Trays
Cedar and leather trays, 'Tumi' (set of 3)
Beautiful yet practical set of three cedar trays wrapped in fine leather. The leather's surface has been embossed with pre-Incaic motifs in both high and low relief. These trays fit nicely one inside of the other. Hand-crafted by Abel Rios.
Ate serving tray, 'Subtleties'
An oval ompreng design whirls beautifully in this hand-crafted tray, like a fingerprint of Balinese style. Nengah Danantara shapes the piece from ate grass, a fiber recognized for its resistance to heat, water, and insects.
Aluminum tray, 'Seashell'
Classic seashells adorn the border of this hand-crafted aluminum tray. Once the liquid alloy is poured into a mold of compacted sand it hardens in 5 or 10 minutes, before being filed and polished to remove imperfections.
Stoneware serving platter, 'Square Leaf'
Banana leaves are favored by many Balinese as the ideal way to serve a meal, for it adds flavor to their meals. Inspired by this present-day custom, Tat Yan Soo hand-crafts this stoneware serving platter in the shape of a banana leaf.
Eggshell mosaic tray, 'Eight Immortals'
Daeng Thanunchai finds inspiration in ancient Chinese cabalistic writings to design this tray like a Pad Tit, meant to ward off evil. The surface is marked by eggshell patterns and the tray is lacquered according to ancient techniques.
Eggshell mosaic tray, 'Earthquake'
Inspired by traditional Japanese design, Nantana Sompamitre evokes an earthquake on a tray of exquisite simplicity. Its minimalist line and graceful curves are covered with an intricate eggshell mosaic.
Cedar and leather trays, 'Bird in a Berry Bush' (set of 3)
A bird alights on a berry bush to feast on the succulent fruit. Portrayed in burnished tooled leather, the graceful images adorn a set of trays. Oscar Pastor crafts the set of three from fragrant cedar wood and applies an antique finish.
Banana bark trays, 'Sophisticate' (set of 3)
The rich natural hues of banana bark surround textured black trays. Chic and original, the hand-crafted set can nest when not in use. Manop Chaomuang showcases earth textures in a design for today's lifestyle.
Ceramic tray, 'World of Butterflies'
Flitting amid flowers, butterflies inhabit a world of rich earthen color. Praiwan shapes the tray on the potter's wheel then applies the glaze, using water and a technique all his own. The hand-crafted design is exquisitely subdued.
Nickel and wood tray and coasters, 'Wilderness' (set of 6)
Thailand's Wittaya designs a sumptuous set that includes a tray and six elegant coasters. Each piece is carved of quality mango wood that is stained in rich dark brown. It creates a mesmerizing contrast with nickel motifs.