Purple Violets Mango Wood Decorative Box Pair _artisan--artisan-business-network-tag-boilerplate hollow eyes that stare into

hollow eyes that stare into the distance

as it is known to Mayan weavers in Guatemala

Shoulder bag

Yuni Kristina hand-stamps jasmine blossom patterns on the scarf and adds red and black designs in batik

For a glistening look this cuff is made from sterling silver and is sure to be noticed wherever it goes

Purple Violets Mango Wood Decorative Box Pair _artisan--artisan-business-network-tag-boilerplate hollow eyes that stare intoNantana Sompamitre creates this pair of delightful boxes by carving mango wood into spheres. A violet motif adorns their smooth, lacquered surfaces. Sompamitre carves the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied up to twenty times before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. Then the motifs are etched with a technique called lai kad