clothes for home

Atop an amethyst geode base, the brass limbs of this little tree twist back and forth, revealing leaves of earthy tiger's eye. The Brazilian artisans at Joias do Rio create this delightful gemstone sculpture, which is perfect as a paper weight or as a home decor piece.

A young toad sits atop a stylized banana leaf in this lovely home accent. Putu Oka Mahendra of Bali presents this hand crafted nature-themed teapot and creamer set in green with a rattan handle. Balinese artisans work in high-fired ceramics and with natural rattan to create this unique piece for your home table.

Designed by Bali's Dewa Putra, this aromatherapy set has everything you need for a relaxing evening at home. The set is housed in a black cardboard box and includes two ceramic incense holders--one leaf and one flower--18 total incense sticks in jasmine, ylang ylang, and sandalwood, and 10 incense cones in frangipani.

Add a natural vibe to your snacks and delicacies with this gorgeous set of two appetizer plates made in the stunning lands of Thailand. Master artisan Sanai Keawchaisa works with teak wood to create both pieces, adding a leafy shape that will transport you to those breathtaking regional landscapes. Each plate is polished for a lustrous look, enhancing the natural color and wood grain pattern.

Hand-painted with the image of a blue bird perched on a floral tree, this set of three decorative boxes brings the beauty of Salvadoran handicrafts to your home. Artisan cooperative God's Seed proudly presents the set of descending size, which is crafted of pinewood. The larger box opens with brass hinges, and the medium and small boxes open with hinges made of leather.

Sunlight drenches this batik on cotton work by K. Baka. Set in Aburi, an "aklowa" (village) about 30 miles north of Accra, the painting is a personal expression of what the artist considers to be one of his sanctuaries. The pair of cottage huts and coconut trees represent twins with whom he became enamored upon first visiting the village. Towering flora backdrop the serenity of Baka's refuge.

Aburi is a hilly town, renowned for its spectacular view, as the higher elevation affords glimpses of Accra rivaling those seen from a helicopter. Here also is the home of one of the world's most significant botanical gardens - a haven for exotic, tropical and medicinal plants. Inspired by the contrast between urbanity and the peace of the countryside, Baka elaborates this work using dyes extracted naturally from vegetables.