garden sculpture

Find levity in life with Samran Thongprik's charming chicken statuette. The artisan hand crafts the sculpture from clay found in Muang Kung, a northern Thai village famous for pottery and ceramic handicrafts. An unglazed finish and a flat teak wood base finish the adorable sculpture.

Samran Thongprik designs this amusing sculpture in hopes that is will bright laughter and light into the life of whoever sees it. The artisan hand crafts the sculpture from clay found in Muang Kung, a northern Thai village famous for pottery and ceramic handicrafts. An unglazed finish and a flat teak wood base finish the unique sculpture.

Bring laughter into a dull day with Samran Thongprik's amusing statuette. The artisan hand crafts the sculpture from clay found in Muang Kung, a northern Thai village famous for pottery and ceramic handicrafts. An unglazed finish and a flat teak wood base finish the delightful sculpture.

A garden of sublime flowers thrives in this regal creation from Indian lands. Artisan Fida Hussain uses weeping willow wood and papier mache to capture the wise image of an elephant in this sculpture, whose hand-painted spring pattern combines vibrant hues with golden and black accents of majestic beauty.

Mystery and grace emerge from an exquisite creation by Vahe Mnacakanyan. Exploring his minimalist and modern style, the Armenian artisan uses tilia wood to handcraft this gorgeous sculpture, whose stainless steel accents, apricot wood base and black hue create a sophisticated vibe around this avant-garde creation.

According to the beliefs of most pre-Hispanic cultures, a smiling sun warms the earth for life to be born and renewed. Georgina Cabrera incorporates Aztec motifs such as maize, flowers, priests, and warriors in kaleidoscopic alignment, blending her own ingenuity, her family's trade, and her country's tradition. Accents of color brighten the ceramic piece, making it the essential adornment for a patio or garden.

Based in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Cabrera works with a special clay sent to her by her relatives from her natal Otumba. The clay comprises of three different types of clay blended with plumilla (the flower from reeds along the local riverbanks). Once the clay has taken form, it is left to dry in the sun for up to five days before baking at approximately 450° C. Finally, Cabrera uses acrylics to hand-paint the piece, providing the adequate accents for the viewer to appreciate the impressive symbols of a long admired civilization.

A proud Cabrera states: "I love to transmit my ideas through my products for people to get to know my work."

Embracing the melody of nature, this unique wind chime from Bali is designed by Trisna Dewi. She crafts the bar by hand-carving patterns into bamboo. Aluminum chimes dangle from the body, which features an agel grass cord for hanging.

Bali's Rupadana designs a lush scene in the pendant of this necklace, depicting a fox-like creature within a jungle. He crafts the pendant of sterling silver, carving the silver away to reveal an oval onyx stone as black as night just beneath.

An outstanding carving technique is displayed by Mexican artisans Fernando and Magali Pedro in this ceramic mini flower pot they adorn with beautiful peacock motifs all around. They handcraft the pot (meant for displaying small flowers and plants or for decorative purposes) with barro negro or "black clay" traditional from Oaxaca.

Intense black and dark brown hues split to form this set of two figurines, carved from natural obsidian stones. Artisan Shoghik Hasratyan of Armenia follows avant-garde trends to craft this mysterious set, characterized by an aura of sharp elegance that bathes each minimalist piece.

This delightful wooden hen-themed home accent transforms any room with its cheerful presence. Crafted and painted by hand, it features colorful floral and leaf motifs carefully molded from ceramic. Guatemalan artisan Liz Oliva infuses this adorable decoration with personality through her meticulous craftsmanship, creating a versatile accessory that works equally well on tabletops, shelves, mantels or tucked into kitchen corners where it can brighten everyday moments.