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Cross Mandala
Glass Mosaic Wall Decoration With Blue Cross From Mexico
Cross Mandala, Glass Mosaic Wall Decoration With Blue Cross From Mexico
Vidri Arte
"'Don't give a man a fish, but teach him to fish' is our guiding philosophy." says Fernando Montano of Vidri Arte in Mexico. The group of friends decided to forego the corporate life to... read more$277.99$250.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Earth and Sun
Handcrafted Mexican Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror (23 Inch)
Earth and Sun, Handcrafted Mexican Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror (23 Inch)
Vidri Arte
Evoking radiant sunbeams on the fertile earth, artisans from Vidri Arte craft a circular wall mirror. The wrought iron frame is covered by a mosaic of colored glass, each piece mounted one by one on a... read more$197.99$178.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Turquoise Blossom
Round Turquoise Glass Mosaic Tile Mirror with Flower Motif
Turquoise Blossom, Round Turquoise Glass Mosaic Tile Mirror with Flower Motif
Kamal
This iridescent turquoise wall mirror from Kamal in India is crafted by hand with shimmering glass mosaic tiles on a wood base. The round mirror frame features a cheerful flower design between tidy... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Kamal
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Smoldering Fire
Fair Trade Glass Wall Mirror with Colorful Mosaic Tiles
Smoldering Fire, Fair Trade Glass Wall Mirror with Colorful Mosaic Tiles
Kamal
Smoldering gold and black are accompanied by shades of red, purple and teal in this glass mosaic wall mirror from India's Kamal. The variegated colors make it a versatile accent piece for a hall or... read more$177.99$160.19Artist: Kamal
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Earth and Sun
Handcrafted Glass Mosaic Circular Wall Mirror (31 Inch)
Earth and Sun, Handcrafted Glass Mosaic Circular Wall Mirror (31 Inch)
Vidri Arte
Evoking radiant sunbeams on the fertile earth, artisans from Vidri Arte craft a circular wall mirror. The wrought iron frame is covered by a mosaic of colored glass, each piece mounted one by one on a... read more$469.99$422.99Artist: Vidri Arte
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Aztec Butterfly
Mosaic Glass Wall Art
Aztec Butterfly, Mosaic Glass Wall Art
J. Blas
Sculpted of iron, a butterfly flaunts white and scarlet wings. J. Blas covers the wings with glass inlay to capture and reflect the light. To the ancient Aztecs, the butterfly represented Itzpapalotl... read more$119.99$107.99Artist: J. Blas
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Round Shimmer
Circular Shimmering Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Round Shimmer, Circular Shimmering Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Kamal
Shimmering silvery mirrored squares decorate the round frame of this fetching wall mirror. Kamal presents the mirror, which is crafted by local Indian artisans.$154.99$139.49Artist: Kamal
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Ocean Layers
Green and Blue Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror Crafted in India
Ocean Layers, Green and Blue Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror Crafted in India
Kamal
Decorated with a glass mosaic that features lines of blue and green that evoke the ocean, this circular wall mirror is presented by Kamal. Local artisans handcraft this mirror over a wood frame.$157.99$142.19Artist: Kamal
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Birds of Nicaragua
Nicaraguan Natural Fiber Mosaic Collage of Various Birds
Birds of Nicaragua, Nicaraguan Natural Fiber Mosaic Collage of Various Birds
Juan Carlos Moreno
Working with mosaic techniques, Juan Carlos Moreno creates a cheerful collage. The artisan depicts colorful songbirds and toucans, some of the birds that thrive in the rain forests of Nicaragua.... read more$409.99$368.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Folk Dancers
Nicaraguan Corn Husk Collage of Folk Dancers and Musicians
Folk Dancers, Nicaraguan Corn Husk Collage of Folk Dancers and Musicians
Juan Carlos Moreno
Accompanied by a violinist, a guitarist sings as a dancer removes his hat in a gesture of respect and a girl in braids twirls her long, full skirt. Celebrating the San Sebastian patron saint... read more$409.99$368.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Aqua Splash
