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Thailand

These hand carved hangers can be used to display any kind of textile - wall hanging, quilts, costumes etc. 

Hand carved rod for wall hangings. Measurement tip to tip is 34" to 37". Space between carvings to actually hang the item is 23 " to 24". Item ThU1144a - $21.25	Example of how rod 1064 works - this hanging is just lapped over the rod and pinned. The rod hands from the cord.

Close up of the carved end of rod 1144a	Another option of a carved end. Rod is 26" with a 15" space for hanging. Item ThU1144b - $21.25.

Hand carved elephant hanger - the wall hanging loops over the bottom rung and there is a cord that the wooden part hangs from.  26" long with a 23" area for the actual wall hanging. Item ThU1810 - $29.99	Close up of detail on hanger 1810.

Akha Hill Tribe

The Akha hill tribe of  Northern Thailand make beautiful hand made pieced and embroidered fabrics. These photo albums or scrap books are covered with gorgeous hand worked fabric by this traditional tribe of  people. They come with hand made paper corners to attach photos or memorabilia of any size.

5 1/2" x 7" in black or red -  Item ThU548 - $18.25	6 1/4" x 8"  - Item ThU684r - $23.00	6 3/4" x 8 1/4" in black or white - Item ThU684tb- $23.00

6 1/2" x 8" Item ThU684w - $23.00	6 3/4" x 8" Item ThU684tw - $23.00	8 1/2" x 10 1/4" Item ThU783r - $36.50

8 1/2" x 10 1/4" Item ThU783b - $36.50

This photo album or scrapbook  features delicate leaves pressed into the hand made paper. It comes with hand made paper corners to attach photos or memorabilia of any size.

In Lavender color only - 10" x 13 1/2" Item ThU1543 - $32.75

These small notepads and address books are made in Thailand of hand made paper.

Address Book 2 1/2" x 4 1/4" Item ThU801 - $3.50

Mexico

Huichol Indians [more about the Huichol Indians]

The Huichol Indians of the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico are a very traditional tribe. They still speak their native language and adhere to native customs and beliefs. They are known for their beautiful yarn paintings and bead work. They cover a surface with bees wax and press tiny colorful beads into the wax to make beautifully detailed designs. They typically take peyote before they do their art work. The peyote sends them on travels where they see things that they then incorporate into their work. They were the first to make the now well known "God's Eye" with yarn.

The Huichol Shamen or Holy men use these sacred "Movieris" when performing their ceremonies. They are with a carved wooden wand covered in yarn with feathers attached.  Many times the movieris are waved over an object as a prayer of blessing is said. These movieris were made by Huichol Shaman Rutilio Benitez Carrillo. The wand part averages from 10" to 14" tall. These are very rare and collectible.

Mexico is famous for its hand painted Talavera pottery and tiles.

Item MxU1857a	Item MxU1857b	Item MxU1857c	Item MxU1857d

	Hand painted tile featuring bows and flowers connect to make a pattern that gives a French country look. 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". Item MxU1857e - $4.75 each
	Talavera Tile switch plates. A standard single switch with single electrical outlet plate size. Item MxU770 - $9.50 each
	Absolutely gorgeous Talavera Tile Picture Twenty tiles make a classic blue and white picture 20 3/4" long by 16 1/2" tall. Item MxU1875 - $204.00

South America

This stamp is hand carved from stone and is a workable stamp. It was crafted  in Ecuador using pre-Columbian designs.

1 3/4" x 3". Item EcU1850 - $22.00

Brazil

Piaroa Indians [more about the Piaroa Indians]

Hand made by the Piaroa Indian tribe deep in the Amazon rain forest, these combs are part of what is becoming a lost culture. For many centuries natives of the Amazon basin have fashioned combs such as this, using natural reeds and fiber including hand-spun and dyed cotton fibers. Amazon Indians traditionally live in palm-thatched huts and personal items are stored by hanging them from the rafters or support poles. Each comb has a natural fiber strap with which to "put it away". Unique and rare, each comb measure approximately 6 1/4" long and 2" wide. Item VzU237 - $6.00 each.

Piapoco Indians [more about the Piapoco Indians]

These wooden utensils are hand carved by Piapoco Indians in the Amazon rain forest. A wonderful barbecue set or just to display, each set contains a fork, spatula and deep spoon. A huge 22" long. Item VzU436 - only $10.99 a set.

China

These 6 piece tile pictures are hand made in China. Beautifully glazed, they will make a gorgeous addition to a bath or any room in the home. Each tile measures 6' x 6' making the whole picture 18" x 12".

Difficult to see in the photo, but this tile features a lady lifting up her hair - quite beautiful. Item ChU1856 - $138.75

Indonesia

Borneo

Dayak

The Dayak are to Asia as the American Indian to the Americas. They are the native peoples of the islands. The Dayak of Borneo are in 12 major tribes. Isolated in the vast rainforests of Borneo, they were headhunters until the year 1965. At this time the Indonesian government negotiated peace between the tribes, although rumors of continued headhunting have occurred. The Dayak are a very culturally intact and interesting people, living much as their ancestors have for hundreds of years.

Baby carriers are a very traditional art form of the Dayak. They are very rare and collectible. This baby carrier is hand carved of wood with woven fibers by the Bahau Dayak tribe. It is decorated with  the traditional protective Spirit of the forest. A really good price for a rare and unusual piece. ( For a beaded wooden baby carrier from the Kenyan tribe see Bead Work).

Bali

These gorgeous doors are hand carved in Bali. The craftsmanship is unbelievable - must see to appreciate. The doors are traditional double doors that push inward with a step over the bottom in the Balinese style. They could be fitted as regular doors or used as an architectural hanging above a bed, in a foyer etc. Another way these doors have been used is as a dining room table - just add legs and glass for the top!

Approx. 84" tall x 40" wide. Item BaU1738 - $855.50	Approx. 84" tall x 40" wide. Item BaU1739 - $709.50

Brightly colored frog mirror measures approx. 21" tall x 14" wide. Item BaU1427 - $38.75

These very unusual mirrors are hand painted in Bali and measure approx. 39" tall by 23" wide.

Item BaU1261a - $89.99	Item BaU1261b - $89.99

Hand carved wooden door stop with dolphin head. 6" long. Item BaU338 - $11.99

Cat Mirror Approx. 8" tall Item BaU1622a - $9.50	Cat Mirror Approx. 8" tall. Item BaU1622b - $9.50	Cat Mirror Approx. 8" tall. Item BaU1621 - $10.99 or Lg. Approx. 11 1/2" tall. Item BaU1205 - $16.75

Amazingly enough, these flowers and leaves are hand carved wood and painted. Amazing Price as well!

Beautiful handmade kites. Fabric wings are hand painted, no two are alike. Really gorgeous pieces of artwork - they will really fly although they are often used for decorative purposes. Makes a real statement in any room.

Multicolored mobile of seven pastel colored butterflies hangs in a graceful arch. Hanging length approx. 50". Item BaU1248 - $24.75

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