Island Crafts
Murano handblown vase, 'Orange Power'
Selecting colors that are dazzling and exotic, the Seguso Family crafts a blown glass masterpiece. They work with the legendary techniques of the island of Murano to create a vase that is modern and chic.
Merchant: NOVICA
Mahogany harp guitar, 'Sea Turtle Song'
Ading crafts his own interpretation of a hybrid instrument in warm colors. Known on the island of Sumatra as a banjo guitar, it is shaped of mahogany. The sound box is crafted of a maja fruit while four steel strings attach to the curved neck.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood mask, 'Man from Lombok'
This imposing personage is carved in the style of Lombok, an island east of Bali. Painted by hand, the face wears green on the forehead and blushing red cheeks. Wayan Rita gives the mask a crackled texture that heightens its sense of mystery.
Merchant: NOVICA
Gourd wall adornment, 'Power Spirit'
Strong red lines on ghostly white capture the energy of a powerful spirit. It replicates a cave painting from Brazil's second largest state and gateway to the Amazon.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood statuette, 'Rice Goddess in Red'
She delicately cradles a green sprout from the fields, symbolizing the abundant harvest to come. Sri is the consort of Lord Wisnu, the Hindu god of sustenance, and in Bali has been bestowed the responsibility of rice goddess.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood sculpture, 'The Mermaid'
This original work of art is handmade by Wayan Genep of Bali. The artist describes his inspiration as the "enchanting and mysterious sea" that surrounds his native island. Hand-sculpted in local albesia wood and delicately hand-painted.
Merchant: NOVICA