Beautiful sandals with satin, embroidery and sequins. Perfect sandals at the beach wedding, for your bridesmaids or out on the town. Wherever you wear these sandals you'll find them super comfy and quite stylish. One of our customers wore these sandals for 8 hours of standing and walking and said our sandals "where the most comfortable sandals she's ever worn!". She was so happy with her sandals, she bought a pair in each color! Your sandals are handmade on the island of Bali and are great for the beach, cruise, resort or anywhere your heart desires. These sandals are made of the finest quality materials, with satin, sequins and leather. Our sandals also match perfectly with our line of embroidered sequined clothing. Try them out!
Senin, 24 November 2008
Beautiful sandals with satin, embroidery and sequins. Perfect sandals at the beach wedding, for your bridesmaids or out on the town. Wherever you wear these sandals you'll find them super comfy and quite stylish. One of our customers wore these sandals for 8 hours of standing and walking and said our sandals "where the most comfortable sandals she's ever worn!". She was so happy with her sandals, she bought a pair in each color! Your sandals are handmade on the island of Bali and are great for the beach, cruise, resort or anywhere your heart desires. These sandals are made of the finest quality materials, with satin, sequins and leather. Our sandals also match perfectly with our line of embroidered sequined clothing. Try them out!
Thong sandals for men! These thong sandals are totally unique and original. You've never seen a pair of thong sandals like this, nor will ever see them anywhere else. More "Green" and natural, these thong sandals are made from a combination of natural fibers (rattan cotton leather) and recycled materials. Sandals include a rattan base for your foot which is more natural so when your feet sweat they won't slide off like they do with rubber sandals. Plus, sweat won't mix with the polyurethane like they do with the rubber sandals and make a nasty stink. Also includes a denim strap for comfort and a stylish look. Check out the bottom of these sandals and you see recycled tire tread! Isn't that cool! A recent customer wrote: "I love my sandals, they are so unique! Plus they are more environmentally friendly so I feel good about wearing them. The tire tread on the bottom is fun to walk on too, makes me look a little bit taller and never wears out!" Another customer proclaims, "These sandals are not for wimps!" We thought that was funny. But it's true. If you're looking for a light pair of thong sandals that you can dance around in, you may need to go shopping at the mall. These thong sandals are manlier and actually may toughen your feet up a little. Give'em a try!
Selasa, 02 September 2008
Antique Scrimshaw on more than just Whale Teeth
Not all authentic antique Yankee or Victorian-era scrimshawed images are on whale teeth. Walrus tusks were popular, as were (whale) panbone sections, sea turtle shells, and to a lesser extent, elephant ivory and hippo teeth. Here are a few examples of matrices other than whale teeth.
The first example is a (whale) panbone busk, custom-made for a form-flattening corset, which were required for Victorian-era women's dresses. Each corset was equipt with several long, sewn-in pockets, designed to hold thin "stiffeners" (busks) often made of wood or baleen (fibrous material harvested from mouths of filter-feeding whales, often mis-labeled as whalebone). Whalers hand-made busks of ivory, panbone (whale jawbone), & baleen, for their sweethearts and wives. None would splinter like wood, and were lighter & stronger. Read more here
The second example is a sailor-scrimshawed, 23-inch x 19-inch x 7-inch, full sea turtle carapace (shell). There are eleven separate scenes, each on their own shell plate. There are two southern hemisphere birds at the top, and five northern hemisphere mammals at the bottom, each on their own panel. Down the center are six individual initials: four in English; one in Hebrew; and one in an Oriental script. I speculate that the six initials represent a six-man longboat crew, and that each man scribed the two images on the costal scutes (lateral shell plates) both sides of their initials. The bottom "tail" panel has a "T" the imposed on an "A". I speculate that these are the initials of the captain's name, or of the ship's name. See more photos here
The third example shows the outer-curve side of a 13.5-inch & 22.8-ounce, Arctic whaler-scrimshawed walrus tusk, depicting silhouettes of: an Inuit mother & papoose in winter costume; a stretched sealskin boat; a loaded dogsled; a pair of igloos; and a skinning knife with an ulu (blubber knife). Read more here
The fourth example is a scribed elephant ivory billiard ball, which is also decorated with two ivory "ear" discs attached by brass pins. The compass rose is labeled with an "N" on one side, and decorated with a crudely scribed bark (ship) on the other. A date of 1841 is also visible just above left disc. The ball was drilled and tapped on the bottom, probably for mounting on a ship's binnacle for decoration. See more photos here
Other forms of scrimshaw include jagging wheel pie crimpers, clothespins, bodkins, crochet needles, hand tools, knife handles etc. See more examples here.
