Novica Crafts
Cotton and ceramic doll, 'Hmong Beau'
Poised and handsome, this young boy proudly represents the Hmong hill tribe. Suwit Suthamtha crafts the charming doll faithful to the Hmong's traditional clothing. Dressed in cotton, the face and limbs are shaped of ceramic and features kapok seeds for filling.
Wood fertility doll, 'Akuaba'
Victor Yao Delanyo crafts an ornate representation of Akuaba, the fertility doll of the Akan people. According to legend, there once was a woman who couldn't conceive, so the village priest told her to craft a doll, dress it and look after it as she would a child.
Eggshell mosaic box, 'Dazzling Diamond' (square)
Dazzling on a sleek, dark square, a mosaic diamond reveals an ancient craft technique. Lacquerware was brought to Thailand from China centuries ago; today Thai artisans have developed their own unique styles. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a decorative box of dramatic beauty.
Cotton and ceramic doll, 'Hmong Belle'
Poised and beautiful, this young girl proudly represents the Hmong hill tribe. Suwit Suthamtha crafts the endearing doll faithful to the Hmong's traditional clothing. Dressed in cotton, the face and limbs are shaped of ceramic and features kapok seeds for filling.
Leather ottoman, 'Atlantic' (dark brown)
Designed for comfortable elegance, this ottoman showcases the Carneiro Family's expertise. They craft the ottoman of leather with precision tooled work.
Celadon ceramic mug, 'Morning Trumpet' (large)
Noble and serene, the elephant inspires Sorapon Dhupagupta in the design of this unique mug. He crafts it in the tradition of celadon ceramic ware, which is characterized by a distinct green coloring and a slightly crackled enamel surface.