beauty

A cluster of leaves cascades to the ground in this lovely piece of Christmas-themed home decor from Indian artisan Rajesh Gehlot. Designed from wool, the leaves on this charming Christmas tree come in shades of green and orange.

Shikha Kaistha in India translates the beauty of a lily-filled pond into this lovely abstract painting. Using cold-pressed paper, the artisan paints layer after layer of pink, green, and yellow watercolor circles, taking advantage of the medium's translucent properties to create depth.

Embrace the radiance of spring with this exquisite tote bag, a harmonious fusion of artistry and functionality. Handcrafted from quilted cotton in India, the floral and leaf motifs are a testament to the mastery of block-printing techniques, unveiling a breathtaking display of beauty. The magnetic snap closure seamlessly reveals a fully lined interior complete with two open pockets and a zippered compartment, ensuring your essentials are organized with effortless style. Finished with a playful green tassel, this chic and practical design presented by Seema encapsulates the essence of the vernal season, inviting you to carry a piece of nature's splendor wherever you go.

Celebrate the beauty of music with Shikha Kaistha's jewel-toned painting, which depicts Lord Krishna playing his treasured flute. To create the watercolor, the Indian artisan uses soft pinks, blues, and greens, an enticing color palette meant to draw viewers in.

Surrounded by jewel-toned flowers and swirling botanicals, the woman at the center of Shikha Kaistha's watercolor symbolizes the goddess of nature. The Indian artist uses soft pinks, blues, and greens to create the floral motif, which threatens to engulf the goddess in its overgrown beauty.

A delightful set of four ornaments is created by India's Fida Hussain to celebrate the natural beauty of flowers. Each ornament is handcrafted using traditional papier mache techniques and decorated individually with intricate floral blossoms in oil paints. Over a base of red or turquoise, the artist uses a bright palette of orange, purple, pink and green, using gold outlines to complete their design. The ornaments feature a golden zari string for hanging which is adorned with a tiny red tassel.

In the authentic tradition of Madhubani paintings hailing from the Mithila region of India, Devendra Kumar Jha and Family craft a mesmerizing artwork on handmade paper using natural dyes. The iconic tree of life extends its branches, providing sanctuary to a kaleidoscope of vividly hued birds in shades of vibrant blue, green, orange, yellow and red. Jha's masterful portrayal in this distinctive style breathes life into the paper, inviting viewers into a realm where art becomes a vibrant celebration of nature's beauty and the rich cultural heritage of Mithila.