love decor

Balinese sculptor Wayan Rendah evokes the protective embrace of romantic love in a deceptively simplecarving. Endlessly entwined, emerging from a singleblock of richly grained suar wood, the sculptureis a touching symbol of affection for any couple.

Indian artisan Anil Khandelwal uses lively printed motifs resembling patchwork to create these vibrant bedspreads. Finished with a contrasting running kantha stitch all over. In lovely sunflower and white that reverses from printed to solid. Comes with two matching pillow shams.

Perfect for animal lovers and bird enthusiasts alike, this stunning sculpture depicts a lifelike female mallard swimming gracefully. "From an early age I loved natural things – plants, animals, birds or sea life... I particularly want to create wildlife and other animal themes in an exact, realistic and original way," Nengah Suarsana explains. He hand-carves the delightful duck from albesia wood, which he then paints by hand in amazing detail.

Perfect for storing cotton swabs in style, this lovely ceramic box is from Ivan Martinez in Mexico. He crafts the bathroom accessory in the traditional style of Talavera ceramics, painting the colourful motifs carefully by hand.

Follow the fascinating threads of human history in this monumental volume, amply illustrated with maps, archival imagery, and revealing photographs.

History comes to life in this comprehensive overview of humankind, from earliest times to the present day. Each page is filled with stunning visuals and thought-provoking text that make this book an instant classic. From the Babylonian Empire to the Persian Gulf War, from the Xia and Shang Dynasties of Bronze Age China to the new space race, from Egyptian hieroglyphics to the digital age?here, in vivid colour and crisp narrative, is the sweeping story of the history of civilization.

Every chapter includes:

• Notable dates
• Salient quotations from the time
• Explanatory maps
• Fascinating sidebar stories
• Photographs of artifacts & landscapes
• Art works depicting dramatic scenes

Visually driven, rich and far-reaching, yet friendly and browsable, with iconic National Geographic maps, illustrations, and images enhancing the pages, this new book is a history-lover’s dream.

Hand crafted by Thai artisans from an alloy of five metals, this singing bowl produces a lovely soothing sound when struck with the included mango wood mallet. A decorative hammered finish and orange polyester cushion complete the three-piece set from Rujan Baidya with thoughtful details.

A serene cat sits in lotus pose as if in prayer ormeditation in this charming sculpture. Hand carved inBali from local suar wood and signed by artist NengahSudarsana, who shares his love for animals through his work.