Island Creations
Ate grass and leather handbag, 'Spring Butterfly'
A butterfly brings beauty to this spring green handbag. Ketut Wida Haryat shapes the image with iron studs and adds a base of finely-woven ate grass. A durable grass that thrives on the islands of Indonesia, ate is said to last 100 years.
'The Beauty of the Marsh'
"Si Pan Don lies near the Cambodia border in southern Laos. Here the Mekong River breaks up into myriad little streams, giving the site the name 4000 Islands, " explains Akha Jim.
Amethyst bracelet, 'Current'
A sleek silver current flows smoothly around the wrist. Like islands, square cut amethyst punctuates the sterling river. This contemporary bracelet is an original design by Hema. .
Stoneware tea set, 'Hibiscus Leaves' (set for 2)
(NOVICA)
Hibiscus leaves appear on sleek ceramic, evoking verdant islands caressed by tropical breezes. Tat Yan Soo creates an exquisite tea set for two. The teapot features a leaf-shaped lid and rattan handle. Crafted in stoneware and high fired, the set brings Balinese beauty to teatime.
Ate grass handbag, 'Summer Scallops'
A scalloped edge adds whimsy to an informal summer handbag. Ketut Wida weaves the piece by hand from ate grass, a durable grass that thrives on the islands of Indonesia. Dried and treated extensively, the fiber is burnished to accentuate its natural tones.
'Green Toraja, ' cushion covers (set of 3)
Karyani combines cotton and polyester to create the shimmering textures of this set of three cushion covers. Golden embroidery presents a botanical lattice on the emerald background, as sparse colors appear in luxurious blooms.