Senin, 28 April 2008
Jes MaHarry Necklace: Sterling "Galaxy" N3-160 
Exquisite small-medium handmade cow horn Shoe Horn !
Measures: 17.5 cm (6 1/2") in length x 4.1 cm (1 2/3") in width
Made from : Buffalo horn, handcrafted
Weight: 27 g
Photo of actual item
Photo of actual item
This is a handmade shoe horn made of buffalo horn from Central Java. Each shoehorn is different, as this natural substance has unique markings. This one is particularly beautiful with its contrasting tones!
Beautifully made, these smooth shoehorns look exquisite as well as being functional. How much easier is it getting shoes on with one of these! (Shoes' heels also last longer!) They look beautiful just hanging around in the hall or bedroom, and also make a wonderful gift for others.
This smaller shoe horn measures approx: 17.5 cm (6 1/2") in length x 4.1 cm (1 2/3") in width down the shoe end, and weighing 27 gms. This size is great for traveling as well as for home use. They are made from water buffalo horn, but these animals are not hunted for their horns, they are a common domestic animal in Java, where nothing is ever wasted!
This product is made in Magelang, a little town north of Yogyakarta. We buy direct from the makers as we used to live there and have many family connections – resulting in fantastic prices for you!
Just add $2 per additional item for combined postage within Australia (after the heaviest/most expensive item)! It goes without saying that we carefully package these beautiful handicrafts well in strong boxes to safely post to you…
Lovely hand carved turtle wooden Hair Pin!
Measures: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 '') wide (at top) x 17.5 cm ( 7'') long
functional length : 12 cm (4 2/3")
functional length : 12 cm (4 2/3")
Made from : wood, handcarved
Weight: approx 7 g
This is a hand carved hairpin from Tampaksiring, Bali.
Beautifully made, this decorative hairpin looks very pretty on. The natural wood is variagated in colour. Each pin is quite unique! They give a beautiful touch to your long hair when it is pinned up (see my Guides for bun ideas, especially the second one which suits this style), and also make a wonderful gift for others.
This double pronged pin measures approx 3.1 cm in width at the end and 17.5 cm in length (usable length is 12 cm), weighing approx 7 gm. It is made from Sono wood, a sustainable and durable hard wood which holds up well in moving to dry colder climates, and has beautiful markings. It is much more common than other tropical hardwoods of comparable beauty - some of which have been sadly overused and now have become rare. These are listed as multiple items, so they may differ slightly, being hand carved from a natural material.
This product is made in Tampaksiring, a little town in the centre of Bali. We first spotted these lovely hairpins in Yogyakarta and bought some there, and by an amazing coincidence we met the maker while travelling home via Bali. We buy direct from the maker – resulting in fantastic prices for you!
Just add $1 per additional item for combined postage within Australia
Please check out our other auctions and store items, as we love to give big postal reductions with combined shipping (within 14 days)!
Exquisite handmade small size Javanese Mask with bird!
Measures: 13.5 cm (5 1/3”) high x 10 cm (4 ”) wide
Made from : wood, hand carved and batik decorated
Weight: 51 g
Photo of actual item
Photo of actual item
This is a hand carved mask from Central Java. It is decorated by the batik technique – wax resistance dyeing. You may be familiar with batik cloths, and this is the same process applied directly on to the wood, a new variation of Batik Art started in 1989. This batik design has typical traditional motifs used in clothing. Each dot is hand dotted – it is a meticulous, very labour intensive and very beautiful art form. (Included are some photos of part of the carving and also the wax 'writing' part of the pre-dyeing process. If you'd like to know more about traditional batik, please press the link.)
Beautifully made, this decorative mask looks fantastic up on the wall. Just perfect for those with Eastern influenced décor or those who just love masks … And also make a wonderful gift for others.
The mask is a small size: 11 cm in height x 9 cm in width (at the widest point). It has a string loop attached to the rear inside which just needs a nail or hook to hang on! It is rather light, weighing 51 g, as it is made of a light wood the Javanese call "Pole" (pron: polei) wood, a little bit like our Balsa wood. (Unfortunately there are no hard woods left on the island of Java, the most densely populated place on this Earth ...)
