artisan instruments

"The cool river water that goes through the forest flows beautifully while enlivening the ecosystem at the same time," says Javanese artist Aldi who specializes in impressionistic landscape paintings. His passion for nature is poured into this remarkable composition crafted with acrylic paints on canvas, so tranquil and serene you can almost hear the murmur of the water and feel the wind blowing through the trees.

Music comes alive in miniature through this vibrant retablo that transforms an Andean instrument shop into a captivating three-dimensional scene. Bold florals and delicate leaves dance across the tornillo wood frame in rich, eye-catching hues while inside, hand-sculpted ceramic figures bustle about their musical world with remarkable detail and personality. Handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Julio Gallardo, this charming retablo brings the energy and tradition of Andean culture directly into your space, ready to grace your table or wall with its metallic hanger.

Cobblestone pathways wind through this captivating oil painting where Antigua Guatemala's historic charm unfolds during sunset and beneath the watchful gaze of the majestic Volcano of Water. Each brushstroke from Guatemalan artist Boni (Bonifacio Maxia Cutzal) breathes life into traditional houses that line the street, their weathered facades telling stories of centuries past. Vibrant trees and flowers burst from every corner of the canvas while the iconic St. Francis Church stands as a steadfast landmark within this perfectly balanced composition—a tangible slice of Guatemala's cultural heritage captured in oils.

Titled Atardecer en Antigua Guatemala in Spanish.

Hand-painted with a golden nature motif, Nikom's expertly crafted parasol gives any room a lovely decorative touch. The Thai artisan stretches 100% cotton over a sturdy bamboo frame before painting the fabric with red butterflies and graceful bamboo stalks.