paintings

Wrap yourself in the shifting, shimmering colors of Akkharaphon's beautiful shawl. The Thai artisan and his assistants print the cotton and rayon shawl using a batik dyeing process, hand painting the fabric in azure blue. On either end, rows of dangling fringe add elegance and texture.

Blue roses symbolize the magical sensation of love at first sight. Part of a stunning design by Sapna Mehta, these gorgeous flowers are the main protagonists in this sterling silver link bracelet crafted by Indian artisans, whose expertise allows them to flawlessly paint each little bloom in a pretty hue for a charming aura.

The spherical shape of this superb decorative box will add an exotic touch to your interiors thanks to its unique design. Thai artisans Pang and Ni paint wave and floral motifs around the lid, using an intense blue tone for a magical accent. Then, they finish the design with green wood beads joined by waxed cotton cords.

Father and son duo Kailash and Anurag hand-paint the surface of this leather clutch, depicting an ancient Indian court scene with music and dance during a marriage ceremony. The bag features a single zipper pocket on one side. The main compartment opens with a zipper to reveal a red polyester-lined interior for storing small items.

A box fit for all your treasures. Gelacio Giron decorates this jewelry box with intricate floral designs hand-painted over pieces of glass in deep blue and gold. He mounts the glass parts over gold-painted wood to shape the box, two functioning drawers, and a lidded secret compartment on top.

The Andean artisan fell into the art of reverse-glass painting through an uncle after losing his job as a government accountant. This technique was born in Europe during the Middle Ages and later on spread to Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It's come to hold a special place in Peruvian folk arts after being revived in the 1960s and has evolved to accommodate multiple regional styles.

Created for the World Peace Project, this beautiful tray, hand-painted by the artist Flora Polo in Peru, is a clear message of peace -- and a tribute to World Peace Day.

The artist's explains that her intention in painting the message on a tray is an allegory to creating peace as a daily ritual and shared consumption on the table. Human sharing, and the innate goodness that we carry in our DNA, are directly connected to all beings on this planet, she comments.

Via the traditional reverse-painted glass technique, the artist creates a charming wooden tray featuring doves surrounding the world and asking for peace. The hearts at each corner form the phrase "Love and peace in this world," in Spanish, and the center reads "World Peace Day."