Folk
Art is a very tactile art form that can bring the life and creativity
of another into our home. And, if the artist is from a foreign
country, the piece will reflect not only the artist but some
of the artist's culture and heritage. This is especially true
of our Small Wooden Boxes from Poland
. Many of the items we offer, such as Spike
the Dog, are a merging of foreign cultures and our own culture.
The artist takes from his own self and blends with ideas from
the States to develop an art form he or she feels will be significant
to both cultures. You will see this reflected in many of our
folkart offerings. Consider the Mexican
Alebrijes for color and fun and, for a garden, the Whirligigs
are a must.
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Small
Wooden Boxes
These
very special hand crafted, small wooden boxes are designed and
made in Poland. Linden wood, feather joints and raised edge construction
guarantees strength and quality making the small wooden boxes
special keepsakes which can stay in the family for generations.
The prime finish of the interior compartments of the boxes, ensures
the proper aura for memorabilia. These small wooden boxes will
bring the joy of elegant artwork into your life. Each box has
its own fragrance and unique personality. Fair Trade Items. |
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Angel
Ornaments
Angels
ornaments and framesl with inspirational words inscribed into
the pewter make special gifts for family and friends. Be inspired
by inspirational quotes from such noteables as Mother Theresa
and Eleanor Roosevelt. All angels are made of pewter and come
gift boxed with inscriptions on angels and back of gift boxes.
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Mexican
Alebrijes
The
Mexican Alebrijes are hand carved and hand painted whimsical wooden
sculptures that reflect the flamboyant colors and culture of Mexico.
One of a kind, Fair Trade Items. |
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Pocket
Charms
Pewter
Pocket Charms are gentle reminders of love, peace, generosity...
Choose from bags of assorted pocket charms or discover single
charms for your pockets in individual brightly colored pouches.
Pocket Charms are a reminder the simple joys in life. |
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Goddess
Sculptures
The
Goddesses are special miniature clay sculptures reflecting the
god or goddess in all of us. Present the Mother Goddess Sculpture
or Goddess of Fertility to an expecting mother. Discover our Gods
of Love Sculptures and, even dad might appreciate miniature Father
Goddess Sculpture for his birthday. |
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African
Baskets
These
sturdy African Baskets are also called Bolga Baskets because they
are hand crafted in Bolgatanga, a village located in Northern
Ghana. The people are mainly farmers who supplement their income
by making and selling their African Baskets. The African Baskets
are strong, beautiful and utilitarian. Fairly Traded African Baskets.
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Whirligigs
- Kinetic Garden Art
Enjoy
your garden even more with a garden art Whirligig. The blades
of the Whirligigs catch the breeze and a Black Lab wags his tail,
a garden angel waters flowers and Gnomes dance. Everything comes
to life with a breeze, a little imagination and a whirligig. |
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Spike
the Dog
Without
even a bark, our 'Spike the Dog' tends to stop most people in
their tracks. See Spike lift his leg when the wind blows the Spike
Whiligig or enjoy him as a lantern lit with a tealight in the
evening. Fair Trade Item. |
Gifts that make you smile!