Aqua and Lime Round Glass Mosaic Mirror from India
Aqua Splash, Aqua and Lime Round Glass Mosaic Mirror from India
Kamal
Indian artisan Kamal presents a beautiful handcrafted round mirror for use on the wall or on a table. The mirror frame is a mosaic of glass tiles in aqua splashed with amber and lime green. Its... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Kamal
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Tropical Fusion
Handcrafted Glass Tile Round Wall Mirror
Tropical Fusion, Handcrafted Glass Tile Round Wall Mirror
Kamal
Hypnotic patterns in a spectrum of blue hues create a fantastic effect in a mirror frame from India. Kamal crafts the frame by hand with painted glass tiles.$169.99$152.99Artist: Kamal
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Key to Eternity
Blue Glass Mosaic Ankh Cross Hand Crafted in Mexico
Key to Eternity, Blue Glass Mosaic Ankh Cross Hand Crafted in Mexico
Fabiola Martinez
An ancient and powerful symbol, the Egyptian ankh was considered the magical key to eternity and a symbol for life. It is thought to represent the sun, earth and sky. Mexico's Fabiola Martinez crafts... read more$44.99$22.50Artist: Fabiola Martinez
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Planting Corn
Portrait of a Nicaraguan Farmer in Bright Corn Husk Collage
Planting Corn, Portrait of a Nicaraguan Farmer in Bright Corn Husk Collage
Juan Carlos Moreno
Working with ancestral techniques, a man walks the freshly-plowed furrows, planting his field of corn. Around him, golden maize awaits harvest on tall emerald stalks. "I watched this gentleman at... read more$139.99$125.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Golf
Mosaic Golf Wall Accent
Golf, Mosaic Golf Wall Accent
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
The Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans in Costa Rica create this excellent wall plaque with the golfer in mind. The glass mosaic is crafted by hand to depict a golfer mid-swing. The mosaic is set in a... read more$23.99$21.59Artist: Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
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Ruby Wing Butterfly
Hand Crafted Mosaic Steel Glass Wall Art
Ruby Wing Butterfly, Hand Crafted Mosaic Steel Glass Wall Art
J. Blas
Sculpted of iron, a butterfly flaunts bright scarlet wings. J. Blas covers them with glass inlay to capture and reflect the light. Each year, Mexico welcomes millions of monarch butterflies that... read more$84.99$76.49Artist: J. Blas
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Holy Spirit
Stained glass cross
Holy Spirit, Stained glass cross
Vidri Arte
Luminous in blue undertones, this cross is graced with the Holy Spirit's blessed presence. This is a stained glass masterpiece patiently executed by hand by the talented artists at Vidri Arte. For... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Vidri Arte
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Reflections of Color
Stained glass cross
Reflections of Color, Stained glass cross
Vidri Arte
Light illuminates colored glass in a rainbow of beauty. Skilled artisans from Vidri Arte first shape the frame of wrought iron. The mosaic is created with pieces of stained glass cut by hand. They are... read more$77.99$70.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Shimmering Blossoms
Handcrafted Round Mosaic Multicolor Wall Mirror from India
Shimmering Blossoms, Handcrafted Round Mosaic Multicolor Wall Mirror from India
Kamal
From India comes this lovely mosaic wall mirror designed by artisan Kamal. Tiny colored rectangles accented with a petal blossom motif in lustrous shades of pink, orange and scarlet, encircle the... read more$89.99$80.99Artist: Kamal
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Torreon Mandala
Broken Glass Mosaic in Floral Pattern Torreon Mexico
Torreon Mandala, Broken Glass Mosaic in Floral Pattern Torreon Mexico
Vidri Arte
Vidri Arte is a glass arts enterprise based in the northern Mexican city of Torreon, Coahuila. It was founded by associates that wanted to do something other than follow their friends into corporate... read more$297.99$268.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Hope for Peace
Artisan Crafted Stained Glass Mosaic Mirror
Hope for Peace, Artisan Crafted Stained Glass Mosaic Mirror
Vidri Arte
