Hands Around the World

 

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Thailand

This hand carved wooden hand is gold leaved. It is used here to display a necklace (not included), or may be used as a sculptural piece.      Including the black stand, it is 12" tall. Item ThU1723 - $47.99

 

These hand carved hangers can be used to display any kind of textile - wall hanging, quilts, costumes etc. 

Hand carved rod for wall hangings. Measurement tip to tip is 34" to 37". Space between carvings to actually hang the item is 23 " to 24". Item ThU1144a - $21.25

Close up of the carved end of rod 1144a	Another option of a carved end. Rod is 26" with a 15" space for hanging. Item ThU1144b - $21.25.

 

Akha Hill Tribe

The villages of this colorful hill tribe are to be found in the mountains of China, Laos, Myanmar (Burma) and Northern Thailand. There are approximately 20,000 Akha living in Thailand's Northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai at high altitudes. This tribe originated in Tibet. Every Akha village is distinguished by their carved wooden gate, presided over by guardian spirits. They live in raised houses on low stilts, with a large porch leading into a square living area with a stove at the back. The roof is steeply pitched. The live on marginal land and find it difficult to eke out a living through their slash and burn method of agriculture. In order to supplement their income, many Akha are now selling handicrafts, employing the traditional skills used in making their own clothing and cultural items.

Two Akha ladies, their mouths are often stained with betel nut juice as in the first photo. Photo by Hands Around the World.

The Akha hill tribe of  Northern Thailand make beautiful hand made pieced and embroidered fabrics. These photo albums or scrap books are covered with gorgeous hand worked fabric by this traditional tribe of  people. They come with hand made paper corners to attach photos or memorabilia of any size.

5 1/2" x 7" in black or red -  Item ThU548 - $18.25	6 1/4" x 8"  - Item ThU684r - $23.00	6 3/4" x 8 1/4" in black or white - Item ThU684tb- $23.00

6 1/2" x 8" Item ThU684w - $23.00	6 3/4" x 8" Item ThU684tw - $23.00	8 1/2" x 10 1/4" Item ThU783r - $36.50

8 1/2" x 10 1/4" Item ThU783b - $36.50

 

These larger hand made paper address books average 7" to 9" tall and are tie dyed. No two alike -  Item ThU599 - 10.25

 

Mexico

Huichol Indians [more about the Huichol Indians]

The Huichol Indians of the Sierra Madre Mountains of Mexico are a very traditional tribe. They still speak their native language and adhere to native customs and beliefs. They are known for their beautiful yarn paintings and bead work. They cover a surface with bees wax and press tiny colorful beads into the wax to make beautifully detailed designs. They typically take peyote before they do their art work. The peyote sends them on travels where they see things that they then incorporate into their work. They were the first to make the now well known "God's Eye" with yarn.

The Huichol Shamen or Holy men use these sacred "Movieris" when performing their ceremonies. They are with a carved wooden wand covered in yarn with feathers attached.  Many times the movieris are waved over an object as a prayer of blessing is said. This movieri was made by Huichol Shaman Rutilio Benitez Carrillo. The wand part averages from 10" to 14" tall - very rare and collectible.

Huichol Shaman blessing art work with his movieri

Item MxU1794b - $15.50

Mexico is famous for its hand painted Talavera pottery and tiles.

	Hand painted tile featuring bows and flowers connect to make a pattern that gives a French country look. 4 1/4" x 4 1/4". Item MxU1857e - $4.75 each
	Absolutely gorgeous Talavera Tile Picture Twenty tiles make a classic blue and white picture 20 3/4" long by 16 1/2" tall. Item MxU1875 - $204.00

 

South America

This stamp is hand carved from stone and is a workable stamp. It was crafted  in Ecuador using pre-Columbian designs.

1 3/4" x 3". Item EcU1850 - $22.00

 

Brazil

Hors d'oeuvre picks hand made in Brazil. The tops are semi precious stones and the picks are of aluminum. Approx. 3" tall. Item BzU1870 - $3.25 ea.

Short strands of garlic made of natural fibers. Hand made, no two alike, approx.9" long. Item BzU124 - $9.75

 

Piaroa Indians [more about the Piaroa Indians]

 

Piapoco Indians [more about the Piapoco Indians]

 

China

These 6 piece tile pictures are hand made in China. Beautifully glazed, they will make a gorgeous addition to a bath or any room in the home. Each tile measures 6' x 6' making the whole picture 18" x 12".

 

Indonesia

Borneo

Dayak

The Dayak are to Asia as the American Indian to the Americas. They are the native peoples of the islands. The Dayak of Borneo are in 12 major tribes. Isolated in the vast rainforests of Borneo, they were headhunters until the year 1965. At this time the Indonesian government negotiated peace between the tribes, although rumors of continued headhunting have occurred. The Dayak are a very culturally intact and interesting people, living much as their ancestors have for hundreds of years.

Baby carriers are a very traditional art form of the Dayak. They are very rare and collectible. This baby carrier is hand carved of wood with woven fibers by the Bahau Dayak tribe. It is decorated with  the traditional protective Spirit of the forest. A really good price for a rare and unusual piece. ( For a beaded wooden baby carrier from the Kenyan tribe see Bead Work).

Bahau carved wooden baby carrier - 17 1/2" tall x 12" wide. Item BoU1758 - $178.99

 

Bali

These gorgeous doors are hand carved in Bali. The craftsmanship is unbelievable - must see to appreciate. The doors are traditional double doors that push inward with a step over the bottom in the Balinese style. They could be fitted as regular doors or used as an architectural hanging above a bed, in a foyer etc. Another way these doors have been used is as a dining room table - just add legs and glass for the top! The doors break down into 7 pieces for shipping.

Approx. 84" tall x 40" wide. Item BaU1739 - $709.50

 

Carved wooden chess set folds up to make it's own carrying case and is available in two sizes.  Lg. is 16" approx. square. Item BaU1202 - $119.50. Small is approx. 10" square. Item BaU530 - $75.50

 

Hand painted wooden flower stools. Now available in pink only, approx. 16" tall. Item BaU1301 - $31.50

 

Mirror with hand carved doors comes in two sizes. Large approx. 31" x 19 1/2". BaU1307 - $134.00 and Small approx. 17" x 12". BaU1909 - $67.99

 

Curvy carved mirror is hand painted and approx. 18 1/2" x 13". BaU1315a - $34.25

Curvy carved mirror is hand painted and approx. 18 1/2" x 13". BaU1315b - $34.25

 

Hand Mirror, 15" tall. Item BaU597b - $17.25	Hand Mirror, 15" tall. Item BaU597g - $17.25

Amazingly enough, these flowers and leaves are hand carved wood and painted. Amazing Price as well!

Beautiful handmade kites. Fabric wings are hand painted, no two are alike. Really gorgeous pieces of artwork - they will really fly although they are often used for decorative purposes. Makes a real statement in any room.

 

 

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