unique coasters

Zapotec stairs take you to a world of gallant contrasts. Handwoven by artisan Jaime Sosa of Mexico, this set of four wool coasters displays the grandeur of the region's textiles in a dapper stair-themed pattern, dyed with ivory and black hues.

A unique set of four coasters makes a beautiful addition to both contemporary and rustic settings. Alexander Alvarado transforms a mixture of river sand, granite and cement into a unique design that is squared instead of circular. Each one has cork on the bottom to protect your furniture.

Alexander Alvarado transforms a mixture of river sand, granite and cement into unique and contemporary coasters. He shapes them with the help of molds, and paints them a speckled black, with the classic look of granite. Each in the set of four has cork on the bottom to protect your furniture.

Checkerboard lines and natural stone textures collide in this four-piece coaster set hand-carved from marble and onyx. Inspired by the pattern of a chessboard but built for modern living, they bring just enough contrast to catch the eye without stealing the spotlight. Mexico’s Sierra Family gives each accessory its unique shape, ready to captivate your guests at your next gathering.

Sefah Annwhar replicates the unique artistry of Ivory Coast's Guro people with this impressive wall mask. Featuring two faces, fertility masks were given to Guro women to help them conceive. The talented Ghanaian artisan hand-carves the sese wood mask and adorns it with painted details over clay textures.

Guro people are regarded as the most prolific of African artists. Guro people were originally safe from French colonization, as they lived among the dense forests of Ivory Coast; however, this only lasted until 1912. Under French rule they had to change their nomadic ways to settlements, and rather than having a village leader, a distinguished elder would be designated to mediate disputes and serve as a liaison to neighboring tribes.

Nengah Sudarsana finds inspiration in the unique beauty of the harlequin duck, an endangered species he wishes to immortalize through his art. Harlequin ducks usually resides on the Atlantic coast, but in spring it migrates to fast-flowing rivers and streams to breed. Sudarsana captures the bird's natural poise as he carves it from albesia wood and paints it by hand with acrylics.