Novica Favorites

Batik wall art, 'My Favorite Aunty'

Thailand's Alaya Cholprasertsuk explores the realm of na�f artistry with this endearing picture of a favorite aunty. She adorns her hair with a large fragrant flower and keeps her beloved pooch by her side. Cholprasertsuk paints her portrait with vibrant batik colors on cotton.


Merchant: NOVICA


Silk batik shawl, 'Favorite Memories'

Nature inspires the batik art that adorns this luxurious silk shawl. From Melati's collection in Bali, the shawl features dancing vines filled with tamarind leaves. The shawl is presented most handsomely in a linen and suede gift box.


Merchant: NOVICA


Auto part chess set, 'Rustic Warriors'

Heavy, rustic figures do battle on the chess field, conjured by Armando Ram�rez's limitless imagination. Combining art and function, Ramirez sculpts each piece from automobile parts -- even the heads of the bishops are made of NGK and AC DELCO spark plugs!


Merchant: NOVICA


Wood statuette, 'Peacock Freedom'

Perched on a topiary tree, a peacock enjoys the freedom of his palace garden. Suresh Garg sculpts the bird and companions from a single block of kadam wood.


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Soft toys, 'Trendy Teddies' (set of 3)

Teddy bears are all-time favorites and these are perfectly huggable. Crafted by hand, the teddies are filled with kapok seeds.


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Earrings, 'Pagoda'

Sasithon Saisuk shapes silver into a sinuous pagoda that hangs from sterling wires. Crafted by hand, these earrings will be perennial favorites. .


Merchant: NOVICA