Hand Lacquered Decorative Bamboo Plate - Earth Whirl Elephant making it a unique decorative

making it a unique decorative article

Indian artisans Indu and Chitra handweave a set of four cotton napkins whose striped pattern displays a refined combination of white and black

You can enjoy the amazing smells of your favorite incense in a fun way with this picturesque turtle-themed incense holder crafted by hand in Costa Rica from bamboo and resin

the crinkled textile combines purple

a single gemstone of amethyst glitters at the center of this pendant bracelet from Bali

Hand Lacquered Decorative Bamboo Plate - Earth Whirl Elephant making it a unique decorativeThis unique decorative plate is the creation of Daeng Thanunchai in Thailand. The plate is crafted through an elaborate process of forming the coiled bamboo on a lathe, and then applying several layers of a lacquer mixed with the ashes of burnt rice paddy husks. Subsequent layers of colored lacquers and clear lacquer are applied, and the plate is sanded between each application. A final polishing with powdered fired clay gives the plate a gloriously