This product is made in Yogyakarta in the southern hills district which relies on their handicrafts for a living as the soil is dry and unproductive. We buy direct from the makers as we used to live there and have many family connections – resulting in fantastic prices for you!
Just add $2 per additional item for combined postage (after the heaviest/most expensive item)! It goes without saying that we carefully package these beautiful handicrafts well in strong boxes to safely post to you…
Please check out our other auctions and store items, as we love to give big postal reductions with combined shipping (within 14 days)!
Thanks for looking and good luck with the bidding!
Gorgeous handmade Cat carving with Batik
Measures: 12.5 cm (5 ") high (at top of tail) x 6.4 cm (2 1/2") base x 3.3 cm (1 1/3") in thickness (of the tummy)
Made from : wood, hand carved and batik decorated
Weight: 45 g
photo of actual item
This is a hand made cat carving from Central Java. It is decorated by the batik technique – wax resistance dyeing. You may be familiar with batik cloths, and this is the same process applied directly on to the wood, a new variation of Batik Art started in 1989. Each dot is hand dotted – it is a meticulous, very labour intensive and very beautiful art form. (We've put two photos in of the wax 'drawing' part of the process before dyeing. If you'd like to find out more about traditional batik, please click the link.)
Beautifully made, this decorative cat looks great just anywhere! The pose is so feline - alert and so cute with that tail in the air! Just perfect for those with Eastern influenced décor or those who simply love cats … And also make a wonderful gift for others.
The cat is a small size: 12.5 cm in height (from tip of tail) x 6.4 cm base x 3.3 cm in thickness (at the tummy). It is rather light, weighing 45 g, as it is made of a light wood the Javanese call "Pole" (pron: polei) wood, a little bit like our Balsa wood. (Unfortunately there are no hard woods left on the island of Java, the most densely populated place on this Earth ...)
This product is made in Yogyakarta in the southern hills district which relies on their handicrafts for a living as the soil is dry and unproductive. We buy direct from the makers as we used to live there and have many family connections – resulting in fantastic prices for you!
Just add $2 per additional item for combined postage within Australia (after the heaviest/most expensive item)! It goes without saying that we carefully package these beautiful handicrafts well in strong boxes to safely post to you…
Please check out our other auctions and store items, as we love to give big postal reductions with combined shipping (within 14 days)!
Thanks for looking, and good luck with the bidding!
Lovely Carved Two Turtle Coconut Shell Hairpin/Barrette!
Measures: 6 cm (2 1/3'') high x 9.7 cm (3 3/4'') long, pin 12.1 cm (4 3/4 '') long
Made from : coconut shell, wooden pin, hand made
Weight: 10 g
Photo of actual item
Photo of actual item
This is a hand made barrette from Bali.
Beautifully made, this decorative barrette looks exquisite as well as being functional. The twin turtle design is gorgeous, like two little hearts ajoined! The natural coconut shell is variegated in colour and hand carved! A lovely pin for those who like unusual natural things, and they also make a wonderful gift for others.
The hairpin measures 6 cm high x 9.7 cm long, the pin 12.1 cm long and weighs 10 gms. It is made from coconut shell, a wonderful and very useful and prolific natural resource in both Java and Bali!
This product is made in Tegalalang, a little town in the centre of Bali near Ubud. We first spotted some of these lovely hairpins in Yogyakarta and bought some there, and by an amazing coincidence we met the maker while traveling home via Bali as well as this supplier. We buy direct from the makers– resulting in fantastic prices for you!
Just add $2 per additional item for combined postage within Australia (after the heaviest/most expensive item)! It goes without saying that we carefully package these beautiful handicrafts well in strong boxes to safely post to you…
Please check out our other auctions and store items, as we love to give big postal reductions with combined shipping (within 14 days)!
Thanks for looking and good luck with the bidding!
Rabu, 05 Maret 2008
TWILIGHT
Amber, Jet, and Silver Jewelry
Sunlight captured, time frozen, life suspended... amber offers a view of an extinct world, the ancient remains of conifers whose resin once flowed to be exposed to the outside elements, to trap light and life in it's sticky embrace, and whose memory still washes up on the shores of the Baltic sea after a storm...
