art glass

Circling the wrist with a hand-knotted nylon wristband in crimson, this bracelet is created by Mexican artisan Janeth Quintanilla. She selects gleaming beads of glass that are displayed alongside a variety of different metal charms, including religious symbols, animals, good luck charms, and hearts.

In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in Thailand to build a san phra poom, or "guardian spirit house" when they finish building their own house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place, inviting a protective spirit to live inside the small house. These spirit houses are believed to bring luck, happiness, success, and security to those within the home. Handcrafted from mango wood, red stairs lead to a spirit house that is given a bronze-tone finish with colorful mirrored glass accents.

In designing this traditional spirit house, Thai artisan Jaifah Aksornsri draws inspiration from the architectural styles of temples from the ancient Lanna kingdom. It is customary for people in Thailand to build a san phra poom, or "guardian spirit house" when they finish building their own house. A Buddhist ceremony takes place, inviting a protective spirit to live inside the small house. These spirit houses are believed to bring luck, happiness, success, and security to those within the home. Handcrafted from mango wood, a small set of red stairs leads to a spirit house that is given a bronze-tone finish with colorful mirrored glass accents.

Wayan Rendah honors Kwan Im with art by sculpting this vivid suar wood sculpture. He depicts her gesturing Tarjani Mudra with one hand, to ward off evil. With her other hand she holds a lotus flower as a symbol of enlightenment. The Balinese people revere Kwan Im as the Buddhist goddess of prosperity, a figure who bestows good fortune and happiness upon humanity.