patio art

A cheerful eclipse extends the most magical of welcomes conjured by J. Blas. Working with wrought iron techniques, he crafts an inspired sign that is painted in Mexico's trademark cobalt blue and gold.

Enjoy the gentle harmonies created by the afternoon breeze with this wind chime from Bali's Trisna Dewi. The chime is crafted with aluminum pipes that are suspended beneath rods of bamboo. The artisan uses natural agel grass cord to link the 5 bamboo tiers together.

Working near Singaraja, in the mountainous northern region of Bali, artisans collect naturally fallen branches and glean wood from the local coffee plantations to fashion these delicate, colorful wind chimes. Once the reclaimed wood — teak and coffee — is gathered, each piece is sorted by size and color before being hand-shaped and strung with pieces of cut glass. Dazzling in the sunlight, the resulting rainbow chime is a gorgeous example of nature-inspired design. Each piece will vary slightly, due to the natural variations of the wood.

Regal, beautiful and mystical, the butterfly is thought to symbolize the soul. Mexican artisan Alejandro de Esesarte, a lifelong butterfly collector, crafts this indoor/outdoor wall art from steel that he paints by hand in bright colors. These winged pollinators are ready to make the migration north to brighten up your patio.

With iridescent plumage, cut-out wings, and a textured body, this larger-than-life hummingbird wall sculpture brings a dazzling sense of movement to your decor. Handcrafted by J.Blas in Mexico, where spotting a hummingbird is occasion for making a wish. Comes ready to hang

This ceramic flower pot in an urn shape is handcrafted in the Talavera style by Mexican artisan Armando Sobreyra. The pot's rim and handles are a warm russet color and the body of the pot is adorned with bold flowers connected by a dot-filled trellis motif, all in a variety of cheerful colors. Able to be used either indoors or outside, this beautiful flower pot will make a lovely accent for your home or patio.

Soft cotton threads are patiently hand-woven into a spacious hammock. Utilizing ancestral techniques, skilled artisans create this beautiful work and adorn its edges with long fringe, crocheted and knotted by hand. From Maya Artists of the Yucatan, its twin stretchers are carved from pinewood.

Long before the Spanish arrived upon the coasts of the Yucatan Peninsula, the Maya preferred to sleep and rest in hammocks. They considered the hammock to be like the loving embrace of a mother, due to the comfortable manner in which the body is held and swung within its cradle. Maya Artists of the Yucatan seek to preserve time-honored customs while also offering stylized versions of the original Maya hammock. For them, the hammock is a work of art. Their hammocks are incredibly comfortable, easy to maintain, and may be stored just about anywhere.

It easily packs for travel to the beach or lake. Extender ropes (measuring 1 meter), hammock hooks ("S" hooks), and step-by-step instructions included for easy installation.

Please note: The accompanying extension ropes may vary in color from those shown in the images.

NOTE: Because each is woven individually by hand, measurements may vary by as much as ten centimeters. There may be slight color variations from hammock to hammock.