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Holy Family
Holy Family Cedar Wood Wall Relief Panel Peru Christian Art
Holy Family, Holy Family Cedar Wood Wall Relief Panel Peru Christian Art
Montalvo Family
Baby Jesus seems to bless Mary and Joseph in this incredibly vivid relief panel by the Montalvo Family in Peru. They carve the cedar wood wall panel by hand with an amazing care to detail, which they... read more$259.99$233.99Artist: Montalvo Family
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Mother of Three
Sese Wood Wall Decor of Mother and Three Children from Ghana
Mother of Three, Sese Wood Wall Decor of Mother and Three Children from Ghana
Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
A Ghanaian mother sits contentedly as she lovingly keeps her three children upon her body. A baby is nestled in her bosom, while another is carried on her back; her third child clings to the woman's... read more$144.99$130.49Artist: Kwaku Ofosuhene Apenteng
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Mother and Babe
Mother and Child Wood Wall Art from Ghana
Mother and Babe, Mother and Child Wood Wall Art from Ghana
Emmanuel Linford Adjei
Entirely designed and hand crafted by Emmanuel Linford Adjei, this dimensional piece of home decor depicts a mother cradling her child. The Ghanaian artisan starts with a ceiling board, hand-painted... read more$1367.99$1231.19Artist: Emmanuel Linford Adjei
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Walking Elephant Family I
Aluminum Relief Panel of an Elephant Family from Thailand
Walking Elephant Family I, Aluminum Relief Panel of an Elephant Family from Thailand
Kai
Designed for display on a table top or wall, this relief panel is created by Thai artisan Kai. The relief panel depicts an elephant family as they take a walk through the forest, handmade of embossed... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Kai
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Good African Mother
Hand Painted Mother and Child African Wood Wall Sculpture
Good African Mother, Hand Painted Mother and Child African Wood Wall Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Beautifully carved and painted by hand, this wall sculpture depicts a young woman carrying a toddler on her back as she gathers the day's food into a basket. "African women are wonderful!"... read more$114.99$103.49Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Lovely Mother and Child
Sese Wood Mother and Child Relief Panel from Ghana
Lovely Mother and Child, Sese Wood Mother and Child Relief Panel from Ghana
Musah Abdallah
Hand-carved of sese wood, a mother walks with her child slung over her back in this touching relief panel from Ghana. Musah Abdallah designs this impressive addition to your home decor, accented with... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Musah Abdallah
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Mother Africa II
Cultural Batik Wall Art of a Mother and Children from Ghana
Mother Africa II, Cultural Batik Wall Art of a Mother and Children from Ghana
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Celebrating the virtues of motherhood, Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah designs a beautiful piece of wall art from Ghana. He uses cotton cloth, realizing his vision by cutting away from the cloth to reveal... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
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Family Gathering
Hand-Carved Mother Father and Child Wood Wall Sculpture
Family Gathering, Hand-Carved Mother Father and Child Wood Wall Sculpture
Winfred Ansah Okoampah
Winfred Ansah Okoampah celebrates the love of family to design a beautiful wall relief. Carved by hand, a sese wood heart embraces a proud mother and father as they look lovingly upon their precious... read more$137.99$124.19Artist: Winfred Ansah Okoampah
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Masan Mum
Sese Wood Mother and Child Relief Panel
Masan Mum, Sese Wood Mother and Child Relief Panel
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this heartwarming relief panel portrays a new African mother as she swaddles her sleeping baby. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel from local sese wood... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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One Day
Hand Painted Low Relief African Wood Wall Sculpture
One Day, Hand Painted Low Relief African Wood Wall Sculpture
Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
Beautifully carved and painted by hand, this wall sculpture depicts a young woman wearing colorful batik. A baby nurses at her ample breast and a toddler on her strong back gazes at the world with... read more$154.99$139.49Artist: Abdul Aziz Mohamadu
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Mother Afrique
Artisan Crafted Sese Wood Relief Panel
Mother Afrique, Artisan Crafted Sese Wood Relief Panel
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
On her way to market, a young African mother carries a basket in one hand an a baby on her back. Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, the panel is hand carved from sese wood by Ghanaian artisans before... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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Sweet Mama
Hand Made Sese Wood Relief Panel
Sweet Mama, Hand Made Sese Wood Relief Panel
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
Lovingly carved, Erasmus Philip Ahorlu's relief panel depicts a baby touching his mother's face as she coos over him. Ghanaian artisans hand carve the panel from local sese wood before painting the... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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Play Time
Mother and Child Batik Cotton Collage from West Africa
