butterfly decor

A myriad shades of blue conjure a cool and soothing universe in this elegant nierika, or votive beadwork painting by Kupihaute. Scorpions scuttle purposefully around the center of the composition, which takes the shape of a flower with five wide petals.

The artist, who writes fluently in the Huichol, Nahuatl and English languages, talks about this work in his own words. "From the focal center of the nierika, the precious flower arises in spiral movement as the culminating expression of the deepest roots. The blossom is keeping in its entrails the seed that will disseminate the power of creative energy. This is symbolized by the scorpions that, in their wonderful body symmetry, show the essence of the power itself, since any imbalance in its mating dance, any missing the target, will cause its own poisoning and thus its own death. Therefore the symbol of cosmos, of order is shown in their mouths and the tails."

The intricate images are formed with tiny seed beads. Kupihuate patiently places them one at a time with a needle made of abalone shell onto a huanacaxtle wood backing. Beeswax is used instead of glue.

The process is totally spontaneous, with no previous sketch or design. It is guided by the artist's unconscious to tell the stories that remain in our collective ancestral memory. He signs his work with the symbol of a butterfly on the reverse side of the nierika.

Costa Rica's hopes flutter along the wings of this captivating morpho butterfly portrait, painted on a dried gourd by Ruth Mora. Capturing the graceful essence of the region's forest, the artisan reunites natural elements to create this decorative accent of exquisite taste. The piece is embellished with a lid made from natural fibers, conveying a message of love for nature.

Add a magical aura to your home with this pine wood pencil holder. Crafted by Mexican artisan Ana Maria Gonzalez, this handy item features charming decoupage butterflies in a palette of lapis, yellow, orange and mint tones.

Elegant butterflies and floral motifs are painted by hand on the reverse of glass panes. Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez creates this decorative box, realizing the composition in a variety of colors against a sky-blue background.

Combining the magic of butterflies and the mysticism of time, Indian designer Chirag Choudhary creates a set of six knobs perfect for adding fantasy to your interiors. With the help of local artisans, the accessories come to life thanks to detailed ceramic work, with little nickel-plated brass accents and a blue hue.

Butterflies are often associated with magic and hope, inspiring Indian designer Chirag Choudhary to create a set of six knobs in honour of these real-life fairies. With the help of local artisans, the accessories come to life thanks to meticulous ceramic work, with little nickel-plated brass accents and a blue tone.

Yellow butterflies alight on red hibiscus flowers that flourish in the tropics. Painted by hand, they bring color and cheer to a set of four ornaments. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya crafts the bell shapes from albesia wood and paints the motifs by hand to cover both sides.

Butterflies reign over a florid paradise conjured by Thailand's Nikom. He paints the composition with amazing care for detail on a blue cotton and bamboo parasol.

Floral vine and butterfly motifs in blue are painted by hand to the reverse sides of glass panels that cover the white body of this truly angelic tissue box cover. Working together, the Ortiz Family carries on the Peruvian tradition of reverse-painted glass handicrafts. Crafted of wood, the tissue box cover is painted with silver-tone trim.

Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas transforms a dried calabash gourd into a nesting shelter. The light blue background is decorated with floral motifs, butterflies and ladybugs. Hang it in your favorite tree in the garden or wherever you relax to watch the birds.
Please expect the size and shape of the gourd to vary.

Darling butterflies hover around a bunch of flowers on Niyaz's decorative papier mache box. Indian artisans hand carve the box from kail wood, pasting strips of wet paper around the box before buffing the surface smooth. The box is then painted with a midnight garden motif in hues of blue and pink.

Given a painted finish in hues of blue, yellow, and red, two ants add a touch of whimsy and happiness to any space. Balinese artisan Nik creates this pair of decorative accents, crafted by hand from steel.