traditional ornaments

The splendor of India's traditional artistry shines gloriously in this decorative box presented by Arti Sharma. A talented team merges mango wood and glass to create this exquisite accessory, reminiscent of the region's dynastic era. The piece is ornamented with a distressed finish and an antiqued latch for a regal aura.

Traditional motifs in brass repoussé adorn the surface and legs of this accent table. Carved by hand, the versatile design folds for storage. Daniel Nyadedzor works in African sese wood to create a piece he names Me Dane Dane Me Ho – "I Change Myself" in the language of Ghana's Akan people.

Fragile pink petals grace a delicate celadon vase. Painting a favorite motif, Kanda creates an exquisite lotus blossom. It sprouts from a deep green pond.

Made of ko or rokfa wood ashes enriched with oxides, the glazes distinguish these traditional Thai ceramics. When the kiln is opened, the change of temperature causes the piece to contract, giving it the distinctive crackled appearance of true celadon.

Handcrafted of pinewood, three crosses of descending size bring a symbol of love to your home decor. Guatemalan artisan Victor Hugo Lopez designs this trio of religious wall crosses, given a brown, distressed finish.

Asunta Pelaez evokes spring violets and summer flowers serenaded by songbirds. Delicately painted by hand, the colorful motifs appear everywhere on this extravagant wall mirror. Its graceful lines and silvery borders are sensuous and elegant.

Brighten up any room with this gorgeous mirror by Tamara Pereira. She frames it in thick pine needle ropes and creates a colorful pattern with yarn in bright blue tones. A dainty hand-stitched design made with fine threads adds a delicate touch.

The sturdy needles of the Moctezuma pine have been used for millennia to craft baskets and other wares by the people of Mexico and Central America. Tamara's background as an architect has helped her bring a breath of freshness into this centuries-old tradition.

Decorate your spaces with India's classic aura. Made in a distressed finish, Arti Sharma's mango wood decorative box combines white and golden hues in a leafy-patterned carving, reminiscent of the great Bollywood palaces. Accented with a mirror, the piece offers a generous space secured by a classic latch.

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.