wood gifts

Costa Rica, the Paradise on Earth, shows the world its immense diversity with a keychain collection inspired by the region's flora and fauna. Crafted by Ruth Guevara, the accessory features a sturdy round pinewood base attached to a steel ring ornamented with a little wood bead. The main element is a natural scene made out of cold porcelain, portraying a captivating toucan and leaves, symbolizing magic.

At once bold and modern, as well as classic, the original design of this shawl is by Rajnandinee and Srabonti in India. The alabaster-hued tussar silk wrap is decorated with block printing techniques executed by hand that reveal black leafy shields among bands of magenta and rusty orange.

Hand block printing is a millenary art form believed to have spread throughout Asia during the 4th century AD. The desired composition is carved on wooden block with a chisel, hammer, file, nails etc. Printing involves laying out the fabric on flat tables and making the impressions with the previously carved blocks dipped in the desired dyes.

Keep your keys always organized in style with this splendid leaf keychain carved by hand from ebony wood in Ghana. Embellished with recycled glass and sese wood beads, this stunning design by Eliasu Adams features a stainless steel ring and a nylon cord.

Ghana's Eliasu Adams carves a leaf in exquisite detail from ebony wood for a fabulous keychain that is also environmentally friendly because it is embellished with beads made from recycled glass and plastic. The lovely keychain is finished with a nylon cord and a stainless steel ring.

Warming pastel shades of orange, pink, brown, and milk white come together wonderfully in this silk fan inspired by the gorgeous wildlife found around Mount Parang in western Indonesia. Melati's Collection in Bali presents the hand crafted silk batik fan, which features a smooth pinewood handle.