LA MODE COUTURE and NOVICA Rustic Decorative Accents

He hoists the barbells under the watchful eye of his trainer. Spark plugs form the powerful bodies. These muscular weightlifters are crafted from an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts. Armando Ram'rez recycles them as rustic art.
Components may vary slightly in size and form

• Color: Metallic
• Dimension: 6.25" H x 5.75" W x 6" D

This sculpture of a winged horse is hand-carved from Balinese albesia wood. By Indonesian artisan Togog Suyasa, the proud red steed features golden-colored wings and iron runners that allow it to rock back and forth. Natural pandan leaf fibers form the mane and tail.

• Dimension - 7.75" H x 6.5" W x 7" D
• Weight - 0.31
• Color - Gold Tone
• Intended for display on a tabletop or other flat surface
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Bali And Java

Checking the scale, a nutritionist weighs a new patient eager to work toward a better life through healthy eating. Armando Ramirez crafts the image from an amazing assortment of recycled metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, spark plugs, washers, screws and wire all find a new life in this unique sculpture.

The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension :-7" H x 4.9" W x 4.9" D
• Weight :-0.88 lbs
• Material :-Recycled Metal Auto Parts
• Color :-Metallic
• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish

Love knows no boundaries and its force has the power to transform scrap metal pieces and auto parts into a sculpture with strong romantic undertones. Armando Ramirez recycles spark plugs into the lovers' bodies, thick wires for their arms and limbs, and discarded pieces from a die machine for their heads and feet. The bench and base are made of metal sheets from die machines. Ramirez masters this original art form as he successfully conveys the warmth of emotion with cold metal pieces.

• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Components may vary slightly in size and form
• Size : 5" H x 3.9" W x 5.5" D
• Color : Metallic

Carrying a heavy hose, two firemen rush to the scene of a blaze, directing water onto the flames. Armando RamArez fashions the firefighters from an assortment of recycled metal, bicycle and auto parts such as a chain, spark plugs and rebar.

RamArez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension - 7.75" H x 7.75" W x 4.7" D
• Weight - 1.3
• Color - Metallic
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Mexico

The rustic bunting is a beautiful brown bird is related to the American sparrow. A migratory species, it often flies as far north as Alaska in the spring and as far south as California in autumn. Mauricio Morales depicts the gentle creature in a ceramic sculpture and carefully paints it by hand before protecting the colors with a coat of wax. The realistic figurine stands on wire legs and the feet can be wrapped around a perch or branch.

Armando RamArez's artistic vision permits him to see a different reality in discarded automotive parts and scrap metal. Transforming them into sculptures, he portrays a jazz musician with his trumpet. A spark plug forms the body while wire and metal scraps complete the piece.

RamArez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension - 6" H x 3.9" Diam.
• Weight - 0.51
• Color - Metallic
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Mexico

Intent on their cards, four men play a rousing game of poker. Armando Ram'rez recycles metal scraps to create this vignette, crafting the bodies from discarded spark plugs. Die-cut metal scraps and heavy wire all add to the fascination of the whimsical sculpture.

• Ram'rez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish

• Color: Metallic
• Dimension: 4.7" H x 5.5" Diam.

Transforming a spark plug into a musician, Armando Ramirez adds assorted pieces of cast-off metal. The result is a unique sculpture depicting a man and his sax.

The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension - 6" H x 3.9" Diam.
• Weight - 0.64
• Color - Metallic
• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Mexico

Wheeling the golf cart right up to the tee, a rustic golfer prepares to score a hole. Armando Ramirez crafts the image from recycled metal and automobile parts. A spark plug body, sheet metal scraps, washers, screws and wire depict the determined sportsman in a unique sculpture.

• The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
• Material - Recycled metal auto parts
• Color - Metallic
• Dimension - 6.25" H x 6.5" W x 6.5" D
• Weight - 0.79 lbs
• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish

Seated close on a park bench, sweethearts snuggle and talk between quick kisses and shared laughter. Armando Ramïrez transforms recycled bicycle and automobile parts into a charming image of rustic appeal.

• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Components may vary slightly in size and form
• Size : 4.7" H x 3.9" W x 4.7" D
• Color : Metallic

In a unique tribute to the tireless medical professionals that care for our furry friends, Armando Ramirez in Mexico creates this charming sculpture of a veterinarian caring for a dog. He crafts the piece from recycled auto parts and scrap metal, including screws, nuts and spark plugs.

