Flowers

Jewelry box, 'Crimson Morning Flowers'

Ruby flowers blossom on a bright morning infusing this jewelry box with their vibrant beauty. Rachel Oliveira paints an inspired composition, which she adorns with a cotton crochet border.

Agate jewelry set, 'Flowers in the Sun'

This delightful set of necklace, bracelet and earrings comes from Yaw Abora Asante. Combining the fiery color of agate with traditional African beads, he creates the sensation of flowers in the sun.

Marcasite bracelet, 'Night Flowers'

Delicate sterling silver and marcasite flowers, meticulously hand crafted. The midnight blooms are carefully arranged in a row, sprouting from the creative imaginations of Thai jewelry artisans. The bracelet is sure to please, offering a wonderful complement to any fine jewelry collection.

Bracelet, 'Siamese Charms'

Sterling leaves and flowers mingle with traditional hill tribe motifs in a bright medley of sterling charms. Joyous and beautiful, this bracelet comes from Achara's talent and creativity. .925 rating silver

Necklace, 'Thai Tribal Flowers'

A medallion of florid splendor dangles with sublime elegance from sterling silver chain, its fine weave a superb complement to this necklace?s artistry. At first reserved for low-ranking officials and commoners, silver?s moonlight beauty soon became coveted by kings and queens, thus the argent metal was used in the elaboration of jewelry as well as utilitarian items. Silver is believed to bring good luck and this necklace, presented by Ploy Intha, makes for the perfect accessory for a sophisticated attire. Silver and a small amount of copper are placed in a crucible, then covered with another crucible and this assembly is placed in the forge. When ready, some ground charcoal is blended into the molten alloy to prevent solid dross from forming when that mixture is poured out into a terracotta container. The silver obtained is beaten into the desired shapes with appropriate hammers on an anvil. A mixture of oil and pitch is heated, and a coat of this mixture is applied on a wooden surface. Another coat of that mixture is applied to the bottom of the pendant, which is fixed to the wooden surface and hand-detailed with chisels. Once engraved with a superb floral design, it is lightly reheated to remove the pitch and placed into a boiling acid bath to rinse out the impurities. Then the pendant, rings, little spheres and cones are soldered together, and a thin string, which has been previously braided out of long strands, is attached to complete the item. It is then washed into a solution of washing powder and tamarind, let to dry in the sun and filed with a brass brush and polished. Finally the artisan applies a secret recipe of his own to give the necklace a burnished finish.

Gold plated earrings, 'Tropical Flowers'

Crystalline raindrops, the color of the rainbow, shower the 18k gold plated bouquet that render these earrings exquisite. A treasure from the Jewelry of Minas Gerais collection, the earrings feature the incomparable beauty of Brazilian gemstones including rhodolite, garnet, blue zirconium, and citrine.

Silk scarf, 'Radiant Flowers'

Flowers blossom in radiant colors, brightening up the night sky. Presented by Shephali, this silk scarf is masterfully created with batik techniques.

Cotton wall hanging, 'Yao Tribe Flowers'

Five stylized flowers wink and nod from a rich crimson wall hanging of softest cotton. A bold border of matching black makes a distinguished frame. Inspired by patterns from ancient hill tribe designs, Suneeporn Tanjaipetch and Yao weavers handcraft this exotic Thai textile from soft, natural cotton. The Yao ancestors lived in the Hunan Province of China some 2,000 years ago. Today the Yao people live in southern China, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand. In Thailand, there are approximately 55,000 Yao living in scattered villages, and an estimated 10,000 from Laos live in refugee camps along the border. They have such unique lifestyles that the various communities are quite different from one another. But their villages are commonly found on beautiful low hills and mountainous valleys with dense forests. These areas are teeming with wild animals and are rich in natural resources, allowing them to develop a diversified economy. The Yao people have an oral literary tradition. For instance, when a group of people is working the fields, several persons sing and beat drums to liven their work. Some of the songs tell love stories, others tell the Yao history, the legends about the creation of heaven and earth, etc. The singers also ask questions of each other or tell funny stories, adding a joyous atmosphere and synchronizing working movements. The Yao people are expert weavers, dyers, and embroiderers. During the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD), they wove special fabrics made from tree bark and dyed them with grass seeds, and later became expert at beeswax and indigo dyeing. Yao women are noted for their magnificent cross-stitch embroidery, which richly decorates the clothing of every member of their families. The Yao distinguish themselves from other tribal peoples with magnificent attire and jewelry, for their silversmiths produce silver jewelry of high quality. This handsome textile makes a wall hanging or table scarf of unusual beauty, lending a touch of Thailand to any d?cor. NOTE: As each item is a unique expression of the artisan's creativity, the products you receive will feature a very similar color and pattern scheme but may not be exactly identical to the one in the photograph.

Garnet earrings, 'Flowers Entwined'

Sterling stems entwine as twin blossoms unite in an airy embrace. Set with garnets, the delicate flowers grace dancing drop earrings by Shanker. .925 rating silver

Bracelet, 'Chiang Mai with Flowers'

Intricate flowers, elaborated in a burst of multiple tiers, act as bridges between the two linked chains of this silver bracelet by Thiva Boonnak. These flowers are representative of Chiang Mai, a northern province famous for its colorful flowers that are often displayed in vibrant floats created for celebrations. Bold angles and unique construction make this a wonderful accessory for an elegant night on the town.