beautiful table decorations

Minimalist trends blend with Thailand's woodworking arts to create this convenient accessory presented by Phanit. Made from longan wood, this square tray will add the serene essence of the region's forests to your delicacies, as its natural brown hue is accented with a polished finish.

Perfect for yoga practitioners, Wayan Rendah's limber sculpture depicts a figure in rajakapotasana, commonly known as pigeon pose. The Balinese artisan hand carves the figure from local suar wood with a sleek, polished finish.

Looking every bit the product of a fever dream that alebrijes are, this outlandishly-decorated owl sculpture is crafted by hand from copal wood by Mexican artisans Jesus and Roxana Hernandez. "Mastering the art of alebrijes requires practice, discipline and much love," says Jesus. "Roxana is expert at decorating the sculptures and her delicate hands convey beauty, from fine geometric patterns to flowers. Her designs are unique and elegantly detailed."

The alebrije tradition started with Mexico City papier mache artisan Pedro Linares (1906-1992). When he was 30, he fell into a coma due to serious illness. While he was unconscious, he dreamed he was caught between the land of the living and the dead; the place looked like a forest and was populated with creatures with body parts belonging to different animals. The beings repeatedly uttered the word alebrije. Upon recovering, Linares recreated these figures in bright colors using papier mache techniques and called them alebrijes. His work became famous and was one of the main influences of artisans in the state of Oaxaca who began crafting alebrijes of their own using traditional wood carving methods.

Putting a unique twist on a traditional pastime, Thai artisan Waraporn Khamsuk handcrafts this miniature billiards game with cues no larger than chopsticks. Made of rain tree wood with a felt lining, it’s small enough to keep on a desk or coffee table for a game of pool at any time. Includes 2 cues, 15 balls, and rack.

A doe-eyed dog sits patiently atop any shelf or tabletop. Hand-carved of Balinese suar wood, this naturally-finished sculpture makes the perfect best friend to your home decor. Made Wirata works with local artisans to present this signed sculpture.

A serene cat sits in lotus pose as if in prayer ormeditation in this charming sculpture. Hand carved inBali from local suar wood and signed by artist NengahSudarsana, who shares his love for animals through his work.

Watching over their tiny son, Mary and Joseph smile. Above them, the three kings bring offerings to the Christ child. Shepherds worship and angels sing in the heavens above. Alejandro Chávez portrays the nativity on four levels in three dimensions. This traditional diorama is known as a retablo; each figurine is modeled and painted by hand.

Here to steal your heart is this adorable cat sculpture by Nengah Sudarsana. The sweet black kitty catches a catnap, one paw tucked under its chin. Carved from suar wood and painted by hand, the sculpture is ready to display on the edge of a shelf or table.

Add a floral Indian flair to your home decor with this magnificent jewelry box from Arti Sharma. Hand carved from acacia wood, the rectangular box is decorated with beautiful floral jali openwork that is reminiscent of traditional Indian motifs. The upper panel of the box opens on a hinge, and the lower panel features a drawer with a brass knob. Both storage areas are lined with brown colored velvet paper and are the perfect size to store your valuable keepsakes within.

This natural brown cat will sleep anywhere – on a bookshelf, a table, or a cabinet Nengah Sudarsana carves the sleepy kitty from suar wood, which displays a beautiful natural grain. Sudarsana's admirable expertise is visible in the vivid rendition of this sculpted feline.