Vintage Seed Cup VII

Our Zambezi Dancing Basket has been handcrafted by a group of Fair Trade BaTonga women in Southern Zambia, where they are known for their intricate basket work. The design and organic shape of this special basket is said to mimic the rhythm of dancing palm trees blowing in the wind.

There is great diversity in the styles of weaving and patterns across Zambia’s Southern Plateau region. Using local palm leaves, wild twigs and creeping vines, the artisans produce iconic basketry that showcases the region’s rich crafting heritage. Each basket is one-of-a-kind, and their unique shape is the result of the weaver’s creativity and skill.

The organic accent and rustic finish of our hand-carved Village Reclaimed Wood Bowl will elevate your everyday. Each bowl features marks, scratches, cracks and color variations that speak to the patina and uniqueness of these one-of-a-kind, vintage bowls. For decorative use only.

Our found, Vintage Samosa Mould has been handcrafted by artisans in Northern India. Made of wood, its original use was to press and shape a samosa, a fried or baked pastry filled with spiced potatoes, onions, peas, lentils, and sometimes meat.

Samosas are a popular staple across cuisines of the Indian subcontinent as well as Central and South Asia, with reaches as wide as Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. In India, samosas are often accompanied by a green chutney made from mint, coriander or tamarind.

Our hand carved Samosa Moulds are a unique way to store and hold jewelry on a bedside table or dresser, or to contain small items on your coffee table or in the entryway. Layer a few for a collected look and to create a conversation piece.

Our Blue and White Porcelain Pot is handmade by a third-generation artisan family from the “Porcelain Capital” of China, where pottery has been produced for 1,700 years. Each step of the pot making process is done by hand, from sourcing and preparing the clay, to painting, and finally glazing each pot. While our pot is new, it has been painted in the antique style of traditional Chinese porcelain.

The first step in making a pot is to mix the clay by hand and foot. The creator stomps and molds the clay on a large mound until it is tender and ready. The clay is then shaped into the pot’s desired size. It is left to naturally air dry, which takes several weeks depending on the weather. After the pot has dried, our master artisans paint the desired outline with cobalt, then fill the pattern with natural colors. The pot is then fired in a high temperature kiln. The result is the finest quality porcelain that is completely handmade.

Our Bridge pot is decorated with symbols depicting a long life. Traditionally a bridge in Chinese art represents a long journey; many stories exist in the Chinese culture of people meeting romantically on or near a bridge.