wood art boxes

Add a dash of vintage sophistication to your interior with this duo of decorative boxes featuring intricate hand-painted floral and leaf motifs created through the age-old art of reverse-painted glass. Bursting with color and life, Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez's wooden masterpieces showcase golden-painted edges and an antiqued finish that whisper tales of bygone eras.

Mexico's alebrije tradition inspires this gift box with the whimsical creatures. It began in 1936 in Mexico City when Pedro Linares became ill and fell into a coma. He dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead in a forest-like place, populated with fantastical hybrid creatures. They repeatedly cried alebrije! After recovering, the artisan recreated these figures in bright papier mache and called them alebrijes. Today, artisans in the state of Oaxaca carve copal wood alebrijes, beautifully painted by hand.

A Oaxacan alebrije sculpture takes center stage with its brilliant colors and intricate motifs. A set of ten alebrije coloring cards invites your own creativity, and a box of coloring pencils of recycled paper completes the set for hours of artistic fun.

Discover the enchanting allure of these exquisite decorative boxes adorned with vibrant floral and leaf designs meticulously hand-painted using the revered reverse-painted glass technique. Created by Peru's Asunta Pelaez, these wooden treasures boast golden-painted edges and an antiqued finish, exuding timeless charm. Each box serves as a captivating showcase of artisanal skill, bringing a touch of vintage elegance and cultural richness to your home decor.

Become an expert in the culinary arts with this fabulous and practical gift set from Mexico curated by the NOVICA team, featuring everything you need to make magic happen in the kitchen. Begin by putting on a stunning apron crafted from gabardine in a lovely navy blue shade, with beautiful cotton hand-embroidered geometric accents on the pockets. Then, start preparing your favorite meals by grinding and blending herbs and anything you can think of with the help of a mortar and its accompanying pestle, expertly carved by hand from mahogany wood. Once you are finished cooking, store your kitchen utensils in style in a colorful utensil holder woven by hand from palm leaf fibers. And finally, plate up your gourmet creation in a colorful ceramic serving bowl so beautifully hand-painted with dazzling motifs that you can use it also for decorative purposes alone.

Handcrafted by Victor Dushie, this gorgeous sese wood African mask is a symbol of Ghana's cultural richness. Each corner of this precious item is hand-painted in typical black, yellow and brown tones, and has traditional motifs on aluminum. The beauty of this star-like shaped mask will add beauty and elegance to your walls.

Bright and full of character, this pair of dala horse figurines showcases the beauty of traditional batik patterns. Hand-carved from pule wood and painted in vivid detail, each one reflects the skillful artistry behind its creation. Designed by Javanese artisan Retno Pratiwi, these charming sculptures offer a lively touch to any corner of your home.