Novica Island
Wood sculpture, 'Golf Player'
Master carver Nyoman Karsa transforms the beautiful suar wood into a handsome golf player rendered in the midst of the classic golf swing. While there are some golf courses in Bali, this piece reflects the growing influence that western sport is having on the Balinese islands.
Merchant: NOVICA
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.
Merchant: NOVICA
Ate grass handbag, 'Boxy Bag' (large)
Working in tightly-woven ate grass, Ketut Wida Haryat creates a beautiful handbag. Its rectangular shape is contemporary and sophisticated. A durable grass that thrives on the islands of Indonesia, ate is said to last 100 years.
Merchant: NOVICA
'Jenaka II, ' table runner
Soft earth tones and dramatic bands of texture define this exceptional table runner by Liem Hauw.
Merchant: NOVICA
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.
Merchant: NOVICA
Stoneware tea set, 'Hibiscus Leaves' (set for 2)
Price: $47.66*
(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.
Merchant: NOVICA