special gifts for women

Asha Prabha designs the covers of these petite journals inspired by the story of goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha. Ideal in size to write inspiring verses, motivational quotes and personal insights, the journals' covers are screen printed to resemble vintage court documents. The journals are crafted with handmade paper, they have 46 pages each and feature a cotton cord.

According to the Hindu Parthenon, one day Lakshmi asked Parwati to give her one of her sons since she had two of them, so she could experience the grace of motherhood. Assured that he would be well taken care of, and that Lakshmi's divine accomplishments would be shared with him, Parwati gave her Ganesha to adopt. That is why during the Diwali festival, Lakshmi and Ganesha are revered together.

This exquisite traditional sculpture is hand carved in crocodile wood by Nyoman Indrawati Subrata. Unlike most traditional Balinese dances, the Janger dance allows both men and women to dance together. During the dance, twelve men move aggressively while twelve women sing and sway from side to side.

Buddha's glorious presence is revealed in the delicate artistry of this puzzle box. From Eka, the box is carved from suar wood in four pieces designed to fit perfectly together.

This white porcelain mug contains the delicate elegance of Thailand's Benjarong artistry. Panida Tamjun finds the perfect balance between tradition and innovation as she includes classic Thai batik patterns into her designs. The mug with a regal elephant for a handle, lid and a saucer, is painted by hand in the distinctive colors of Benjarong, blue, red, yellow, green, and detailed with applications of 2.6k gold paint.

The recurrent theme of the dragon in Balinese art underscores the legendary animal's divinity in their culture, a motif that has not escaped the artistic eye of Seji Taram. Believed to be the guardian of the gods, this baby suar wood dragon with wings fiercely protects the sanctity of the home.

Depicting a Balinese temple, this pair of bookends is created by Wayan Nuliati. She hand-carves the temple from two pieces of suar wood, featuring a stunning, intricate level of detail that displays the artisan's dedication. The bookends are crafted in the shape of Gapura, a special gate that only allows those of good spirit to enter.