Play Time, Mother and Child Batik Cotton Collage from West Africa
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Depicting a mother and child at play, this colorful piece of artwork is created using a mixture of traditional batik styles and creative collage techniques. West African artisan Emmanuel Atiemoh... read more$159.99$143.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
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Father of Africa
Hand Crafted Sese Wood Relief Panel
Father of Africa, Hand Crafted Sese Wood Relief Panel
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this lovely relief panel portrays a young African father giving his son a piggyback ride. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel from local sese wood before... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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Modern African Woman
Handmade Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana
Modern African Woman, Handmade Sese Wood Relief Panel from Ghana
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this brightly painted relief panel portrays a beautiful African woman on her way to market with a baby on her back. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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Mama Afrique
Sese Wood Family-Themed Relief Panel
Mama Afrique, Sese Wood Family-Themed Relief Panel
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this lovely relief panel portrays a young African mother proudly carrying her son in her arms. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel from local sese wood... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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Balanced Mother
Hand Carved Sese Wood Relief Panel
Balanced Mother, Hand Carved Sese Wood Relief Panel
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
Designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, this unique relief panel depicts an African mom skillfully balancing a basket on her head and a baby on her back. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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Family Reunion
Family Themed Wood Wall Sculpture Handmade in Ghana
Family Reunion, Family Themed Wood Wall Sculpture Handmade in Ghana
Robert Aidoo-Taylor
Ghana's Robert Aidoo Taylor creates an original wood wall sculpture with universal appeal. The hand-carved panel depicts a family tree, with the patriarch at the top, followed by a woman and infant... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Robert Aidoo-Taylor
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Sister Sweetie
Handcrafted Sese Wood Relief Panel
Sister Sweetie, Handcrafted Sese Wood Relief Panel
Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
This charming relief panel, designed by Erasmus Philip Ahorlu, portrays a young African mother with a small child on her back. Ghanaian artisans lovingly hand carve the panel from local sese wood... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Erasmus Philip Ahorlu
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Pleasant Love
Hand Carved Wood Relief Panel of Mother and Child Indonesia
Pleasant Love, Hand Carved Wood Relief Panel of Mother and Child Indonesia
Made Mulyani
Indonesian artisan Made Mulyani celebrates the relationship between mother and child. She presents this relief panel, hand-carved from local suar wood to depict a mother feeding her child beneath a... read more$64.99$58.49Artist: Made Mulyani
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Working Together
Folk Art Painting from Africa
Working Together, Folk Art Painting from Africa
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah celebrates the spirit of cooperation that prevails in West African families where even the children help out. He depicts a young woman who leans lovingly toward her three... read more$109.99$98.99Artist: Emmanuel Atiemoh Yeboah
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Escape to Egypt
Christian Wall Art Cedar Panel of Holy Family Flees to Egypt
Escape to Egypt, Christian Wall Art Cedar Panel of Holy Family Flees to Egypt
Montalvo Family
Warned by the Magi that King Herod intended to kill all infants of the area, Joseph and Mary flee Jerusalem and go to Egypt to save Baby Jesus. Their expressions are weary as they travel in the rain.... read more$269.99$242.99Artist: Montalvo Family
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Mum's Hotel
Hand Made White Wood Familial Sign from Indonesia
Mum's Hotel, Hand Made White Wood Familial Sign from Indonesia
Ketut Karsini
This handcrafted sign from Indonesia reads "Mum's Hotel," followed by heart shapes. Loving and inviting, it is made from albesia wood with a distressed white finish, presented by Ketut... read more$29.99$26.99Artist: Ketut Karsini
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Jesus' Birth
Hand Carved Balinese Relief Panel of the Holy Family
Jesus' Birth, Hand Carved Balinese Relief Panel of the Holy Family
Seji Taram
Baby Jesus smiles as his mother, Mary, holds the child against her cheek. Joseph leans in to join this tender moment in a beautiful portrait of the Holy Family. Seji Taram transforms Balinese suar... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Seji Taram
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Agya Ni Maame
Ghanaian Mom and Dad Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Panel
Agya Ni Maame, Ghanaian Mom and Dad Hand Carved Wood Sculpture Panel
Victoria Agyepomaa
Agya ni maame, or mom and dad, sit in the shade of a tree taking a break after chopping firewood. Mom has baby strapped to her back and carries the wood on her head. Detailed in a hand-carved sese... read more$47.99$43.19Artist: Victoria Agyepomaa
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Your answers straight from the village experts