Camera bag over his shoulder, baseball cap turned backward, a photographer focuses on his composition. Armando Ramirez crafts the image from an amazing assortment of recycled metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, a spark plug, nails and wire all find a place in this unique sculpture.

• The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish

• Color: Metallic
• Dimension: 6" H x 3.9" Diam.

Gloves in place, guards up, boxers spar in the ring as the crowd cheers them on. Armando Ramirez crafts the image from an amazing assortment of recycled metal and automobile parts. Sheet metal scraps, spark plugs, springs, washers, nails and wire all find a new life in this unique sculpture.

The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension - 6.5" H x 4.9" Diam.
• Weight - 0.88
• Color - Metallic
• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Mexico

Leaning forward in concentration, a musician plays a melody on the grand piano. The virtuoso is crafted from an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts. Armando Ram'rez recycles them as rustic art.

• Please note it is the artist's intention no to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Components may vary slightly in size and form

• Color: Metallic
• Dimension: 5.75" H x 4.7" W x 8.25" D

Bent over his desk, an accountant punches numbers into an oldfashioned adding machine. Armando Ramirez creates the dedicated professional in a rustic sculpture. It is handcrafted of recycled metal, with a spark plug for the body.

• Ramirez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Size : 4.7" H x 3.9" W x 3.9" D
• Color : Metallic

Target-like circles on the face identify this ethereal winged creature as a butterfly. Gliding on soft wings, the mask represents a nature spirit among the Bwa tribe of Burkina Faso. The zigzag motif signifies the ancestral path which every Bwa must follow in order to master life. Salihu Ibrahim carves the elegant image from African sese wood.

• Material - Sese wood
• Color - Multicolor
• Dimension - 6.25" H x 21.75" W x 3.2" D
• Weight - 1.14 lbs
• Features a rustic, rugged finish

This remarkable sculpture is the creation of Mexico's Armando Ramirez, who creates unique art from recycled auto parts and scrap metal. Here he recreates a three-masted sailing ship, complete from quarterdeck to bowsprit. The rustic vessel makes a one-of-a-kind accent in any setting.

Working with recycled auto parts and scrap metal, Mexico's Armando Ramirez creates wonderful eco-friendly sculptures like this rustic surveyor. Wearing a hard hat, he peers through his theodolite, a precision instrument designed to measure angles between designated points. A safety cone at his feet completes the artisan's terrific design.

Armando Ramirez masterfully transmits the printer's deep concentration as he transforms auto parts and scrap metal into an expressive sculpture. The man's body is a recycled spark plug, his limbs are shaped from thick wires and his head is made from a round point discarded from a die machine. Ramirez uses a bicycle chain, a bearing, thick wires, nails and other discarded pieces to sculpt the legendary printing machine.

• Ram rez prefers not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.
• Material - Recycled metal
• Color - Metallic
• Dimension - 5.5" H x 4.5" W x 5.5" D
• Weight - 2.24 lbs
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.

Parading grandly with her picture hat, purse and parasol, Catrina steals the show. Armando Ramirez creates the iconic figurine from recycled auto parts and scrap metal.
The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist Jos� Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

His caddy stands by as a golfer tees off. These pro players are crafted from an amazing assortment of bicycle and automobile parts. Armando Ram'rez recycles them as rustic art.
Components may vary slightly in size and form

• Color: Metallic
• Dimension: 8.75" H x 4.7" W x 4.1" D

Beloved around the world, Santa Claus is also present in West Africa, where some adults dress as Father Christmas, or "Papa Bronya." This is especially popular at events and parties, as Santa is the one who hands out gifts. Ali Mohammed depicts the benevolent character as a sculpture, carved by hand of sese wood with applications of clay to give it an aged look.

• Material - Sese wood
• Color - Red
• Dimension - 20.5" H x 5" W x 3.9" D
• Weight - 1.74 lbs
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Features a rustic, rugged finish

Horsepower surges into life with this extraordinary sculpture by Mexico's Armando Ramirez. His vision begins with a varied collection of auto parts and metal pieces he then transforms into a motorized horse sculpture. The head and face are crafted with bearings, screws, nuts and die-cut scraps, wire twists shape the torso and mane. The hind legs are replaced by a bus bearing and an automotive clutch disc.
The artisan does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

This extraordinary sculpture is the perfect addition to your cat collection or a gift for cat lovers. Mexican artist Armando Ramirez handcrafts it with recycled car parts that he carefully chooses and welds together, giving it a rustic finish.

