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 | NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Petals of exotic beauty dance in a summer breeze in a design by Romualdo Vieira de Mello. He crafts the necklace by hand on a rami base, where he places golden and red beads of ceramic and glass. The petals are framed by hemp cords that continue on to shape the necklace. It fastens by looping over a maracatiaia wood. Artisan Info: "My work deals with Mestizo Brazil: Africans, Indigenous and Europeans; I began to venture in this realm in 1975. At that time I was working as a lawyer and I was called to help a performance group, 'The Bird and the Dirt,' enter the country with their equipment. After this I joined them in all of their dance, music and video presentations. "There was a group of Xingu people with their wares in our section of the Biennial. I was enchanted by a cloak made... (less)Novica | $430  amazon.com |
|  | NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Merciful and kind, Our Lady of Fatima stands over a bush as she consoles the children. Turquoise-tinted beads make a harmonious textural contrast to rami fibers as Romualdo Vieira de Mello's design combines rustic grace with religious artistry. This piece is part of Vieira de Mello's most recent collection, featuring rami fibers and sacred icons. Artisan Info: "My work deals with Mestizo Brazil: Africans, Indigenous and Europeans; I began to venture in this realm in 1975. At that time I was working as a lawyer and I was called to help a performance group, 'The Bird and the Dirt,' enter the country with their equipment. After this I joined them in all of their dance, music and video presentations. "There was a group of Xingu people with their wares in our section of the Biennial. I... (less)Novica | $90  amazon.com |
|  | NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. A bold triumvirate of colors dominates this Poder (meaning "Power") necklace by Romualdo Vieira, the solidity offset by the natural tone of the tightly coiled rami (a natural fiber). Red, white, and black beads are strung along five bands - creating a constant sense of motion and evolution. Featuring a wooden clasp, this accessory will empower any outfit. If the piece becomes wet, dry underneath a strong source of light. Artisan Info: "My work deals with Mestizo Brazil: Africans, Indigenous and Europeans; I began to venture in this realm in 1975. At that time I was working as a lawyer and I was called to help a performance group, 'The Bird and the Dirt,' enter the country with their equipment. After this I joined them in all of their dance, music and video presentations. "There wa... (less)Novica | $80  amazon.com |
|  | NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, offers thousands of limited edition and one-of-a-kind gifts, jewelry, and home decor treasures handmade by master artists and artisans throughout the world. Kokopelli plays his music to draw heat from the earth so seeds will grow. Ancient legends suggest he was a Toltec trader who traveled from central Mexico to southwestern U.S. deserts and mountains, where he is featured in rock art dating back thousands of years. Depicted in the black of night, the evocative image is depicted freehand, so no two pieces of jewelry are exactly identical. Gerard Terrien displays the cedar wood medallion on a cotton cord that ties around the neck. .925 rating silver Artisan Info: "I arrived in Mexico in 1995. I spent part of my life in design and fashion, in harmony with my perception of feminine taste. I have always felt a great attraction to this country because of its creativity and colorfulness. "My encounter with the Huichol people was very import... (less)Novica | $30  amazon.com |
|  | The mission of NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, is to give artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their true artistic talents, to spur their creativity and to be paid a fair wage for their craft. A bio of the artist(s) will arrive with each piece helping you feel the attachment to the product and to the hands that created it. You will enjoy the one-of-a-kind craftsmanship. Due to the handcrafted nature of each piece, colors, motifs, sizes, shapes and designs may vary slightly from the images shown or dimensions provided. -Pewter -Picture of artist is included in additional images if available. -Artist: Alain Vachaudez -Country of Origin: Thailand (less)NOVICA - 90454 | $60  Bellacor.com |
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