Island Crafts
'Lion's Roar, ' mask
Despite the fact that there are no lions on the island of Bali, Subrata chooses this subject because he has, in his own words, "always been fascinated by lions.
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Palm leaf basket, 'Flying Bird'
Price: $27.95*
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Bali is a paradise on earth, a sanctuary where Man and Nature live side by side, and the island is captured by Desak Putu Rai in this skillfully-woven basket featuring a soaring bird.
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Sisal rug, 'Fine Tribe' (2.5x1.5)
Claudia Oliveira conceives this hand-painted rug, as modern symmetry emerges in obscure tones of blue and green. The design is based on the motifs of Maraj�, a large, freshwater island renowned for its tradition of arts and crafts.
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Wood mask, 'Rahwana, King of Alengka'
The menacing fangs of Rahwana command attention in this mask by Nyoman Subrata. According to the Ramayana epic, Rahwana is the ogre-king of Alengka, mythically situated on the island of Sri Lanka.
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Murano handblown vase, 'Blue Cascade'
Swirling like ruffled skirts, blue curves twirl and bow. The deep blue tones are enveloped in crystal to become a beautiful vase. Talented artisans craft it by hand of molten glass, employing glass blowing techniques brought to Brazil from the island of Murano in Italy.
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Clove serving tray, 'Aromatic Heart'
This clove serving tray in a heart design expresses a feeling of tenderness, touching the atmosphere of any room. It was made of aromatic cloves by the weavers of Pejeng.
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