ocean decor

Wearing a starfish in her hair, a beautiful mermaid sings of the sea. Mexican artisan J. Blas cuts and shapes the image by hand, adding details in glass mosaic.

Samuel Ashong captures the magical beauty of a sunset as it ignites the skies over the ocean's waters. "The sunset has its own colors to brighten the evenings. One of the effects that has most attracted me over the years is the reflection of the setting sun on the rivers and the seas," he says. Ashong presents this exquisite batik composition in a mat board passe-partout, ready for framing.

The marine realm inspires an adorable decorative box directly from Bali. Anak Agung Ary's newest design features a sturdy suar wood structure with a polyester velvet lining and a hand-painted marine scene depicting clownfish swimming in a serene reef.

Kick back and relax with your favorite book or a cold drink in this gorgeous hammock swing. The Maya Artists of Yucatan collective hand-weave it from 100% cotton rope in bright deep orange and add a beautiful tasseled fringe for a very glamorous finish. Ropes, wooden rod, and hammock hooks are provided for easy installation.

Hammocks have been used by Mayan peoples since pre-Hispanic times. The Maya Artists of the Yucatan collective seeks to keep this ancient art alive by providing its members with training, access to new materials and techniques, and financial support.

The sea celebrates the festive holidays with a cheerful aura that invites us to reflect on our connection with the ocean. As representatives of this message of joy, a clever octopus and a lucky seahorse come to your home to add a marine spirit to your spaces. The Goris Artisan Group from Armenia crafts this set of two ornaments from acrylic, following a detailed crochet process that allows them to bring the pieces to life.