We've gathered some fine examples of jewelry being produced with Baltic amber, jet, and sterling silver. More jewelry can be expected and the availability will always be shifting. We tend to pick unique cuts and designs with Nordic and Celtic themes. What you see is what currently is in stock, and in most cases there is only one piece available of each style. The prices are loosely based on weight, with workmanship, uniqueness, and aesthetics all affecting them. Furthermore, all of these prices are set at wholesale levels for all customers to bring these amazing pieces to you in the most affordable way possible.
Our latest acquistions are showcased over on our new page for at least a month before they make it over here. We also have a page for our other goodies that contains various pendants and necklaces with different themes than what you'll find here.
Thanks!
We have a page just for bracelets, in materials such as amber, stone, cloisonee, cinnabar, and wood.
Many of the types of designs that would normally appear on this page, as well as some that appeared on our other goodies or new pages, will now only live on this bracelet page.
Examples include: amber bracelets with oval shaped chunks of amber, each one including an insect, a good amount of faceted amber bracelets set on elastic string, cognac and green amber cabochon and silver bracelets, and silver knotwork patterned cuffs.
Many of the types of designs that would normally appear on this page, as well as some that appeared on our other goodies or new pages, will now only live on this bracelet page.
Examples include: amber bracelets with oval shaped chunks of amber, each one including an insect, a good amount of faceted amber bracelets set on elastic string, cognac and green amber cabochon and silver bracelets, and silver knotwork patterned cuffs.
Ethnic and Tribal Jewelry
Sold pieces that we may be able to acquire again!
Sold pieces that we may be able to acquire again!
Old Dayak earweights
Old Dayak earweights are available occasionally-mostly pear shapes (aka gasing, spinning tops).
Please click on the above thumbnail images to view the pieces at actual size.
These antique pieces are for both wearing and collecting alike-very few examples of traditional Borneo earweights are still available. I feel the best way to honor old jewelry like this is to continue it's use and the artisan's intentions by wearing them.
The detail and heaviness of these weights speak from a period when time flowed a bit more slowly...
These are getting harder to find, and also more expensive. Please call for a price quote.
As an example, the above pear shapes were $225/pair, though they would be at least $300/pair now.
We can get very old pairs from collectors for around $600/pair and up.
New Dayak earweights
New bronze Dayak earweights from Borneo, as shown in the top two rows, were only $40/pair!
All styles are currently sold out, but you can ask to be put on a wait list for when we get more - most likely when I travel to SE Asia again. Please click on these thumbnail images to view ones at real size.
In the top row are thorny aso's, black and blonde large aso's;
the middle row has dragons, single aso, and double aso. Aso is the Dayak term for the mythical dragon/dog beast that is prevalent in their carvings, paintings, and tattoos.
The copper coils on the bottom left are old, but are singles, and went for $20/each.
Pairs of copper coils are much more than double that amount.
Pairs of bronze coils and C-shaped are very hard to find and quite expensive.
The silver sets of weights on the bottom right are old Dayak girls' sets
and were $20 (only a few rings) to $80/set as pictured - prices now may be considerably higher.
Here we show another pair of new Dayak bronze earweights,
in a large version of the enigmatic bird/elephant design.
These went for $60/pair. SOLD
New Silver and Bronze Jewelry
These fox earweights are made to be worn either with the entire torso through the lobe for the best distribution of weight (at 9/16" in diameter, needing a hole size of at least 11/16" to fit them in) or with just the tail section in the lobe for those with smaller holes (at around 2ga in diameter, requiring a hole size of just under 00ga to fit them in).
They are very heavy as far as the typical range of earweights are concerned-and must be worn with extreme caution. These are on a similar par to the very heavy weights that Dayak ladies from Borneo wear. I personally find them to be comfortable for everyday wear, without strenuous activity, if one is used to and likes a good weighty feel; however, these will be far too heavy for most people. The weights are the same for both ears-no lefty and righty twist. The foxes can stand up on their feet...
- Bronze foxies measure approximately 107 grams (3.8 ounces)/each and are $95/pair wholesale;
- Silver foxes are approximately 133 grams (4.7ounces)/each piece
and were $225/pair minimum (current high silver prices necessitate that the price will go up, perhaps $300)
(making them the same price for retail or wholesale customers). - Keep in mind that a quarter pound is 4 ounces, making the bronze ones just under, and the silver ones just over, a quarter pound each! Thus, these must be used only with extreme caution.
