Unusual Gift Ideas

Archive for August, 2009

Patchwork Tapestry Market

by jody on Aug.21, 2009, under Collectibles, Home Accessories, Home Furnishings, Wall Art

 
Patchwork Tapestry Market

Fabric, cloth fragments
19”x17” Patchwork Tapestry.

Hand-sewn three dimensional fabric collage depicting a market. 

A great holiday gift idea from El Picaflor. The term “arpillera” means a rough, course fabric.  It derives from an old Chilean tradition of using old remnants of fabric to make hand-sewn appliqués. These patchwork tapestries are made by a co-op of women in Peru and they tell stories of life. This one shows the typical Andean market. Variations in color and textures are natural to this item and make it unique. Hanger not included.

Shop: El Picaflor
Price: $79.00
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Gear Table Clock

by jody on Aug.20, 2009, under Clock, Collectibles, Home Accessories, Home Furnishings

Gear Table Clock

Metal Gear Table Clock with glass front cover.

A great holiday gift idea from Eisenart Innovations. This fun clock features two rotating gears in brushed aluminum. Black hands w/ cool black second dial feature. Requires 2 C batteries (not included) 7.1″H x 5.7″L x 3.5″W

Shop: Eisenart Innovations
Price: $59.00

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The Living Christ

by jody on Aug.19, 2009, under Fine Art, Giclee, Home Accessories, Home Furnishings, Wall Art

 
Pamela Matthews
24” x 26” Limited Edition Giclee Print 
by New Zealand artist Pamela Matthews.

The Living Christ.
A great holiday gift idea from Andrea Smith Galleries. This image is intended to convey the ideal of Oneness.   His body and the earth are one, thus reconcilling the male concept of spirit above with the female Mother Earth.  As above, so below.  This reprsents the many faces of Christ.
(cost with frame includes frame shipping surcharge)
 
Shop: Andrea Smith Galleries
Price: $3900.00
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Bunz, Rubber and 18k Rose Gold Ring

by jody on Aug.18, 2009, under Diamond, Gold, Jewelry, Ring

Bunz, Rubber and 18K Rose Gold Ring 

Urethane (Rubber) and 18K Rose Gold with 4 white diamonds = 0.04cttw by Bunz

A great holiday gift idea from Geoffrey Roth. In search of new perspectives and new worlds in the jewelry industry, the German designer Georg Bunz has chosen a distinctly different way. This led to a new design and technical evolution with a number of patented creations and international copywrite for platinum and gold jewelry and watches.

Shop: Geoffrey Roth
Price: $473.00

 

 
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Soldier’s Rosary or Decade Ring

by jody on Aug.17, 2009, under Cross, Jewelry, Pendant, Ring, Silver

Soldier’s Rosary or Decade Ring

Deanne Mckeown-Sedona, AZ

Sterling silver 2”x1”

England

A great holiday gift idea from Isadora. The decade ring has ten knobs and was intended to be used as a rosary. An”Ave” was said for each of the knobs and an “Our Father” for the bezel( center of the ring). They were often used during periods of Catholic persecution, and are also know as the soldiers rosaries because they were often taken into battle, most notably during WWI. This cross comes with a historical information card. A collection of crosses created by Byron and Deanne McKeown, created from their historical research on crosses and rosaries worldwide. Cast in sterling silver, gold, vermeil, semi-precious and precious stones, these designs are exclusive to the McKeown Galleries.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $70.00

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Australian Opal Inlay Ring w/Rubelite Tourmaline

by jody on Aug.16, 2009, under Gold, Jewelry, Ring

Australian Opal Inlay Ring with Rubelite Tourmaline

 Mark Hileman
14k gold ring with fiery reddish pink opal and rubellite tourmaline.

A great holiday gift idea from Environmental Realists. Mark and his sons, John and Matt, craft high quality 14k gold jewelry using the finest Australian crystalline fire opals, diamonds, sapphires and other colored gem stones.  Mark’s architectural background shows in his attention to detail and the design elements of all his pieces.  This “off-set” ring features fiery reddish pink opals inlaid opposite a 1carat trillion cut rubellite tourmaline.  The flashes of color this ring displays will provide years of enjoyment.

Shop: Environmental Realists
Price: $2680.00
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Denise York Wine Stopper

by jody on Aug.15, 2009, under Collectibles, Glass Craft

Wine Stopper

 Dennise York
4 ½ Height Hand-blown glass wine bottle stopper.

A great holiday gift idea from Kuivato Glass Gallery. Each wine stopper is hand-blown by Dennise York, who lives in El Jebel, Colorado, which is outside of Aspen. Dennise creates each beautiful wine stopper by melting the ends of clear or colored glass rods in the flame of a torch. Then tweezers and other tools are used to sculpt the glass. Her unique sense of color and design make each piece a treasure. The wine stoppers are a perfect gift for a wine connoisseur or for those who want to add something spectacular to their dinner table..

Shop: Kuivato Glass Gallery
Price: $38.00

 

 

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Elektra Ginkgo Leaves

by jody on Aug.14, 2009, under Accessories, Clothing, Purse

Elektra Ginkgo Leaves

Bozenna and Lukasz Bogucki-California

Wire mesh stainless purses

7.5”x5”x2”  Ginkgo leaves under metal mesh hand crafted

A great holiday gift Idea from Isadora. The Opera Collection is a truly unique line of handbags and exquisite accessories imagined and handcrafted by Bozenna and Lukasz Bogucki in their Los Angeles studio. This elegant collection consists of over 30 models named after famous operas. Several grades of stainless steel wire mesh are used: from the fine one with an appearance and feel of silk to the rigid one with more industrial look. 24K gold plating, 23K gold leaf, copper or brass widens color selection of the line. Other effects are achieved by various treatments involving ultrasounds, high temperature, pressure, etc. In most models, multiple layers of mesh are used to create a moiré effect. Each bag is named for an opera. This bag has real ginkgo leaves under the metal mesh. Combination of models and styles offers few hundred variations in this exclusive collection. Contact gallery about other purses in this collection.

Shop: Isadora
Price: $225.00
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Copper Mine Earrrings

by jody on Aug.12, 2009, under Earrings, Jewelry

Copper Mine Earrings

A great holiday gift idea from Nectar. Hand crafted copper earrings in a variety of styles. Each one of a kind with beautiful heat patina.
Colors are produced by gently heating the metal.
Clear finish is applied to preserve finish.
From 1.5″ to 2″ long
Please specify style

Shop: Nectar
Price: $20.00

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Alligator Juniper Burl Vase

by jody on Aug.11, 2009, under Collectibles, Home Accessories, Home Furnishings, Wood Craft

Alligator Juniper Burl Vase
Alex Cavendish

9.5” high,  10” diameter

A great holiday gift idea from Inner Eye Gallery. Hand-turned juniper burl vase using native burl wood. Arizona artist Alex Cavendish gets his inspiration from the local burls he finds.  Burls are knots formed at the base of many trees and shrubs.  Their eccentric grain patterns, cracks and odd shapes are incorporated into each unique piece.  Alex hand-turns each vase on a lathe, then hand rubs it with tung oil to accentuate the grain and natural color.

Shop: Inner Eye Gallery
Price: $195.00
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