Framed by a brilliant mosaic of translucent beauty, this mirror exemplifies the beauty of stained glass. Skilled artisans from Vidri Arte first shape the frame of wrought iron. The mosaic is created... read more$207.99$187.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Mexican Ocean
Stained glass mirror
Mexican Ocean, Stained glass mirror
Vidri Arte
Rich shades of blue conjure the deep Mexican Pacific as artisans from Vidri Arte work in stained glass. The extraordinary wall mirror is surrounded with a wrought iron frame. Because each piece is... read more$197.99$178.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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India Sunset
Handcrafted Indian Mosaic Glass Wall Mirror
India Sunset, Handcrafted Indian Mosaic Glass Wall Mirror
Kamal
The warm bright hues of an Indian sunset glisten from the tiled frame of this mirror. A handcrafted creation by Kamal, the mirror's frame features myriad glass tiles on a wood base.$197.99$178.19Artist: Kamal
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Sunny Leaves
Ceramic Wall Mirror with Sun and Leaf Mosaic from India
Sunny Leaves, Ceramic Wall Mirror with Sun and Leaf Mosaic from India
Lalit Sakhuja
A colorful ceramic mosaic depicts sun and leaf motifs around the frame of this wall mirror, handcrafted by Indian artisan Lalit Sakhuja. He designs and crafts the mirror entirely, delicately applying... read more$219.99$197.99Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Transhumanism
Abstract Mixed Media Wood Wall Art Collage from Guatemala
Transhumanism, Abstract Mixed Media Wood Wall Art Collage from Guatemala
Julio Molina
Julio Molina makes a commentary on the relationship between humans and machines in this modern mixed media collage. He combines the organic shapes and textures of cedar, mahogany, pine, and cypress... read more$487.99$439.19Artist: Julio Molina
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Diving
Stained Glass Ocean Mosaic Wall Plaque from Costa Rica
Diving, Stained Glass Ocean Mosaic Wall Plaque from Costa Rica
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
This wonderful wall plaque is created by the Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans in Costa Rica. The glass mosaic is crafted to depict a diver in the ocean. The mosaic is set in a teak wood frame.$25.99$23.39Artist: Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
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Colors in Harmony
Handcrafted Ceramic Mosaic Wall Mirror in Rainbow Colors
Colors in Harmony, Handcrafted Ceramic Mosaic Wall Mirror in Rainbow Colors
Lalit Sakhuja
Working in ceramic mosaic, Lalit Sakhuja unites bright colors in a design of happy harmony. The designs frame a bright, contemporary wall mirror.$187.99$169.19Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Two Tropical Orchids
Signed Natural Fiber Collage Wall Art of Orchid Flowers
Two Tropical Orchids, Signed Natural Fiber Collage Wall Art of Orchid Flowers
Juan Carlos Moreno
Two tropical cattleya orchids bloom in a brilliant collage by Juan Carlos Moreno. He cuts the shapes by hand of dried corn husks, dyed in bright colors, and mounts the composition on card stock... read more$139.99$125.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Tropical Toucans
Signed Toucan Bird Collage in Natural Fibers from Nicaragua
Tropical Toucans, Signed Toucan Bird Collage in Natural Fibers from Nicaragua
Juan Carlos Moreno
Working with mosaic techniques, Juan Carlos Moreno creates a cheerful collage. The artisan depicts toucans, some of the colorful birds that thrive in the rain forests of Nicaragua. Recycling dried... read more$139.99$125.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Vibrant Waves
Wave Pattern Round Glass Wall Mirror from India
Vibrant Waves, Wave Pattern Round Glass Wall Mirror from India
Khalid Ali
Forming vibrant waves, agate gemstones are arranged around the frame of this round mirror, accented with petite glass beads. Khalid Ali presents a stunning wall mirror that is crafted from wood by... read more$97.99$88.19Artist: Khalid Ali
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Earth and Sun
Handcrafted Stained Glass Round Wall Mirror (27 Inch)
Earth and Sun, Handcrafted Stained Glass Round Wall Mirror (27 Inch)
Vidri Arte
Evoking the sun as it slides beneath the horizon, skilled artisans from Vidri Arte craft a circular wall mirror. The wrought iron frame is covered by a mosaic of colored glass, each piece mounted one... read more$244.99$220.49Artist: Vidri Arte
