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Saa paper photo album, ‘Flower Elephant Family’ (large)
Posted by Novica on 03 Nov 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, home accessories, novica
Bright petals and leaves add color to the natural textures of handmade saa (mulberry) paper. A charming resin sculpture portrays elephants, beloved symbols of Thailand. Crafted by hand, this delightful photo album demonstrates Fongkham Lahpinta’s creativity. Fourteen pages display 112 favorite snapshots (4×6), and the cover closes by looping hemp cords around tamarind twigs.
Ceramic candleholders, ‘Elephant Bow’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 14 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, candles & lighting, novica
Kneeling with reverent bow, two young elephants bring with them the glowing light of tradition. Kittikorn designs this graceful pair, cast of ceramic and beautifully detailed. Embellished with brown accents, they each carry a candle. Kittikorn uses modern-day kilns and tools to recreate the ceramic artistry made famous by Sawankaloke artisans since the 12th century, in central Thailand. They used special kilns that were partially underground and reached such high temperatures it took days before the items had cooled enough for the artisans to handle. Kittikorn works with local clays and after hand-painting the item, he uses a glaze of feldspar and longan wood ashes dissolved in water.
Candle, ‘Nature Scene’
Posted by Novica on 13 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, candles & lighting, novica
Frolicking deep in the rainforest, pachyderms of all ages appear in bas relief. A symbol of Thailand, elephants were prized by royalty, and white elephants were destined for the king’s personal use. Chaiyong Prasertpan crafts this delightful scene on a candle with two wicks. He first researches his subject, because each of his candles is based on legends, stories or ancient art. After making a detailed sketch, he sculpts the piece in oily clay mixed with beeswax; from this model he casts a silicone mold, which he fills with molten wax and pigments. Because the colors may fade over time, Prasertpan recommends the candle be lit within one month after purchase.
Wood chess set, ‘Flowery Turtle’
Posted by Novica on 30 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, home accessories, novica
Its shell transformed into a checkered battlefield, this turtle patiently awaits a challenging game of chess. Hand-carved from noble kepelan wood, the board is embellished with a floriated border exquisitely detailed by Ketut Sandi. This set features a protective lid, also carved from kepelan wood.
Ceramic candleholders, ‘Yoke Frog’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 17 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, candles & lighting, novica
Alluring pair of ceramic candleholders featuring delicately detailed Yoke frogs, considered by some to be augurs of good fortune. Putu Oka Mahendra hand-shapes these extraordinary candleholders with astute brilliance in memory of his mother.
‘Ranas,’ notebooks (set of 4)
Posted by Novica on 15 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, home accessories, novica
An expressive and primitive frog (rana) design in aluminum repouss??? lurks on this notebook set by Javier Padilla. The striking fuchsia tone combines beautifully with the texture of the covers, elaborated by hand from natural oat fibers. These four pieces will prove invaluable to a personal daily routine. Says Padilla, “For all of those who are sensitive to the qualities of paper, I invite you to explore the possibilities of expression offered to us.” The creation process begins with the mixture of recycled paper and natural fibers. Once the color is added, the pulp is drained over a sieve and spread out in sheets on cotton cloth. A roller squeezes out any excess water and the covers are bound to the notebooks.
Saa paper photo album, ‘Elephant Calf’
Posted by Novica on 11 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, home accessories, novica
The cover of this truly elegant photo album is an inviting combination of plaid cotton and the rich texture of saa paper. Nikom crafts beautiful items with natural materials. This unique piece features an aluminum medallion embossed with an elephant calf, contrasting exquisitely with the deep and soft tones of the work. Embedded in the sheets of saa paper are natural cosmos leaves and petals. Each side of the eighteen pages has slots for one photo measuring 4 in x 6 in.
Wall adornment, ‘Butterfly from the Colca Canyon’
Posted by Novica on 11 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, novica, wall decor
Calling forth the summer’s kiss of light, this charming butterfly will free your heart to dance, naked feet on dew blessed grass. To create her wonderful pieces, Leonor Ponce first makes a sketch on paper, producing a template for cutting the pieces of glass with accuracy. Later, after each tiny element has been beveled, they are carefully held together with copper foil and solder, thus making each object a unique statement of the love and passion the artisan holds for delicate forms and colors.
Parasol, ‘Birds and Flowers on Orange’
Posted by Novica on 11 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, home accessories, novica
An explosion of tropical flora accented with brilliantly colored birds decorates this petite parasol by Nikom. Painted on orange fabric stretched over a bamboo frame, it is decorated with fringe. Hang the parasol from the ceiling to add a touch of Thailand to your d???cor, or use it to accessorize chic afternoon attire and block the heat of the sun, as in its traditional use.
Teak candleholders, ‘Elephant Pals’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: animal home decor, animals, candles & lighting, novica
Sculpted of teakwood, cheerful elephants greet one another with uplifted trunks. Each playful pachyderm holds a floral tea light candle (included). Plake Kijfuangfoo carves each one by hand with Thai style.