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Celadon ceramic tea set, 'Blue Garden Tea' (set of 3)
His heart resonating with voices bespeaking a millenary tradition sourced in Chinese wisdom, Sorapon Dhupagupta transforms clay and patience into a beguiling tea service. The sober composition of curves balances on the glossy blue, unique to celadon ceramics.
Ceramic nativity scene, 'Andes Christmas'
The customs and hallowed beliefs of the Peruvian people inspire this collection of eight endearing figurines. Juan Soto Palomino portrays a nativity scene, as Mary, Joseph, and the three wise men bear witness to this divine miracle.
Garnet and jade choker, 'Cranberry Cooler'
Somluck Komolmit selects the deep rich color of natural garnets for this exquisite choker. Stringing luminous spheres like cranberries, she adds cool jade beads and intricate sterling silver spacers. .
Labradorite bracelet, 'Serene'
Labradorite's serene cool glow holds the secrets to mystical elegance. The polished stone lures Agung Pribadi into designing an original bracelet that is underscored by harmonious sterling silver contrasts. .925 silver rating.
Quartz and carnelian earrings, 'Spirals'
Gemstones alternate with silver spirals to form long, lovely earrings. The original design comes from Somluck Komolmith, who sets smoky quartz between bright carnelian spheres. .
'Rama and Sita III, ' wall panel
This carved wood wall decoration depicts the blossoming love between Rama and Sita, documented in the Ramayana Hindu epic, in beautiful sono wood. The Ramayana tells the story of Rama, the seventh incarnation of the god Vishnu, who eventually wins Sita in marriage.
Suede backpack, 'Chocolate Butterfly'
Attractive and comfortable, this backpack by Ricardo Hinojosa is crafted of fine suede in chocolate and beige. It features an outer pouch that buckles closed and a pocket with a butterfly on the zipper. More butterflies are embossed on the sides.
Wood hanger, 'Forest Flower'
Delicate chabaphai (forest flowers) appear in an airy filigree. Yodchai Saelor sculpts an elegant clothes hanger of Thai rain tree wood. Mounted on the wall, it can also double as a towel rack.
Wood key ring holder, 'Mughal Wreath'
Indian designers Anu and Smita recreate the rich and colorful artistry of the Mughal era for this elegant key ring holder. The florid embroidery features glistening accents and is executed by hand in a style known as zardozi embroidery.