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Power of Faith
Stained glass cross
Power of Faith, Stained glass cross
Vidri Arte
Asymmetrical line brings dynamism to this elegant cross. Hand crafted of wrought iron, it takes its glowing colors from stained glass, meticulously cut and set by hand. Created by artisans from Vidri... read more$74.99$67.49Artist: Vidri Arte
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Crimson Vision
Handmade Red Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror
Crimson Vision, Handmade Red Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror
Vidri Arte
Captured in a stained glass mosaic, red, scarlet and crimson mingle in a glorious vision surrounding a wall mirror by artisans from Vidri Arte. Because each piece is individually crafted, each is... read more$207.99$187.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Desert Chameleon
Glass Key Holder with Chameleon Motif from Mexico
Desert Chameleon, Glass Key Holder with Chameleon Motif from Mexico
Juan Vargas
This wall-mounted key holder is made of crystal glass, with an image of a chameleon at the top to protect them. With four pegs and two openings for mounting, this unique design is the creation of... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Juan Vargas
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Maroon Reflection
Glass Tiles Round Wall Mirror
Maroon Reflection, Glass Tiles Round Wall Mirror
Kamal
Golden flecks underscored by maroon and brown hues are scintillating in a mirror frame from India. Kamal crafts the wall frame by hand with glass tiles creating an admirable effect.$164.99$148.49Artist: Kamal
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Rainbow Butterfly
Iron wall sculpture
Rainbow Butterfly, Iron wall sculpture
J. Blas
Sculpted of iron, a butterfly flaunts wings with a rainbow of colors. J. Blas covers them with glass inlay to capture and reflect the light. To the ancient Aztecs, the butterfly represented... read more$199Artist: J. Blas
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Colorful Blossom
Ceramic Tile Floral Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Colorful Blossom, Ceramic Tile Floral Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Lalit Sakhuja
Indian artisan Lalit Sakhuja crafts this beautiful wall mirror to enhance any room in your home. The rectangular mirror is bordered in black and white tile squares and features a ceramic floral mosaic... read more$229.99$206.99Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Late Night Beauty
Rectangular Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror in Navy from India
Late Night Beauty, Rectangular Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror in Navy from India
Kamal
The midnight hue of navy blue combines with gold and purple, coloring the glass mosaic tiles that decorate the rectangular frame of this wall mirror from India. Designed by Kamal, the mirror is... read more$157.99$142.19Artist: Kamal
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Gueguense Folk Dancer
Nicaraguan Gueguense Dance Natural Fiber Collage
Gueguense Folk Dancer, Nicaraguan Gueguense Dance Natural Fiber Collage
Juan Carlos Moreno
"Nicaragua's Gueguense is a very important folk dance, representing protest against colonial rule with texts that originated in the early 1700s. I want to share our proud traditions through this... read more$409.99$368.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Creative Shimmer
Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror in Grey and Clear from India
Creative Shimmer, Glass Mosaic Wall Mirror in Grey and Clear from India
Kamal
Decorated with creative motifs in grey and black that evoke roots, this circular wall mirror is presented by Kamal. Local artisans handcraft this glass mosaic mirror over a wood frame.$154.99$139.49Artist: Kamal
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Geometry Mosaic
Handcrafted Ceramic Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Geometry Mosaic, Handcrafted Ceramic Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Lalit Sakhuja
A geometric mosaic in colors of beige and brown decorates the frame of this wall mirror, handcrafted by Indian artisan Lalit Sakhuja. He designs and crafts the mirror entirely, delicately applying... read more$219.99$197.99Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Tangerine Blossoms
Handmade Ceramic Mosaic Wall Mirror
