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Ate bowls, ‘Churn’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 13 Oct 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Exploring Bali’s basketry legacy, Nengah Danantara designs this admirable pair of bowls. Danantara tightly weaves each one from ate, creating florid stars as each subsequent row is completed. The Balinese have a longstanding tradition of weaving ate ware, since the natural fiber is resistant to water, heat, and insects.
Bamboo mini baskets, ‘Indigo Sparkle’ (set of 6)
Posted by Novica on 04 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Weaving bamboo by hand, Puspasari creates a set of six versatile baskets. Sparkling sequins cover the lids to create original treasure chests or gift boxes.
Beaded rattan basket, ‘Forest Lightning’
Posted by Novica on 28 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Lightning streaks down from the heavens, zigzagging its way through a cool green forest. Wayan Sukerni captures its crackling energy in sizzling colors. She weaves this bold basket of rattan and covers it with intricate beadwork.
Mahogany and pandanus boxes, ‘Natural’ (set of 3)
Posted by Novica on 02 May 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Liem Hauw exalts nature’s excellence with a set of three hand-crafted boxes. They are expertly woven from pandanus leaves and feature elegant mahogany wood lids.
Beaded rattan basket, ‘Blue Vortex Diamond’
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Like a swirling vortex in shades of blue, colorful beads in jewel tones encircle a basket and lid. Wayan Sukerni weaves the piece from rattan and covers it with intricate beadwork.
Ate tray, ‘Wood Illusion’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Elaborate in appearance - yet intrinsic to Nengah Danatara’s imagination, this extraordinary tray displays symmetrical perfection in its hand-woven patterns. Danantara is proud of his weaving legacy and crafts this piece from ate, a natural fiber resistant to water, heat, and insects. He has chosen to preserve the original appearance of the threads and thus calls this piece Meranti, meaning “wood.”
Palm leaf basket, ‘Island Spirit’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Pulau means ???island??? in Balinese, as diamond patterns evoke tropical mystique in this hand-crafted basket. Desak Putu Rai works the lontar (palm leaf) in a harmonious combination of dexterity and creativity, the natural wonders surrounding her proving to be a never-ending source of inspiration. Teak leaf provides the black color, while clay is used to achieve brown tones. Each piece can take several days to finish - a lengthy process enjoyed most when able to chat and share stories with her fellow weavers. A visually stimulating addition to any household.
Palm leaf basket, ‘Nature’s Call’
Posted by Novica on 28 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Weaving tradition with the grace of innovation, Desak Putu Rai creates this alluring basket inspired by those once used to make offerings to the gods. Putu Rai dyes the palm leaves, known as lontar, with clay to achieve a brown, earthen color and contrasts the triangular patterns with black derived from teak tree. The hand-woven basket includes a lid and its name recalls the delicious, tropical allure of mangosteen.
Bamboo mini baskets, ‘Sunshine Sparkle’ (set of 6)
Posted by Novica on 27 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Weaving bamboo by hand, Puspasari creates a set of six versatile baskets. Sparkling sequins cover the lids to create original treasure chests or gift boxes.
Beaded rattan basket, ‘Whirlpool’
Posted by Novica on 24 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: baskets, home accessories, home decor, novica
Like a luminous whirlpool, colorful beads in jewel tones encircle a spherical basket and lid. Wayan Sukerni weaves the piece of rattan and covers it with intricate beadwork.