Although a modern piece, this Mexican mermaid figurine is a charming example of folk art, handcrafted from coconut shell and clay. Rich in texture and character, it combines natural materials with an imaginative, human touch, resulting in a piece that feels both playful and deeply rooted in craft tradition.
The mermaid’s form carries an appealing naivety, with subtle surface variations and hand-shaped details that make each piece inherently individual. Earthy tones and organic materials give it warmth and presence, allowing it to sit comfortably within both contemporary and collected interiors.
Material: The body is made from a carved and painted coconut shell, with other parts often molded from clay.
Style: It features a colorful, whimsical design, characteristic of traditional Mexican artesanía (crafts). The style can be associated with "sirens" (La Sirena) in Mexican folklore.
Use: These are primarily decorative items, often used as wall hangings or Christmas ornaments.
Size: 14 cm length, 7 cm width, 17 cm height.
This Vintage Peruvian Chancay doll is a striking example of ancient textile expression, handmade from woven fibres and stitched with simple yet evocative detail. Its elongated form, wrapped body, and expressive face reflect the distinctive aesthetic of the Chancay culture, where textiles held deep social and symbolic importance.
Earth-toned cloth, visible stitching, and areas of natural wear give the figure a quiet presence, shaped by age and time rather than refinement. Both sculptural and intimate, it reads as an object of story and human connection, carrying a sense of the hands and traditions that formed it.
The figure is 15cm in height.
This vintage hand-crafted spice box from Rajasthan is made entirely from wood, built for durability and daily use rather than ornament. Its simple rectangular form opens to reveal a divided interior, once used to store and organise valuable spices—an essential commodity for the nomadic communities who made and lived with such objects.
The box has been sympathetically restored, carefully cleaned and stabilised to preserve its surface, patina, and signs of age while making it practical for use today. Softened edges, darkened grain, and visible wear remain, offering an honest record of long use and careful handling.
Approximate size: 29cm length, 18 cm width and 9.5 cm height
This Cambodian betel storage box is crafted from thin wood, most likely jack fruit and bamboo and finished with layers of lacquer, its surface bearing the soft wear of decades of use. Subtly compartmentalised, it was originally designed to hold the ingredients for betel chewing—an everyday ritual woven into social life across Southeast Asia. The restrained decoration, muted reds, and darkened lacquer speak to both function and quiet elegance, making this a distinctive object that carries presence without excess.
Today, its divided lid lends itself beautifully to new roles: as a jewellery box, keepsake container, or a place to hold small personal objects. Whether used or simply displayed, it offers a tactile connection to traditional craft while fitting naturally into contemporary interiors.
Size: 23 cm diameter and 12 cm height.
