Novica Thailand
Necklace, 'Mountain Berries'
Inspired by the captivating elegance of Thailand's Karen hilltribe, Chalermkwan designs a necklace of glowing grace. The necklace is cast of sterling silver and features tiny racemes and berries.
Merchant: NOVICA
Cotton wall hanging, 'Tribal Homeland'
Finely stitched motifs describe the mountain home of Thailand's Akha tribe. Combining colors and textures with a keen esthetic, Aphi Mina depicts mountains, trees, rivers and flowers on individual panels.
Merchant: NOVICA
Cotton letter holders, 'Immortal Red Tribes' (small)
Bold motifs from Thailand's Yao people adorn a pair of wall hangings by Suneeporn Tanjaipetch. Just right to keep bills and letters handy, store stationary or even display Christmas cards, the handsome pair features appliqu�. The Yao are expert weavers, dyers, and embroiderers.
Merchant: NOVICA
Cotton shoulder bag, 'Lahu Rainbow'
Thailand's luminous rainbows inspire this bag, crafted in the tradition of the Lahu hill tribe. Sewn by hand, the appliqu� work is rich in color.
Merchant: NOVICA
Rosewood flute, 'Sweet Song'
Traditional melodies from northern Thailand come to life through this beautiful flute, tuned to the key of C. The khlui kruat is crafted of rosewood and tamarind wood in a laborious process. The wood must first be dried from 18 to 24 months before Songklot shapes it.
Merchant: NOVICA
Celadon ceramic tray, 'Through the River'
Endearing and elegant, this celadon tray is shaped after Thailand's nil fish. Transformed by Sorapon Dhupagupta to become a fruit tray, it features a slightly rounded body and well-detailed fins and scales, as well as an expressive smile.
Merchant: NOVICA