Tangerine Blossoms, Handmade Ceramic Mosaic Wall Mirror
Lalit Sakhuja
Cheerful flowers in tangerine tones bloom on a colorful mosaic by Lalit Sakhuja. Handcrafted of ceramic tiles, it surrounds an original wall mirror like a floral halo.$177.99$160.19Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Onyx Glare
Hand Crafted Silver and Black Mosaic Tile Round Wall Mirror
Onyx Glare, Hand Crafted Silver and Black Mosaic Tile Round Wall Mirror
Kamal
Indian artisan Kamal produces this eye-catching round mirror. The mirror features a border of glass mosaic tiles in a silver and black color scheme.$84.99$76.49Artist: Kamal
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Land of the Lily
Ceramic Wall Mirror Handmade Mosaic from India
Land of the Lily, Ceramic Wall Mirror Handmade Mosaic from India
Lalit Sakhuja
Lovely lilies in blue and yellow bloom on a colorful mosaic by Lalit Sakhuja. Handcrafted of ceramic tiles, it surrounds an original wall mirror. A copper wire at the back facilitates wall display.$249.99$224.99Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Selling Tropical Fruit
Woman's Portrait Signed Natural Fiber Collage Composition
Selling Tropical Fruit, Woman's Portrait Signed Natural Fiber Collage Composition
Juan Carlos Moreno
"This portrait is dedicated to the women who go out to work every day to be able to bring in some money to feed their families," Juan Carlos Moreno says. The Nicaraguan artisan depicts a... read more$409.99$368.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Red Cross
Colorful Glass Mosaic Art
Red Cross, Colorful Glass Mosaic Art
Vidri Arte
Created by Vidri Arte in Mexico, this wall accent is a beautiful addition to any decor. Artisans craft the square mosaic from brightly colored glass pieces that are set into a metal frame.$297.99$268.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Square Mandala
Handcrafted Glass Wall Mosaic
Square Mandala, Handcrafted Glass Wall Mosaic
Vidri Arte
This wall accent from Vidri Arte in Mexico is a beautiful addition to any decor. Artisans craft the square mosaic from brightly colored glass pieces that are set into a metal frame.$297.99$268.19Artist: Vidri Arte
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Nicaraguan Merchant Woman
Signed Natural Fiber Collage Portrait of Nicaraguan Woman
Nicaraguan Merchant Woman, Signed Natural Fiber Collage Portrait of Nicaraguan Woman
Juan Carlos Moreno
"This portrait is inspired by working women like this one, who don't the life's obstacles stop them. They find a way to be able to bring in some money to feed their families, and they struggle to... read more$409.99$368.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Golden Cassia Blossoms
Mirror
Golden Cassia Blossoms, Mirror
Lalit Sakhuja
Flowers from the cassia fistula, or golden shower tree, flourish in a colorful mosaic by Lalit Sakhuja. Handcrafted of ceramic tiles, it surrounds an original wall mirror. A copper wire at the back... read more$199.99$179.99Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Holy Cross
Handmade Mosaic Stained Glass Cross (Large)
Holy Cross, Handmade Mosaic Stained Glass Cross (Large)
Vidri Arte
Dazzling, this Holy Cross glows in colorful majesty. The skilled artisans at Vidri Arte craft this piece by hand, expertly affixing pieces of stained glass into a mosaic. The cross features the image... read more$99.99$89.99Artist: Vidri Arte
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Bone Mosaic
Handcrafted Bone Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Bone Mosaic, Handcrafted Bone Mosaic Wall Mirror from India
Kamal
For this striking wall mirror, Indian artisans choose pieces of natural bone, forming a mosaic over its rectangular wood frame. Kamal presents this impressive addition to your home decor, designed to... read more$79.99$71.99Artist: Kamal
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Forest Mosaic
Artisan Crafted Round Wall Mirror with Glass Mosaic Frame
Forest Mosaic, Artisan Crafted Round Wall Mirror with Glass Mosaic Frame
Kamal
Square tiles of dark orange and forest green combine with earthy appeal in this wall mirror from Kamal in India. The round mirror is crafted by hand with glass mosaic tiles on a wood base. Adding to... read more$74.99$67.49Artist: Kamal
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Siuna Orchids
Signed Natural Fiber Collage Wall Art of Orchid Flowers
Siuna Orchids, Signed Natural Fiber Collage Wall Art of Orchid Flowers
