WOODEN HANDICRAFTS
These Ice Buckets were uniquely created using wooden cylinder and then laminated with sliced bamboo, broken coconut shell and other material to create a rustic looking.
Wooden handicrafts from Indonesia, especially from Bali, were well known from centuries. In the olden days the native arts of Bali mirrored a well-ordered common society which ruled by feudal lords and sustained by the guiding rituals of the Hindu religion. Palaces and temples as political and religious centers of Bali, were also represent centers of the arts. No important buildings was complete without a share of splendid crafts. They appeared in relief, carvings, paintings and other handicrafts.
At the turn of this century, a dramatic change placed the handicraft in a new look. Rather than a decorative craft for enriching the decor of temples, palaces and household objects, handicraft become an independent art form and competition encourage crafters to enriched its designs. More and more crafters are given the chance to express their talents and crafters are extremely skillful at their trade. Besides, the Balinese have a knack for mixing modernity with tradition.
With a growing international consciousness and as a developing country, Indonesia still entering a period of transition. But the Balinese have achieved a harmonious order to their environment without any disrupting the beauty of nature, and have created a society that can contribute something of value to the world.
These unique wooden masks made of hibiscus wood and have kiln dried to maintain its strength and to avoid crack problem.
These products were made of coconut wood of which have a beautiful grain and sophisticate in color.
These wooden sculptures are famous for decorating living room. Design are various from animal to startling abstraction of human body.