Recycled Paper Turtle Wall Art Sculpture Crafted by Hand, "Wise Old Turtle"
This turtle with an ornate shell symbolizes longevity and endurance in this inspired wall sculpture from Thailand. Somyot Sawasdee handcrafts the sculpture by recycling paper with cement and finishes it with green and gold paint. Features a hook on the back.
- 0.11 kgs
- 0.2 lbs
- 17 cm H x 14.5 cm W x 2.8 cm D
- 6.75" H x 5.75" W x 1.1" D
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04/30/2019
"Whimsical Wall Decoration"





Purchased along with the seahorse and starfish which make an excellent grouping for my wall. The colors are pleasing, they are well-crafted and lightweight.
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Verified Reviewer
01/09/2018
"Love this!"





This turtle is beautiful - even more so than the picture shows. I love it.
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Verified Reviewer
08/07/2019
"Beautiful wall decor"





See my full review under unique starfish
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Verified Reviewer
08/30/2020
"Terrific!"





I love this paper mache octopus! It brightens up a dull spot in my bathroom!
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Verified Reviewer
11/10/2019
"Lovely"





Its exactly like that in the picture
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Seahorse Omen, Recycled Paper Seahorse Wall Sculpture Handmade in Thailand
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Verified Reviewer
11/10/2019
"Unique"





Beautiful ! Feels like having a piece of the ocean on my walls.
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Somyot is a dedicated artisan concerned with the environment. He often offers training sessions at his workshop to teach the special techniques needed to produce environmentally-friendly art from recycled materials. He uses these sessions to help cultivate a respect for the environment among younger artisans and encourages them to sell the products they create at the workshop training sessions. He also employs assistants to help with the crafting of his artwork. His older sister helps him with the accounting.
Somyot received the 2016 OTOP Product Champion Award
This Product is awarded the Earth Friendly badge because it uses recycled or sustainable materials or techniques.
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Somyot Sawasdee Recycled paper sculptures
"I began to think seriously about my own design work. I started to design new items by using various types of waste or scrap wood, paper, glass, cans, and coconut shell."