- While we have enjoyed these for a few years now, there is a chance we may not produce more...
- We do not have any pairs currently in stock, and are taking names for our waitlist.
Horn and Bone
Horn and bone body jewelry is here! Please note that water buffalo horn is black (or occasionally creamy medium tan, or brown rootbeer-like and translucent) and bone is white. Horn is made primarily of keratin, a fibrous protein, similar to that found in quills, claws, nails, hooves, feathers, wool, and hair, and is a very different material than bone, which is largely composed of the mineral calcium carbonate and the protein collagen. Please note that most horn (over 90%) is black, and very little (less than 10%) is brown; these variations occur randomly within each shape and size category, and usually sell quickly, thus will often be unavailable.
We do not sell horn that is reddish-orange in color; this color of horn does not occur naturally and has been achieved through bleaching which denatures the protein, causing permanent problems including softening, dull finish, increased texture and even stickiness, crazing, cracking, and other inappropriate problems for a material intended to be used for body piercing jewelry.
Please request current catalog pages to see the newest pricing and current inventory, or download this list via page 3 of our online catalog. We only sell what we currently have in stock and no custom orders can be taken, though you can ask to be placed on a wait list if what you need is not currently in stock.
This jewelry is made by carvers who work in millimeters, so may not necessarily match exact gauges or fractional inches. This also means we have plenty of inbetween sizes, so feel free to ask!
You may order it in any measuring unit and we'll do our best to match exactly what you're looking for.
We do not use item numbers, so a basic description of what you are interested in will suffice...
(for example: a pair of 00ga hollow horn saddles with dots along the rim, in brown horn if possible).
In the case of engravings, inlays, and silver caps, you can simply describe how a design looks...
(for example: 1" black horn plugs with inlaid white bone open star with pie wedges between the points).
Labels with the specific names of many of our designs are shown below and on page 3 of the catalog.
You could also refer to how far down the page a specific image appears, and which piece within that image... (for example: in the third image down, the fourth plug shown on the bottom row, an 8-petaled Borneo flower, in 5/8").
The material comes from domestic Indonesian water buffalo horn (Bubalus bubalis) and cow or buffalo bone; both are used as draft animals (for example, to plow muddy rice paddies) and are consumed as food. They are highly valued and are not dispatched only for their horns or bones; these have an incredibly small value compared with that of a living animal. Water buffalo horn and bone are obtained after death, and since the cultures from which they are attained believe in utilizing the whole animal, nothing goes to waste, and thus the animal is honored more fully. Scroll down this page for a quote...
Images shown represent a fair cross-section of the types of shapes, angles, sizes, colors, hues, engravings, etc., that occur within the given styles of horn and bone jewelry available. Variations will always occur as all of these pieces are hand made by humans out of naturally-occurring, non-homogenous materials. If you need clarification about any of these factors, please ask before placing an order.
We do not sell horn that is reddish-orange in color; this color of horn does not occur naturally and has been achieved through bleaching which denatures the protein, causing permanent problems including softening, dull finish, increased texture and even stickiness, crazing, cracking, and other inappropriate problems for a material intended to be used for body piercing jewelry.
Please request current catalog pages to see the newest pricing and current inventory, or download this list via page 3 of our online catalog. We only sell what we currently have in stock and no custom orders can be taken, though you can ask to be placed on a wait list if what you need is not currently in stock.
This jewelry is made by carvers who work in millimeters, so may not necessarily match exact gauges or fractional inches. This also means we have plenty of inbetween sizes, so feel free to ask!
You may order it in any measuring unit and we'll do our best to match exactly what you're looking for.
We do not use item numbers, so a basic description of what you are interested in will suffice...
(for example: a pair of 00ga hollow horn saddles with dots along the rim, in brown horn if possible).
In the case of engravings, inlays, and silver caps, you can simply describe how a design looks...
(for example: 1" black horn plugs with inlaid white bone open star with pie wedges between the points).
Labels with the specific names of many of our designs are shown below and on page 3 of the catalog.
You could also refer to how far down the page a specific image appears, and which piece within that image... (for example: in the third image down, the fourth plug shown on the bottom row, an 8-petaled Borneo flower, in 5/8").