Juan Carlos Moreno
Two tropical cattleya orchids bloom in brilliant hues. Juan Carlos Moreno creates a fanciful collage in yellow, purple, turquoise and hot pink. He cuts the shapes by hand of dried corn husks, dyed in... read more$69.99$62.99Artist: Juan Carlos Moreno
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Mumbai Maze
Glass Tile Mirror Brown Gold Handcrafted in India
Mumbai Maze, Glass Tile Mirror Brown Gold Handcrafted in India
Kamal
A maze of woven patterns glistens within the glass tiles that frame this mirror. Kamal crafts the modern design of this mirror frame by hand over a wooden base in a palette of brown, maroon and golden... read more$189.99$170.99Artist: Kamal
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Athleticism
Small Glass Mosaic Wall Plaque of Runner
Athleticism, Small Glass Mosaic Wall Plaque of Runner
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
Place this small but striking wall plaque where it will provide you with just that little bit of necessary motivation. The Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans create the glass mosaic of a runner and frame... read more$23.99$21.59Artist: Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
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Golden Splash
Round Wall or Table Mirror with Glass Mosaic Frame
Golden Splash, Round Wall or Table Mirror with Glass Mosaic Frame
Kamal
A dark burgundy background is splashed with gold on this handcrafted mirror from Kamal in India. The round mirror frame is crafted from beautifully mottled glass mosaic tiles on a wood base; and it... read more$59.99$53.99Artist: Kamal
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Daffodils
Fair Trade Indian Mosaic Ceramic Mirror
Daffodils, Fair Trade Indian Mosaic Ceramic Mirror
Lalit Sakhuja
Golden daffodils bloom on a colorful mosaic by Lalit Sakhuja. Handcrafted of ceramic tiles, it surrounds an original wall mirror. A copper wire at the back facilitates wall display.$179.99$161.99Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Four-legged Love
Stained Glass And Wood Dog Paw Wall Plaque From Costa Rica
Four-legged Love, Stained Glass And Wood Dog Paw Wall Plaque From Costa Rica
Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
This charming wall plaque will be perfect for your dog's corner of the house. It features a dog paw over a cerulean blue background in stained glass with a teak wood frame. The Herrera Perlaza Family... read more$23.99$21.59Artist: Herrera Perlaza Family Artisans
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Tantalizing Tulips
Hand Made Mosaic Ceramic Wall Mirror
Tantalizing Tulips, Hand Made Mosaic Ceramic Wall Mirror
Lalit Sakhuja
Tantalizing tulips cast a spell of florid elegance in a design by India's Lalit Sakhuja. They blossom in a feast of wild colors as Sakhuja crafts the mirror frame of ceramic tiles and mango wood.... read more$367.99$331.19Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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Sunshine in the Rain
Mirror
Sunshine in the Rain, Mirror
Lalit Sakhuja
Working in ceramic mosaic, Lalit Sakhuja conjures a rain shower in a cascade of white tiles. Sunny orange and yellow flank green in this colorful design. The abstract images frame a bright... read more$259.99$233.99Artist: Lalit Sakhuja
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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 Mosaic Wall Decor
Iron wall sculpture, 'Aztec Butterfly'





By Amy
Magestic
I love the detailed craftsmanship of this outstanding work of art. The structure, the carved body of the butterfly and the glistening on the wings from the mosaic.i have decorated a wall with different butterfly wall art pieces and this one sits center stage. Very lovely and uplifting, thank you!
Stained glass cross, 'Holy Cross' (large)





By Benjamin
This is beautiful piece of art!
This cross is stikingly beautiful to look at. It is larger than I expected and will be a statement piece in the house.
Glass mosaic mirror, 'Turquoise Sunset'





By John
Stunning!
I am not one to write reviews, however this mirror is a work of art that deserves attention. Great addition to my new home!
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Kamal Handcrafted decor accessories in metal, glass mosaic and decoupage
"The best part of my work is the ongoing innovation. I love generating new ideas."