Wood Animal Mirrors
Mirror, 'Reflective Turtle'
Gracious and solemn, this taokra (sea turtle) features a glistening shell framed by angular spirals. Pongnara Kulsiri finds inspiration in the turtle's unique shape to craft a mirror with a charming, expressive face.
Mirror, 'Iyara Elephant'
Pongnara Kulsiri sculpts a cheery iyara, or "elephant" to frame a mirror. Elephants hold a revered place in Thai society. Their enormous size, yet seemingly gentle, sensitive natures and tremendous intelligence elicit fascination, joy, and awe from Thai people.
Mirror, 'Dolly Dolphin'
Friendly as ever, the dolphin serves as the charming model for this alluring mirror frame. Pongnara Kulsiri carves the endearing piece from wood with admirable precision and detail, as he proudly recreates the natural world around him.
Mirror, 'Dolphin Twins'
Leaping lithely from the warm Thai ocean, twin dolphins pose on a mirror. Hand-carved, its wooden contours boast floral motifs in aluminum repouss�. Pongnara Kulsiri selects an animal theme for this delightful mirror.
Mirror, 'Taokra the Trendy Turtle'
Inspired by nature's charming creatures, Pongnara Kulsiri designs a captivating mirror frame in the shape of a taokra or sea turtle. Master carver Kulsiri's expertise is evident in the fine detailing of the shell as well as the stylized shape of the turtle.
Mirror, 'Reflective Silver Elephant'
This impressive elephant captivates with his majestic stance and powerful might. Pongnara Kulsiri is inspired by the noble pachyderm and designs the mirror in the choo position which refers to the elephant's raised trunk.
Mirror, 'Trendy Cat'
Closing her eyes, this charming kitty snuggles down for a catnap. Pongnara Kulsiri carves the fancy feline from wood and protects the mirror frame with a coat of lacquer. Acrylic powder in silver lines the kitty's spine like a fury accent.
Mirror, 'Peacocks'
Majestic hand-crafted framed mirror featuring a peacock, designed by Alberto Cueva. This Ayacucho-style piece is painted before receiving a gilt finish on the peacock's plumage.
Mirror, 'Finny Friend with Flowers'
Blowing bubbles from deep underwater, the pla ta pian navigates a cool Thai river. Pongnara Kulsiri sculpts the cheery fish with flowing fins to frame a mirror. Flaunting a floral motif in yellow and green repouss�, the mirror is finished with a coat of lacquer.
Mirror, 'Reflective Owl'
Though a symbol of wisdom in the western world, the nok hook (night owl) is regarded as bird of mystery by the people of Thailand. They are suspicious of its nighttime activities and frightening call.