The material comes from domestic Indonesian water buffalo horn (Bubalus bubalis) and cow or buffalo bone; both are used as draft animals (for example, to plow muddy rice paddies) and are consumed as food. They are highly valued and are not dispatched only for their horns or bones; these have an incredibly small value compared with that of a living animal. Water buffalo horn and bone are obtained after death, and since the cultures from which they are attained believe in utilizing the whole animal, nothing goes to waste, and thus the animal is honored more fully. Scroll down this page for a quote...
Images shown represent a fair cross-section of the types of shapes, angles, sizes, colors, hues, engravings, etc., that occur within the given styles of horn and bone jewelry available. Variations will always occur as all of these pieces are hand made by humans out of naturally-occurring, non-homogenous materials. If you need clarification about any of these factors, please ask before placing an order.
Amber
Amber is a fossilized/polymerized resin, exuded from extinct trees related to modern day conifers (and some flowering tree species) over 20 million years ago. It is primarily found in the Baltic regions, but also appears in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Burma, Italy, Romania, Borneo, New Zealand, Nigeria, the Middle East, Alaska, Canada, and even in the United States.
Clear, white, yellow, orange, red, brown, black, and even blue or green hues are all possible, while opacity can range from translucent, clear, or spotted, to milky or dark with inclusions.
There are many plastics and younger resins (copals) which can emulate amber. There are some tests that are available to distinguish between the materials; one simple test is friction: amber is an easy conductor of static electricity. Another can be done with a black light; genuine amber fluoresces an amazing green-blue under UV light.
Amber is a gorgeous material used from antiquity as body jewelry, in the form of pendants, amulets, and for piercings. Amber seems to capture sunlight and allow it through the body. Burmese hilltribe women such as the Kachin wear long, crayon shaped pieces of the unique dark orange-red burmite amber found there. The Aztecs utilized amber for incense and body jewelry (earplugs and labrets). They even had a word for an amber ear plug: apozonalnacochtli (after apozonalli: amber; and nacochtli: ear pendant, ear plug)
Amber is a fossilized/polymerized resin, exuded from extinct trees related to modern day conifers (and some flowering tree species) over 20 million years ago. It is primarily found in the Baltic regions, but also appears in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Burma, Italy, Romania, Borneo, New Zealand, Nigeria, the Middle East, Alaska, Canada, and even in the United States.
Clear, white, yellow, orange, red, brown, black, and even blue or green hues are all possible, while opacity can range from translucent, clear, or spotted, to milky or dark with inclusions.
There are many plastics and younger resins (copals) which can emulate amber. There are some tests that are available to distinguish between the materials; one simple test is friction: amber is an easy conductor of static electricity. Another can be done with a black light; genuine amber fluoresces an amazing green-blue under UV light.
Amber is a gorgeous material used from antiquity as body jewelry, in the form of pendants, amulets, and for piercings. Amber seems to capture sunlight and allow it through the body. Burmese hilltribe women such as the Kachin wear long, crayon shaped pieces of the unique dark orange-red burmite amber found there. The Aztecs utilized amber for incense and body jewelry (earplugs and labrets). They even had a word for an amber ear plug: apozonalnacochtli (after apozonalli: amber; and nacochtli: ear pendant, ear plug)
Selasa, 26 Februari 2008
DIY Plastic bag wallet
Jeff made a pretty spiffy looking wallet from plastic bags, he writes - "Ironing plastic bags together required careful control of the iron temperature - also, laying the plastic between two layers of paper helped transfer the heat more evenly. The result was a paper-like material similar to Tyvek, made by DuPont, which could either be sewn or melted to form seams." - Link.
Indian art at Christie’s
As regards the choice of works from India, the attempt has been “to present juxtapositions of what’s happening on the art scene in India”
Among the works of younger artists, the innovative choice of artistic mediums is intriguing. Atul Dodiya has exploited the strength of calligraphy, imprinting a Sanskrit couplet in Roman script on a canvas backdrop executed with charcoal and marble dust. Bharti Kher’s use of commercially manufactured felt bindis for art is a novel departure. Gigi Scaria’s large photograph, a distinct single, is an outdoor shot intermingled with a fantasy element in the form of a wooden horse.
