decorative wall plates

Two of Central America's most impressive and representative birds are the macaw and the sky quetzal. Jorge Leiton paints one of each on a branch above a green meadow. The Costa Rican artist creates this decorative cedar plate from cutting the initial wood circle, to shaping it, then painting it by hand. A coat of resin protects the images and a brass hook facilitates wall display.

Displaying the green hues of the ocean, this decorative bowl from Thailand adds an artistic vibe to any home. Working with a passion for ecological preservation, Somyot Sawasdee handcrafts the bowl of recycled paper, giving it thick walls with a pleasing texture.