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Cedar throne ottoman, 'The Best Time'
Nyame mmere ne mmere pa means "God's time is the best" in the Akan language. "We should always wait for God, because his time is always the best time, " Nana Frimpong says. He chooses this name for an elegant throne ottoman.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood batik statuette, 'Best of Luck'
This elegant elephant trumpets its good fortune for being dressed in florid batik patterns. Carved by hand from pule wood, the statuette's design comes from Indah and Indra. The colorful patterns and motifs reveal the exuberant elegance of Javanese batik artistry.
Merchant: NOVICA
Women's batik robe, 'Green Baliku'
Stars glimmer as they drift in a pale green Balinese sea. Named baliku, this handsome batik pattern by Desak Nyoman Parwati means "this is my Bali." It takes shape in a delightful robe featuring a flattering front-wrap style, wide sleeves and matching belt.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood statuette, 'Elephant Trot'
Gajah means simply ?elephant? in Balinese. Nyoman Karsa carves this piece from suar wood, its elegant grain coursing beneath polished details. Dignified in its stance, trunk reared up in the air, the statuette offers a unique accent to any collection. Says Karsa, ?
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Wood cutting board and knife, 'Bagua Jungle'
Blas Ponce Manrique extracts inherent contours from aguano masha wood, its superb grain enhanced by perfect edges. This material is native to the Bagua Jungle in northern Peru and renowned for its resistance to insects.
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Leather beanbag couch, 'Embrace' (single)
Ready to welcome with a snug embrace, this brown leather beanbag is set to become a favorite. The Carneiro Family crafts this piece with ten cowhide segments that are sewn together by hand.
Merchant: NOVICA