Akbar Padamsee’s abstract work in bold reds and blacks is a distinct change from the surreal earlier works and V.S. Gaitonde’s large abstract is a signature offering. That younger artists are challenging their own strengths by moving away from tried themes is evident in the Jagannath Panda who, just an exhibition earlier, was noted for minimal and soft watercolours.
Rameshwar Broota has adopted a special technique of using a sharp blade to scratch the surface at select spots, suggestive of light and forms in an otherwise monotonal grey-brown surface. As was evident from this select showing, the Christie’s sale has a strong focus—it lies not in names or mediums but in the interpretation where, says Weihe, “the content is important, not the means of expression”.
A two-day public viewing of 24 art works, scheduled for the Christie’s South Asian Modern+Contemporary Art sale in New York on 20 March 2008, was held at The Oberoi, New Delhi, on 20-21 February. Judging by the exhibits on view, it was clear that the highlights of the forthcoming sale will reflect the different movements and styles that have been emerging in this region. As regards the choice of works from India, the attempt has been “to present juxtapositions of what’s happening on the art scene in India”, according to Christie’s international director, Asian Art, Hugo Weihe.
Even in the selection of the older masters, most are early works and belie the signature styles of their later years. A case in point is Ram Kumar’s ‘The Vagabond’ (1956), which he worked on immediately after his return from Paris, where his style had been influenced by the melancholic realism of his mentor Fernand Leger. The Tyeb Mehta too, is special, as it dates to the pre- Mahisasura period, suggestive of a transitional element. The early Raza is from his landscape period, sans the ‘bindu’.
Akbar Padamsee’s abstract work in bold reds and blacks is a distinct change from the surreal earlier works and V.S. Gaitonde’s large abstract is a signature offering. That younger artists are challenging their own strengths by moving away from tried themes is evident in the Jagannath Panda who, just an exhibition earlier, was noted for minimal and soft watercolours.
Rameshwar Broota has adopted a special technique of using a sharp blade to scratch the surface at select spots, suggestive of light and forms in an otherwise monotonal grey-brown surface. As was evident from this select showing, the Christie’s sale has a strong focus—it lies not in names or mediums but in the interpretation where, says Weihe, “the content is important, not the means of expression”.
Selasa, 12 Februari 2008
Leather Tri-Fold Wallet with Chain
Code: tri-chain
Price: $16.95
Inventory: Ships in 24 Hours
The tri-fold wallet with a chain has been a popular item for us for more then 20 years. This wallet features traditional tri fold styling with the added safety of a belt loop to secure the wallet from accidental loss.
Plain Leather Tri-Fold
Code: Tri-Plain
Price: $14.95
Inventory: Ships in 24 Hours
Our leather tri-fold wallets are a product of simplicity. They do not have a cloth lining or folded edges. They are sewn with heavy nylon thread and the ends of the stitching are burned so they will never come apart. What sets these time proven products apart from our competitors is the simple design, the price and most important a life time guarantee. That's right, if you can wear one of these out we will repair or replace it free of charge. This tri-fold is made from the same fine, soft leather we use on our handbags. It measures 9" wide and 4 ¼" high when open and 3 ¼" wide and 4 ¼" high when closed. It has a full length pocket for bills and five pockets for cards and comes with a vinyl insert that has an additional 6 pockets.
Leather Ladies Wallet
| Code: Ldywallet Price: $16.95 Inventory: Ships in 24 Hours |
| Our leather ladies wallet features 3 inside pockets. One of the pockets is zippered for change and / or credit cards, and the other 2 pockets will hold dollar bills and receipts. The ladies wallet measures 7" wide and 4" high when closed. |
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Spring Action Leather Coin Purse
Code: snapper
Price: $4.50
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This style of leather coin purse is an old standby. Ours measures 3 ½ inches wide and is 3 inches deep, just the right size to hold a folded dollar bill. We recommend purchasing this item with other products to save on shipping costs, as the minimum shipping charge is $4.50.
Leather CellPhone Case
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Code: Cellphone
Price: $12.95
Inventory: Ships in 1-2 Days
This is our newest version of a leather cellphone case. It is a side ways style of case with a belt loop on the back as shown in the bottom example. The belt loop will take up to an 1 3/4" wide belt. The case measures 3" high and is 4 1/4" wide and will take most of the standard flip type phones as show in the top example. The flap closure uses a commercial strength Velcro and is built to last a life time.
