colorful sculpture

In the traditional style of Kashmiri handicrafts, this elephant sculpture is crafted from weeping willow wood and covered with papier mache, which is then lovingly painted by hand with colorful and gold-tone floral motifs. India's Mohammad Hussain Baba offers this home decor piece.

Raising its trunk triumphantly, this elephant is decorated with golden and blue floral motifs that are lovingly painted by hand. Colorful floral arrangements decorate the sides of this elephant sculpture, which is crafted from papier mache over weeping willow wood. Mohammad Hussain Baba presents this example of traditional handicrafts from Kashmir.

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.

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.