Java Stars Holiday Tree Ornaments _artisan--novica-artisan-10317 the outer ring spins smoothly

the outer ring spins smoothly around the inner ring

Nengah Sudarsana has captured the radiant color of the male mallard duck

Handmade in by artisans in South Africa

this onyx pyramid is said to bring serenity

Natural kyanite stones are beaded along the length of this long necklace from Brazil

Java Stars Holiday Tree Ornaments _artisan--novica-artisan-10317 the outer ring spins smoothlyA gorgeous set of ornaments designed with batik techniques handed down through the ages. Gunadi carves the egg shaped ornaments from wadang wood, and one is decorated with the tantrum motif (cream hued stars on black), usually worn by the parents of the bride and groom. The lok chan motif refers to the relationship between China and Java, dating back to Ming Dynasty. The third ornament highlights the beauty of the kopi pecah, or split coffee bean