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By Nantana Sompamitre, this beautiful decorative bowl exemplifies one of Thailand's oldest art forms. It is lacquered inside and out, and adorned with bands of brown. She lathes the mango wood into the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. When dry, it is polished, and another coat is applied – up to twenty times – before as many six coats of pure lacquer are applied. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay.

Indian tradition is related to nature in a sophisticated and enchanting way. One of its classic decorative items is the famous urli, a brass bowl intended to hold petals or oil candles by filling it with water, allowing a soothing fragrance to take over your spaces. Crafted by local artisans and presented by Rahul Jain, this urli bowl also features a traditional design with Hindu accents attracting positive energies to your home, all in an antique finish for an elegant touch.

Indian tradition is related to nature in a refined and glamorous way. One of its classic decorative items is the famous urli, a brass bowl intended to hold petals or oil candles by filling it with water, allowing a sweet fragrance to take over your spaces. Crafted by local artisans and presented by Rahul Jain, this urli bowl also features a traditional design with Hindu deities attracting blessings to your home, all in an antique finish for a luxurious touch.

The beautiful city of Guacamayas is famous for its colorful decorative bowls that illustrate the region's vibrant and traditional lifestyle. Being part of this precious artistic custom, Omaira Manrique from Colombia works with cabuya and reed grass fibers in a palette of red, yellow, green and turquoise tones, forming a geometric pattern on a decorative bowl with a classic style.

Delicate petals with distinctive Balinese style drift across a background of darkened silver. By Dewi Putera, this keepsake ballpoint pen showcases the design techniques of classic Indonesian jewelry. The screw-on cap boasts a faceted garnet for added elegance, and the pen takes Parker refill ink cartridges.

It arrives with a black ink cartridge.

Delicate spirals evoke the sea waves that roll rhythmically toward shore on Bali's beautiful beaches. By Dewi Putera, this extraordinary ballpoint pen showcases the design techniques of classic Indonesian jewelry. The screw-on cap boasts a faceted garnet for added elegance, and the pen takes Parker refill ink cartridges.

Arrives with a black ink cartridge.

Buckle up for the road trip of a lifetime: 100 epic journeys through all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces offering thousands of sites and roadside attractions along the way. A sequel to the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas.

From a vineyard route through Northwest wine country to a winter wonderland on Alberta's Icefields Parkway, this informative travel guide offers epic sights, good bites, and pure fun. Pack your car and hit the road to experience 100 drives--both classic and off the beaten track--across the United States and Canada. You'll find innovative itineraries outlining your route, along with when to go and what to see and do along the way. And there's something here to satisfy every passenger. Take in the magnificent turns along Alaska's Route One through Anchorage to Kenai. Or wind your way through retro spots from Chicago to Los Angeles on Route 66. On nearly 600 miles of New Mexico's Trail of the Ancients, stop off to encounter sites dating back to A.D. 850. Or discover fossils along Dinosaur Drive, a route that winds its way from Calgary to Denver. Beach lovers will delight in Hawaii's Oahu Circle Island Drive, while history lovers can follow Canada's War of 1812 trail: a cruise between Montreal and Windsor with stops at major battlefields along the way.
Filled with expert tips, tons of activities, and plenty to see and do as you drive--the ultimate road trip playlist anyone?--here is an inspirational and practical keepsake for any road warrior.

Start a new series of adventures, experiences and memories with a handy accessory from the captivating Guatemalan lands. Designer Gaby Briz and a talented team of artisans work with different materials to create a joyous composition of classic regional details, later printed on the cardboard cover of this lined journal featuring 100 paper pages. Accented with the word Guatemala in graceful calligraphy, the piece—equipped with a plastic coil binding—honors the best of the region's arts.

Start a new series of adventures, experiences and memories with a handy accessory from the beautiful Guatemalan lands. Designer Gaby Briz and a talented team of artisans work with different materials to create a cheerful composition of a classic Chicken bus, later printed on the cardboard cover of this lined journal featuring 100 paper pages. Accented with the word Guatemala in refined calligraphy, the piece—equipped with a plastic coil binding—honors the best of the region's traditions.

New adventures, experiences and memories are arriving to be written in a convenient accessory paying homage to Guatemala. Designer Gaby Briz works side by side with a talented artisan team, creating a vibrant composition of classic regional details and printing it on the cardboard cover of this lined journal. With 100 paper pages for long-term use and a plastic coil binding, the piece features the Spanish expressionGuau! set in creative calligraphy at the front of the design, making a fun nod to this blessed nation's name and the marvelous nature of its arts.

New adventures, experiences and memories are arriving to be written in a convenient accessory paying homage to Guatemala. Designer Gaby Briz works side by side with a talented artisan team, creating a gorgeous composition of a classic Chicken bus and printing it on the cardboard cover of this lined journal. With 100 paper pages for long-term use and a plastic coil binding, the piece features the Spanish expressionGuau! set in artistic calligraphy at the front of the design, making a fun nod to this blessed nation's name and the marvelous nature of its traditions.

Eggshells present a fantastic motif, the indefinable nebula a testament to the imagination of Daeng Thanunchai. Elaborated with classic Thai techniques, the bowl revels in the vermilion mystique of its exterior. Makes a cherished housewarming gift. For decorative purposes only.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and spread out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, they are cracked into small pieces and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Then lacquer is once again applied to the piece and the shells are placed onto this fresh coat. The work is then lacquered twice, and once the lacquer is dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring gleam.