NOVICA Mediterranean Decorative Accents

The splendor of the Colonial era meets the magnificence of the Eastern empires in the distinguished series of accessories by Asunta Pelaez of Peru. Inspired by the Andes' neo-classic artistry, the artisan uses the reversed painted glass technique to craft this glorious jewelry box, gracefully embellished with glitter, golden and black hues and the wise image of sacred elephants. The interior, in matching hues, has generous space, making this majestic chest a great artistic addition to your environment.

Working in the traditional style of reverse painted glass, Peruvian artisan Asunta Pelaez creates an elegant jewelry box, featuring intricate motifs in blue tones. Crafted of wood, the jewelry box opens with three drawers for storing your accessories. A gold-tone trim completes it.

A jasmine garland frames the borders of this jewelry box with a festive grandeur. Imran carves the box from pristine marble, and decorates it with a florid fantasy that is expertly inlaid by hand.
Please note that once carved, marble may progressively change its original hue from pristine white to ivory.

Designed like a majestic temple by Khalid Ali, this altar is set to welcome an image of a preferred deity. The altar is carved by hand from mango wood and adorned with brass that is elaborately embossed. Glass beads glisten in a floral display. The altar features a drawer for storing the deity's image, and a pull-out stand is designed for the incense.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 18" H x 10.75" W x 6.75" D
• Mango wood, brass and glass beads
• Brown

This kail wood box has floral details for an enchanting touch. To achieve this magical effect, Indian artisan Niyaz adds papier mache and proceeds to polish the surface. Then, he hand-paints each detail over a solid blue tone.

Blossoming geometric motifs in tones of black and wheat pattern the cotton cover of this Indian journal. Harpreet Kaur designs the striking journal, using dhurrie fabric. The journal opens to 50 pages of handmade cotton paper. A polyester ribbon with a bead of kadam wood marks your place.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.61
• Color - Beige
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Add this creative journal to your home decor for an exciting touch. Designed by India's Harpreet Kaur, the journal is crafted of cotton dhurrie fabric with colorful geometric patterns and floral motifs. It opens to 50 pages of handmade cotton paper. A polyester ribbon with a glass bead marks your place.

• Dimension - 7" H x 5" W x 0.8" D
• Weight - 0.65
• Color - Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• India

Two handsome elephants politely wait for incense sticks to be placed within the lotus-shaped basins they carry on their backs. Thailand's Charoensri uses ceramic clay and glaze to hand-craft the beautifully detailed pair of incense holders.

• Dimension - 2.2" H x 1.9" W x 3.9" D
• Weight - 0.68
• Color - Green
• Keep away from children and pets
• Features a crackled finish
• Incense not included
• Thailand

Handmade by Raphael and Laurence, this charming brass incense holder takes the shape of a Balinese gecko. This boxed set includes 3 packs of incense, each containing 20 incense sticks, in jasmine, tuberose and sandalwood scents. Each incense stick has an approximate burning time of 15 minutes.

• Never leave burning incense unattended
• Hand-crafted item, color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Incense included

• Color: Metallic
• Dimension: 1.8" H x 8.75" W x 2.6" D

A serene crescent moon and a star shine brightly on this wood puzzle box from Bali artisan Eka. She carves the box by hand, making 4 pieces that cleverly fit together to conceal an inner compartment.

• Dimension - 2.2" H x 6" W x 2.4" D
• Weight - 0.4
• Color - Brown
• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Bali And Java

The Hindu lord with an elephant head graces the lid of a suar wood box. By Eka, this decorative box holds a secret. Four pieces link together like a puzzle to hide personal treasures inside, guarded by the auspicious Ganesha.

• Wood grain and color can vary slightly
• Size : 2.8" H x 5" W x 3" D
• Color : Brown

Gulam Rasool evokes Agra elegance with an oil warmer that resembles an ancient temples standing on elephantine pillars. Rasool carves the oil warmer by hand from soapstone, expertly preserving the stone's natural color as he details the pachyderms and the leafy openwork or jali.

• Dimension - 4.7" H x 3.1" W x 3.1" D
• Weight - 1.32
• Color - Grey
• Tealights not included
• Aromatic oils not included
• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• India

Pink and red lotuses detailed with 2.6k gold applications celebrate the legendary art of Benjarong. This white porcelain teacup is designed by Panida Tamjun. She is inspired by the classic batik motifs of southern Thailand. The teacup, lid and saucer, are all painted by hand with detailed artistry.

• Dimension - 4.3" H x 4.3" W x 3.3" D
• Weight - 0.88
• Color - Gold Tone
• Not for use in microwave oven
• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• Free of lead and toxins
• Thailand

This white porcelain mug contains the delicate elegance of Thailand's Benjarong artistry. Panida Tamjun finds the perfect balance between tradition and innovation as she includes classic Thai batik patterns into her designs. The mug with a regal elephant for a handle, lid and a saucer, is painted by hand in the distinctive colors of Benjarong, blue, red, yellow, green, and detailed with applications of 2.6k gold paint.

• Dimension - 5.75" H x 4.9" W x 3.1" D
• Weight - 1.22
• Color - Multicolor
• Not for use in microwave oven
• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• Free of lead and toxins
• Thailand

Echoing the essence of traditional Inca art, the Huaman Paucar Family in Peru skillfully produces a magnificent ceramic decorative box, meticulously handcrafted and adorned with vibrant geometric designs. With a practical touch, this lovely accessory features a lid, offering both aesthetic beauty and a functional storage solution for jewelry and other small treasures.

Tall and slender, this sleek ceramic jar features geometric motifs and a lid with handle. Artisans from the Taller Hernandez craft the decorative jar by hand with terracotta and add colors with natural pigments.