As with any work of art, direct sunlight will fade colors over time, especially for tapestries with natural dyes. We recommend hanging your tapestry in an area that avoids direct sun exposure to maintain vibrancy. To clean your woven tapestry, use a vacuum with an upholstery attachment or dry clean if necessary. Spot treatment can also be used with a gentle fabric cleaner, but we recommend testing it on a small area first. Alternatively, you may hand wash your tapestry using cold water, then hang it to dry in the shade. Some tapestries made from cotton fabric may be machine washed on cold.


When it comes to handcrafted traditional tapestries, the most common materials include wool, cotton, silk, and natural dyes. Certain regions incorporate unique materials or designs into their tapestries. In the Andes, alpaca fiber is commonly used. In India, one finds batik printed cotton. In Mexico and Central America sheep wool and natural cotton threads are frequently used. In Thailand, rich silk material is a feature of handmade tapestries.


To craft an eco-friendly tapestry, traditional artisans hold themselves to high standards, both in terms of materials and processes. Natural fibers, textiles, and dyes are derived from plants and trees. Some artisans even incorporate recycled or upcycled materials in their commitment to eco-friendly processes. Traditional art forms that are passed down through the generations are often painstakingly made by hand. They are naturally eco-friendly, as they avoid mass production, factory runoff, and industrial waste. This also means that each tapestry is uniquetruly one of a kind.


When it comes to tapestries, function meets style! A handmade tapestry can be a great way to brighten up any living space while providing insulation against the cold. Materials like alpaca and sheep wool create natural warmth by trapping cool air inside the cloth, creating a more stable temperature within the room.


While factory-produced tapestries are increasingly available to consumers, traditional, authentic tapestries are handmade by artisans who often learn the artform from older generations. Skilled makers from the Andes, India, Mexico and Thailand make use of foot-treadle or backstrap looms, where they interweave warp and weft threads and then tamp them down into a tight stitch. An artisan may finish a handmade tapestry by using a needle and thread or a sewing machine for final touches.


Traditional tapestries depict scenes and images which are drawn from the lives and natural environments of the artisans who craft them. Some include geometric designs, like the mandala, which is thought to represent wholeness and symmetry. Others make use of paisley, floral, or leafy patterns, particularly in tapestries from India. Central American tapestries may incorporate geometric motifs, animals, and people, while Mexican tapestries are often colorful with Greca patterns and designs. Thai artisans use symbols that are popular within Thai culture, religious characters, animal scenes, or depictions of human forms. Unique tapestries from the Andes are often vibrant with elaborate scenes that incorporate folklore, village life, and pastoral existence.


The methods for making tapestries vary as widely as the regions from which they come. Because many traditional artisans adopt the methods of their ancestors, they have kept those ancient artforms alive and well. In the Andes, weavers often work on a wooden treadle loom in which they use foot pedals, called treadles, to control the weave of the tapestry. In Central America, the treadle loom and the backstrap loom are both integral to tapestry art. The backstrap loom is one of the oldest techniques which dates back thousands of years, in which one part of the loom is attached to the weaver and the other part is attached to a fixed object (historically, a tree). To create vibrant color, artisans embroider and dye their tapestries with natural plants and pigments. Around the world, weavers use tie-dye, Dabu (the application of wax or gum clay and resin to the cloth to create a diffuse color effect), Batik (an ancient method in which dye-resistant wax is applied to cloth to create select patterns of color), hand embroidery, and patchwork to create unique and diverse tapestry art.


The tapestry is an ancient textile art form that dates back thousands of years to early civilizations in Peru, Egypt, and Thailand. In Peru, skilled weavers used colorful camelid fiber threads to create beautiful tapestries for ritualistic funeral mantles. Ancient Incas wove short tunics (Unku) to show importance and social status. Ancient Egyptians crafted shroud-like tapestries to bury their dead. Tapestries gained international prominence when Europeans began to decorate their castles and churches with elaborate textiles that depicted historical scenes, as well as religious messages. Today, skilled artisans preserve the ancient techniques of their ancestors. In Thailand, for example, silk weavers are renowned for techniques that have been used since the rule of the Angkor kings circa 800 A.D. In Central America, contemporary weavers pay homage to early Mayan artisans who used plants, shells, and even snails to color their first tapestries in the 15th century. In India, where some of the first tapestries were made and the textile industry became the base of their economy, the skills of generations past still live on in modern artisans.
Featured Reviews on Family Wall Decor
Wood relief panel, 'Jesus' Birth'





By Janet
Touching depiction of the Holy Family
Beautifully carved depiction of the Holy Family on wood. Captures the touching tenderness of a family s love for their baby
Cedar relief panel, 'Escape to Egypt'





By Edward
Extrodiany depiction of the flight into Egypt
Beautifully executed artistically, it captures the anxiety of Joseph and Mary as they flee from the wrath of the mad King Herod.
Wood wall decor, 'Mother of Three'





By Christine
Beyond Expectations
This was my first Novica purchase, so I was wary. But I was blown away by the quality of the piece and very happy with the size. Shipping was much faster than I anticipated based on the delivery window I was provided, and the item was well-packaged for protection of the artwork. The gift wrapping was beautiful, as well! Overall, everything about this purchase exceeded my expectations, and I am a very satisfied customer. I would purchase from this artist again oh, and have I already purchased from Novica several times now!
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Erasmus Philip Ahorlu African masks and wood sculptures
"My craft has helped me create an NGO which gives training to vulnerable youth and women in business development, strategy awareness and health education."
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