The Indian artisan begins by pasting layers of paper around an egg-shaped mold before hand painting the dried surface with a golden leaf motif on a black and teal background
Petite pearls make a splash on this lovely necklace designed by India's Vivek Nathany
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Handcrafted of sterling silver with a darkly oxidized finish
Balinese artisan Sarwaedi sculpts the wall panel from suar wood
Thai Chalcedony and Aquamarine Beaded Necklace - Sea Candy in Blueberry Top Gifts from Bali and Java The Indian artisan begins byThailand's Nareerat designs and crafts an exquisite beaded necklace using lots of blue gems in a variety of shades. The artisan uses shimmering silk thread to hand knot clusters of aquamarine chips, grey quartz, blue quartz and chalcedony, and black dyed freshwater cultured pearls. A silver plated brass clasp and extender chain finishes the necklace with a touch of shine. Chalcedony, aquamarine, quartz, cultured pearl, silk thread, silver plated brass