• Dimension - 11" H x 6.25" Diam.
• Weight - 5.41
• Color - Brown
• Wipe with a damp cloth
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Not for use with foods
• Mexico

Elaborately rendered cranes set in a natural environment of bamboo adorn the exterior of this saa paper parasol from northern Thailand. Hand-painted with oils, this parasol by Nikom may be used in the sun or simply to enhance any home interior d�cor.

Inspired by the designs of Persian carpets, this decorative box brings to mind a formal garden. Niyaz from India creates the box from kail wood, covering it with papier mache before painting it meticulously by hand with poster paints and pigments derived from natural flowers. The pretty box has a lining of copper-colored velvet, so it is just right for holding small but precious treasures.

Persian rug connoisseurs will find lots to love about Mohammad Hussain Baba's decorative box, which was inspired by the ancient art form. The Indian artisan hand carves the box from weeping willow wood and a layer of papier mache before hand painting the surface with a pink floral pattern. Inside, a polyester velvet lining cushions your trinkets, while the outside is coated in a glossy lacquer for shine and protection.

Lined with velvet, this petite decorative box has a design that was inspired by Persian carpets. Niyaz from India creates the box from kail wood, covering it with papier mache before painting it meticulously by hand with poster paints and pigments derived from natural flowers.

Carved from natural soapstone, this circular box is the work of Gulam Rasool. Royal elephants parade around the lid. Rasool paints the motifs by hand in the detailed style of India's traditional miniature paintings.

Product Features

• Natural stone - some variations in color and/or pattern are to be expected
• 3.3" H x 3.5" Diam.
• Soapstone
• Brown, Multicolor

Indian artisan Niyaz adds papier mache over kail wood to make a design full of charm and beauty. Featuring floral details, this charming wood decorative box is hand-painted over a solid blue tone for a unique touch.

Although based in Western Mexico, artisan Ana Maria Gonzalez is inspired by other parts of her country. This keepsake box shows the beauty of the motifs of the Central Mexican culture of the Otomi people, with birds and flowers in decoupage on a wood box with detachable lid. Otomi embroidery is prized all over the world.

Hand-painted floral motifs thrive in a romantic creation by Juana Ponce from Mexico. Flourishing as the spring, this heart-shaped ceramic decorative box features a traditional Talavera style that gives it a vibrant aura, with cheerful colors bringing each detail to life.

Lined with velvet, this petite decorative box has a design that was inspired by Persian carpets. Niyaz from India creates the box from kail wood, covering it with papier mache before painting it meticulously by hand with poster paints and pigments derived from natural flowers.

Inspired by traditional Inca art's geometric designs and distinctive colors, the Huaman Paucar Family in Peru creates a splendid ceramic decorative box entirely crafted and painted by hand with the utmost care. Complete with a lid, the box is decorative and also practical as it allows you to store jewelry and other small items. The name i warmi i means woman or wife in the Quechua language.

Magnificently handcrafted with paper mache, this decorative box blossoms with golden splendor. Riyas details the florid composition with exquisite artistry as he preserves a beloved artistic tradition. Color - Metallic Dimension - 2" H x 4.7" W x 3.5" D

Hoping to preserve the artistic legacy handed down from his father, Fida Hussain crafts this petite box from weeping willow wood. The Indian artisan coves it with papier mache, and then sands and paints it carefully in exquisite detail. The red and gold heart-shaped box features a i chinar i leaf motif and a velvet lining to store small treasures.

This kail wood box has floral details for a charming touch. To achieve this magical effect, Indian artisan Niyaz adds papier mache over wood and proceeds to polish the surface. Then, he hand-paints each detail in different tones.

This kail wood box features multicolor floral details for a magical touch. To achieve this charming effect, Indian artisan Niyaz adds papier mache over wood and proceeds to polish the surface. Then, he paints each detail by hand for a delightful design.

Gorgeous Indian palaces inspire every detail in Niyaz's newest creation. Working on a kail wood structure, the artisan adds papier mache to start a meticulous process that will transform the item into a glamorous decorative box. After polishing every corner for a smooth surface, Niyaz chooses a palette of blue, green, yellow and red hues to bring the leafy and floral motifs to life, evoking the ethereal aura of those ancient regional complexes. As the final touch, the artisan lines the box's interior with a velvet textile.

The perfect home accessory for storing valuable keepsakes, this tiny decorative box from Bali is handcrafted of luxurious sterling silver. Local artisans use the silver to create intricate filigree work, forming teardrop patterns that decorate the diamond-shaped top and rounded sides. The top opens at one corner with a hinge.

• Dimension - 0.8" H x 1.3" W x 1.6" D
• Weight - 0.02
• Color - Silver Tone
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Bali And Java

Designed by Indian artisan Niyaz, this petite box was inspired by Persian carpets. The velvet-lined box is crafted of kail wood and covered with papier mache before being carefully painted by hand with lavish floral motifs. The artisan uses poster paints as well as pigments derived from natural flowers.

Thailand's Pang and Ni paint by hand a precious mango wood decorative box with an intricate design. Colorful specks, floral motifs and intense waves embellish the whole item, making it unique. The final touch is in the black wood beads on the lid, joined by a sturdy waxed cotton cord.

Riyas paints of an audience with a Mughal Emperor with remarkable artistry, his care for detail impressive. In this way, he decorates the decorative box he crafts by hand with paper mache techniques.

Product Features

• Color and/or motif may vary slightly
• 2.4" H x 4.3" W x 3.5" D
• Paper mache
• Black and White

Daniel Quarcoo follows tradition with the design of this decorative box. The Ghanaian artisan is inspired by the Akan trinket box, which is usually given filled with beads to young women of child bearing years. The sese wood box is crafted and painted by hand.

• Dimension - 3.5" H x 6.25" Diam.
• Weight - 0.68
• Color - Multicolor
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• West Africa