gifts with a cause

Music, sound and movement are the main themes of this lovely curated gift box featuring a selection of three items crafted by Indonesian artisans from the NOVICA Collection. Komang Sulaksana carves jempinis wood by hand in the shape of a musical note for a very practical and unique phone stand. Trisna Dewi's bamboo mini wind chimes that hang from an agel cord make soothing sounds every time a breeze hits their petite six aluminium chimes. The same breeze that causes bamboo to bend into swirl motifs in this pair of fabulous sterling silver half-hoop earrings by Dewa Arimbawa.

Fragile pink petals grace a delicate celadon vase. Painting a favorite motif, Kanda creates an exquisite lotus blossom. It sprouts from a deep green pond.

Made of ko or rokfa wood ashes enriched with oxides, the glazes distinguish these traditional Thai ceramics. When the kiln is opened, the change of temperature causes the piece to contract, giving it the distinctive crackled appearance of true celadon.

A profusion of petals and tendrils graces this sleek celadon vase. Kanda uses gae sa lak, a traditional Thai process used in decorative carving. Made of ko or rokfa wood ashes enriched with oxides, the glazes distinguish these traditional Thai ceramics. When the kiln is opened, the change of temperature causes the piece to contract, giving it the distinctive crackled appearance of true celadon.

You will first fall in love with the adorable puppy paws that go all over this square sterling silver band ring, boasting a lovely combination of oxidized and polished finishes. But then you will realize that while purchasing this stylish accessory, you will also be contributing to the Bali Animal Welfare Association’s cause of rescuing sick, injured and abandoned animals from the streets and beaches of Bali, healing them and finding them loving homes. BAWA was founded in 2007 by Janice Girardi, an American jewellery designer who resides in Indonesia and has been rescuing dogs for over three decades. Funded only by donations, their signature program is focused on saving from extinction the native Balinese dog breed, or kintamani.

Roses bloom on a serene feminine face. The beautiful woman smiles seductively as a monarch butterfly poses briefly on the blossom. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya sculpts the form from crocodile wood, painting the smooth features by hand. Lined in velvet, the box stores jewelry and keepsakes. Semarajaya's original design pleads the cause of the migratory insects whose sanctuaries are being destroyed around the world. Peace requires that people and nature live in harmony, is the artisan's message.