Asian Crafts
'Tropical Asian Style'
From the lush interior of Thailand to the island paradise of Bali, Tropical Asian Style showcases the essential design elements of contemporary Southeast Asia in 223 pages of insightful text and color photographs.
Merchant: NOVICA
Statuette, 'Asian Elephant'
A proud symbol of Thailand, an elephant lifts his trunk to trumpet. Manop Chaomuang sculpts the figure in ancient style, realistically portraying the wiry pachyderm. The patina is reminiscent of antique statuary.
Merchant: NOVICA
Teak relief panel, 'Asian Bears'
Exploring the forest with his mate, a bear pauses beneath a spreading tree to stand tall on two legs. Nittaya Cherdchu carves a delightful wall panel from teakwood in a series depicting the world's wildlife.
Merchant: NOVICA
Eggshell mosaic bowl, 'Asian Red'
Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts with minutiae this decorative lacquered footed bowl. Reddish-brown tones on a black background decorate the outer wall, while a mosaic of eggshells fills the interior.
Merchant: NOVICA
Celadon ceramic jar, 'Asian Beauty'
Showcasing an exotic luster only attainable in Southeast Asia, this serene and majestic jar has been exquisitely hand-crafted by Sorapon Dhupagupta. Finely decorated with lotus medallions, the smooth greenness of celadon ceramics evokes the legendary splendor of Thai palaces.
Merchant: NOVICA
Teak relief panel, 'Elephants on Parade'
Trotting jubilantly through the forest, baby elephant stays close behind father and mimics daddy's gestures. The Asian elephant is a symbol of Thailand and was highly prized by royalty. Nittaya Cherdchu sculpts this enchanting scene on a relief panel.
Merchant: NOVICA