Leather Small Bota Bag
Code: sm-bota
Price: $38.95
Inventory: Ships in 24 Hours
The Small Bota handbag gets it's name from our larger shoulder saver handbag. The shape is very much like a wine bota. This bag is popular with our customers because of the unique look and styling. This bag includes 1 - inside pocket attached to the side for that roomy center effect, 2 - outside zippered pockets and 1 end pocket that can be used for a small cell phone. The Small Bota measures 6" wide, 10" high and 2 1/2" deep.
Kamis, 07 Februari 2008
Purple Iris Hand Painted Wine Carafe Glass Set
Original, traditional style set of 4 wine flutes and 1 carafe.
Beautiful one of a kind set in greens, purples and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Flute measures 7 ½” tall with a 2” opening across the rim and 2 ½” at the base. Holds 6 ounces.
Carafe holds 40 ounces and measures 11” tall with a 3 ¼” opening across the rim and 3 1/8” at the base.
Modern Blue Splash Hand Painted Glass Vase
Original contemporary abstract vase.
Unique, one of a kind in vivid teal blue, deep reds and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Vase measures about 10 ½” Tall.
3 ½” across at the rim and base.
Vase holds 43 ounces.
Original contemporary abstract vase.
Unique, one of a kind in vivid teal blue, deep reds and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Vase measures about 10 ½” Tall.
3 ½” across at the rim and base.
Vase holds 43 ounces.
Blue Splash Hand Painted Glassware Set
Original contemporary abstract set of 4 water glasses and 1 pitcher.
Unique, one of a kind set in vivid teal blue, deep reds and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Glass Holds 16 ounces and measures about 7” Tall, 3 ¼” across the rim.
Pitcher Holds 96 ounces and measures 8” Tall with a 51/4” opening across the rim.
Scroll down to see an enlarged image of this modern abstract design.
Original contemporary abstract set of 4 water glasses and 1 pitcher.
Unique, one of a kind set in vivid teal blue, deep reds and white.
Painted with non-toxic professional grade glass enamel paint.
Dishwasher and microwave safe (hand wash for best results).
Glass Holds 16 ounces and measures about 7” Tall, 3 ¼” across the rim.
Pitcher Holds 96 ounces and measures 8” Tall with a 51/4” opening across the rim.
Scroll down to see an enlarged image of this modern abstract design.
Fine Artisan Jewelry, hand made, one of a kind original design
Fine Artisan Jewelry, hand made, one of a kind original design
This Hand Painted Antique George & Martha Washington Sculptures (Pair) is a whimsical design by Tim Campbell who has reclaimed antique salvaged wood parts and given them a new life in this colonial couple. They both have 3D noses and hand painted faces done in a primitive/folk style. Their outfits are hand painted in traditional colonial styling in chades of blue, gray, black, and cream. They both have antiqued rope hair and Martha is topped with an antique lace and doily hat. Their bases are 5" x 5" and painted in hunter green with a black front and gold detailing with stars. George is 20" tall and Martha is 19 1/2" tall. They are sold as a pair. Scroll down to see enalrged views of each piece. They would make a wonderful conversation piece for your colonial country home.
This Hand Painted Antique Checkered Sewing Table is constructed from the heavy iron base of an old Singer sewing machine and a solid wood table top painted in a black and cream colored check pattern. The original wheels are inatact and functional on the metal base, and the wood table top is attached with screws and finished in a clear high gloss to protect the paint and give it some sparkle. The table is 29" high. The top is 17 1/4" x 26". The wheeled base measures 19" x 22 1/2". Scroll down to see a close up of the top. This piece makes a wonderful occasional table in any room in the house, with it's neutral colors and classic design lines. It is heavy, but easy to move because of the wheels. This piece effectively combines nostalgia from the past with the functional needs of today.
Selasa, 29 Januari 2008
Bead mix, seeds and nuts, assorted colors and sizes. (Natural/Dyed) Sold per 1/4-kilo package.
Create earth-toned styles using a 100% natural mix of nine tropical nuts and seeds from the Philippines. Lightweight seeds and nuts in fabulous organic colors are all drilled. Types include puang liso seed, salwag cocoon nut, sebucao seed, egg yolk seed, bird brain seed, white beetle nut, sambag seed, pili [pee-lee] nut and kukui nut (lumbang seed).
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