Island Crafts

Ceramic vase, 'Islands'

Christian takes his inspiration from the Moche culture, both for the shape and the design motifs that decorate this vase. A wide, swift river flows around its center, moving smoothly past islands in its stream.


Merchant: NOVICA


'The Island of My Dreams'

The landscape of Florianopolis appears as though through a sun-kissed mist. Dreamy and beautiful, the island is depicted in a collage of photographs and acrylic on canvas. This evocative composition comes from Luiza Kemp.


Merchant: NOVICA


'Scenes from Patzcuaro' (pair)

Situated in Lake P�tzcuaro, the island of Janitzio is a quiet enclave of whitewashed homes with red tile roofs. It is famous for its annual celebrations on November 2, the Day of the Dead.


Merchant: NOVICA


'Serenity From the Island'

The island of Florianopolis takes on an enchanted appearance as though remembered in a dream. Mist rises from the ocean to drift amid branches like blossoms. This exquisite acrylic on canvas features portions of Luiza Kemp's own photographs.


Merchant: NOVICA


Agel placemats (set of 4)

Agel, a tall grass that grows wild and abundant on the island of Java, is twisted into strands and woven to create these spun-grass placemats. Created by weavers of the Kalimantan region, the work is simple in design yet ideal in its presentation.


Merchant: NOVICA


Wood sculpture, 'Golf Player'

Master carver Nyoman Karsa transforms the beautiful suar wood into a handsome golf player rendered in the midst of the classic golf swing. While there are some golf courses in Bali, this piece reflects the growing influence that western sport is having on the Balinese islands.


Merchant: NOVICA