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Gone Fishing
Hand Made Wood Fish Shaped Nautical Sign from Indonesia
Gone Fishing, Hand Made Wood Fish Shaped Nautical Sign from Indonesia
Putu Suserini
This nautical sign is made of albesia wood with an agel grass cord for hanging on a wall. Hand carved by Indonesian artist Putu Suserini, this sign features a fish and the phrase "Gone... read more$23.99$21.59Artist: Putu Suserini
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Aztec Calendar
Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar
Aztec Calendar, Central American Archaeological Wood Calendar
Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo
Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo recreates the elaborate stone sculpture known as the "Aztec Calendar" or "Sun Stone." Discovered in Mexico City, the original massive stone is on... read more$197.99Artist: Maria Estela Perlera de Portillo
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Golden Scorpion
Hand Made Bronze Scorpion Wall Hook
Golden Scorpion, Hand Made Bronze Scorpion Wall Hook
Adi Noviantara
Hang your coat or keys in style with this handsome scorpion wall hook from Bali's Adi Noviantara. Hand cast in bronze, the hook is treated with an antiqued finish, and doubles as a stunning wall... read more$34.99Artist: Adi Noviantara
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Proud Victory
Galleon Motif Leather Wall Hanging
Proud Victory, Galleon Motif Leather Wall Hanging
Glauco
Sailing across time on uncharted waters, the "Victory" galleon remains a proud emblem of an era of discovery. The Spanish and British navies used galleons such as this one in the 16th and... read more$427.99Artist: Glauco
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Knowing in Brown
Hand Carved Teak Wood Elephant Sculpture
Knowing in Brown, Hand Carved Teak Wood Elephant Sculpture
Amporn
If you're looking for a show-stopping piece of decor, this wall sculpture from Thailand's Amporn is just the ticket. Hand carved from rich teak wood, the sculpture features fine details that bring the... read more$169.99Artist: Amporn
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Tropical Forest
Signed Color Photograph of Brazil's Tropical Forest
Tropical Forest, Signed Color Photograph of Brazil's Tropical Forest
Anita Soares
Ilha Grande in Angra dos Reis is an unspoiled natural paradise of unparalleled tropical beauty. Anita Soares ventures deep into the coastal forest to capture sunbeams that pierce the canopy above to... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Bubbles I
Signed Color Photograph of a Sea Wave in Sunlight
Bubbles I, Signed Color Photograph of a Sea Wave in Sunlight
Anita Soares
"Bubbles in blue," Anita Soares muses. "Visually, the colors of the whirlpool enchanted me, that it is submerged. The image represents air, life, happiness and movement." She... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Bubbles II
Signed Color Photograph of a Blue Ocean Wave
Bubbles II, Signed Color Photograph of a Blue Ocean Wave
Anita Soares
A myriad of crystalline bubbles swirl through the water, drifting upward, created by the flow of an underwater whirlpool. Brazilian photographer Anita Soares captures its magic in this elegant color... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Resonance
Signed Color Photograph of a Boy at the Beach
Resonance, Signed Color Photograph of a Boy at the Beach
Anita Soares
With legs tucked tightly in his arms, a boy seems suspended in the sunset sky. The day's last light sparkles on the shallow sea in a moment of utter magic. Clouds dance in the foreground like gossamer... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Lagoon in Color
Signed Color Photograph of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Lagoon in Color, Signed Color Photograph of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon
Anita Soares
Anita Soares turns her lens toward the beautiful Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, considered by many to be the heart of Rio de Janeiro. Gentle waves in the peaceful, glassy water lap at the shore in a scene... read more$99.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Corcovado
Signed Original Black and White Photograph of Corcovado
Corcovado, Signed Original Black and White Photograph of Corcovado
Anita Soares
A venerable tree frames a distant view with leafy branches. Standing tall above Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer embraces all with arms wide open. The largest art deco sculpture in the world, this... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Lifestyle
Signed Color Photograph of a Surfer at Ipanema
Lifestyle, Signed Color Photograph of a Surfer at Ipanema
Anita Soares
He stands on a sandbar, surfboard under his arm as he gazes at the Atlantic waves. Behind him, a glassy tidal pool separates hin from the noise and rushing crowds of the busy city. Lights along the... read more$119.99Artist: Anita Soares
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Angler
Color photograph Angler
Angler, Color photograph Angler
Sid Bond
Clouds gather to close the day on Guanabara Bay as a man tends to his fishing rod. The sun's last golden rays shed light on this photograph by Sid Bond. A spectacular vision, Rio de Janeiro is a... read more$107.99Artist: Sid Bond
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Blue Dawn
Color photograph Blue Dawn
Blue Dawn, Color photograph Blue Dawn
Sid Bond
A mystical blue dawn awakens Guanabara Bay with Sugar Loaf Hill standing tall and eternal. The energy of life begins to stir as joggers exercise on golden sands. Sid Bond's expertise is evident in the... read more$107.99Artist: Sid Bond
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Ipanema Sparkle
Black and white photograph on Fuji paper Ipanema Sparkle
Ipanema Sparkle, Black and white photograph on Fuji paper Ipanema Sparkle
Anita Soares
The sun shines bright over Ipanema Beach as it casts a spell of tranquility. A bather tests the water's temperature while preparing to play with the lulling waves. Sugar Loaf Hill stands tall like a... read more$59.99Artist: Anita Soares
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As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.


When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.


To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.


When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.


While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.


Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.


The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.


The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.
Featured Reviews on Gifts for Dad Wall Decor
Wood inlay wall decor, 'Aztec Calendar'





By Barbara
Gorgeous!!!
It is even more beautiful than in the online photo and in the catalog! The light to dark woods are combined beautifully and the amount of work to create this piece is awe-inspiring. Not only do I love it, but I took a photo and emailed it to about 10 people and showed it to half a dozen more today. EVERYONE agreed with me. It was my Christmas present to myself. My family room walls and shelves are showcases for items Ive bought during 50 years of travel as well as items from countries I havent yet visited. This is now my favorite piece of all.
Mini cuckoo clock, 'Owl's Cottage'





By Tracy
Cute Clock
This mini cuckoo clock keeps great time. There is a choice between it playing music or having the cuckoo sound. The clock is very well constructed and looks great. The volume is perfect too.
Large wood cuckoo clock, 'Black Forest Dancers'





By Susan
Beautiful! Dependable
I gave this large cuckoo clock to my mother for Christmas a few years back and she loves it! It is accurate and absolutely beautiful!