Armando Ramirez of Mexico creates remarkable sculptures from recycled auto parts and scrap metal, like this unique sculpture of a barber and his customer. The eco-friendly artwork includes bolts, washers and metal mesh, among other parts.

Working with upcycled metal parts recovered from automobiles, Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez handcrafts a striking and creative sculpture. The sculpture depicts a welder, hard at work on a new project. A rustic finish accentuates this addition to your home decor.

Product Features

• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• 6" H x 5" W x 5" D
• Upcycled metal auto parts
• Metallic

Angel Cer'n honors Tlaloc, god of earthly waters and fertility, with a pair of handcrafted ceramic statuettes. The people from the Teotihuac'n culture believed him to be responsible for drought as well as for floods. This belief spread throughout Mexico, reaching the Maya who referred to him as Chaac, and from there to Central American cultures. The statuettes bear a slightly yellow undertone due to the clay used.

• Signed by the artist
• Color(s) may vary slightly
• Features a rustic, rugged finish

• Color: Beige
• Dimension: 5" H x 3.3" W x 2.6" D

A robotic hand flashes the peace symbol in this whimsical sculpture by Armando Ramirez. Recycling a variety of materials, the Mexican artisan creates a very original statuette. The hand is crafted of sheet metal, tubes and wire, and spark plugs appear as fingers.

RamArez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension - 10" H x 4.9" W x 4.5" D
• Weight - 2.11
• Color - Metallic
• Promotes recycling and reduces waste
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Mexico

Growing up in an Indonesian village well-known for its excellent wood carvings, artisan Made Pastika handcrafts this sculpture from albesia wood. Forming it in the shape of a white duck on a pedestal, the artisan adds a distressed white finish to this beautiful piece. In rural Bali, ducks are an important part of daily living, herded to the rice fields every morning to eat harmful pests and fertilize the crops.

• Dimension - 11" H x 3.5" W x 6.25" D
• Weight - 0.57
• Color - Black
• Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Bali And Java

Recycling auto parts and scrap metal from junkyards, Armando Ramirez of Mexico creates marvelous eco-friendly sculptures. This clever sculpture depicts a professional welder hard at work. Nuts, bolts, wire, and other parts become elements in this appealingly rustic work of art.

Wearing protective goggles, a scientist works in his laboratory. This purposeful chemist is crafted from an amazing assortment of metal, bicycle and automobile parts such as spark plugs, screws and rebar. Armando RamArez recycles them as rustic art.

Please note it is the artist's intention not to give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension - 6.25" H x 3.9" W x 6" D
• Weight - 0.86
• Color - Metallic
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Mexico

Armando RamArez's artistic vision permits him to see a different reality in discarded automotive parts and scrap metal. Transforming them into sculptures, he depicts a folk singer who strums his acoustic guitar. Leaning close to the vintage microphone, he sings lyrics that call for a better world.

RamArez does not give his sculptures a fine polished finish, therefore smudges and scratches may be present.

• Dimension - 5.5" H x 3.9" Diam.
• Weight - 0.55
• Color - Metallic
• Features a rustic, rugged finish
• Each work is unique. Recycled parts will vary from piece to piece based on availability.
• Mexico

This sci-fi take on one of Africa's most singular creatures will make for a very cool desk partner or an excellent conversation piece nestled in your shelves. Armando Ramirez handcrafts it from a combination of recycled auto and bicycle metal parts, and gives it a rough, rustic finish for added grit.
The Mexican artisan has turned his childhood pastime of crafting toys into an art form that has allowed him to exploit his ingenuity and his creativity. He uses scrap metal from auto shops and bicycles to create sculptures, decor pieces, and even chess sets. The popularity of his creations has enabled Armando to start a workshop and dedicate himself full-time to his artistic pursuits.

Recycling auto parts and scrap metal from junkyards, Armando Ramirez of Mexico creates marvelous eco-friendly sculptures. This clever sculpture depicts a minimalist horse, complete with mane, tail and hooves. Chain, springs, nuts, screws and other parts become elements in this appealingly rustic work of art.

With a creative eye and a passion for eco-friendliness, Mexican artisan Armando Ramirez transforms scrap metal car parts into delightful sculptures. In this piece, Ramirez depicts an excavator using bicycle chains, screws, and levers.

Product Features

• Rustic, rugged finish
• 9.5" H x 15.5" W x 4.8" D
• Upcycled metal auto parts
• Metallic