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offer one of the Internet's largest selections of Asian
Arts, Crafts, and Collectibles with over 8,000 different items in stock in our Maryland
warehouse. Our products are handcrafted and
imported from Japan, China, Korea, Bali, India,
Vietnam, Russia, Ceylon, Nepal, Thailand,
Mexico, Panama, Ecuador, Peru, Nicaragua, and
Argentina. So
sit back, relax, and enjoy your visit. Be sure
to check out our Reference
Section to learn more about the products we
sell and the countries and people that make them
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Popular
Gift Ideas
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 Japanese
Sake Sets
- Choose from our wide variety of hand crafted
designs imported from Japan. Matching Sushi Sets
and bowls also available. |
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 Japanese
Sushi Sets
- Over 75 different designs to select from. The
largest inventory available on the internet. We
have everything you need to set your table in
style for your next Sushi Party or Chinese Food
with your family. |
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 Cloisonné
- Cloisonné is a famous traditional enamelware
with a history of over 500 years. Cloisonné is
one of the famous arts and crafts of Beijing.
The making of cloisonné requires rather
elaborate and complicated processes:
base-hammering, copper-strip inlay, soldering,
enamel-filling, enamel-firing, polishing and gilding. |
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 The
Tetsubin
(pronounced “tet-SUE-bin”) teapot is a
Japanese teapot made of cast iron. A typical
Tetsubin teapot has a geometric, organic or
animal pattern decoration on the side where its
spout faces your right. This is because the pot
is held in the left hand in Chanoyu, the Japanese
tea ceremony. Its design is thought to have
been influenced by the kettles of the common
Japanese households of the 17th and
18th centuries. These kettles were
simple in design and undecorated. They were
typically hung on the fireplace hearth to
provide hot water, warmth and humidity to a
household; they were extremely practical pieces
of kitchenware. |
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 Tea
Sets from Japan,
China, and Vietnam that match our other Japanese
Tableware perfectly. Dozens of varieties of Tea
are also available. |
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 Bone
and Wood Inros -
Each item is individually hand carved with
amazing details. Our inro are all complete with
Netsuke and Ojime attached with silk cord. We
stock the largest selection of Netsuke, Inro,
and Ojime in the world with over 1,000 different
designs offered throughout each month. |
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 Mammoth
Ivory Netsuke
- Our Mammoth Ivory comes exclusively from Hong
Kong. Being under British rule for 99 years Hong
Kong has the strictest regulations of any Asian
nation. The Mammoth ivory used in our carvings
is imported into Hong Kong from Russia where it
is currently being excavated. Cites certificates
were issued both in Russia as raw material and
then in Hong Kong as the finished carved product
which certifies that it is Mammoth ivory. |
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 Inside
Painted Snuff Bottles
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Chinese snuff bottles, as well as the tobacco
powder contained by the Chinese snuff bottles
were at the very core of a fashion whose
popularity had never before been experienced in
China’s extensive history.
Due to it’s exceptional versatility of
style, technique and material, all in one small
object, as well as the fine craftsmanship, these
tiny masterpieces quickly became one of the most
notable representations of the use of artistic
skill throughout the Qing Dynasty.
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 Gold
Leaf Lacquer -
Gold Leaf Lacquer ware is one of the finest
crafts produced in China. It involves a 20 step
process that converts normal objects of
porcelain or wood into beautiful masterpieces.
Each piece is hand painted and gilded with gold
leaf, then finished with over 10 coats of
lacquer, a process that can take up to a month
to complete. |
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Our
Latest Additions
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 Gemstone
Mala Prayer Beads
Excellent assortment of 108 bead malas
including many one of a kind gemstone malas made from
semi-precious stones. Each mala is individually hand-crafted
with accent beads placed as counters and unique center bead
and tassels.
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 Navajo
Sand Painting
These sand paintings are done completely
by hand. On the back of each piece is a card with the
artists name and written in the artists hand the name of the
painting. The Navajo people believe the universe to be
delicately balanced. Only man can upset it causing disaster
or illness. When this happens a medicine man must restore
the natural balance. Balance is restored by healing the
offender with chants herbs prayers songs and sand paintings.
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 Pottery
Figures from Peru
Whimsical Chulucana
Pottery Figures. These wonderful clay figures were
hand sculpted and painted in Peru. Each piece reflects the
values that are so much a part of the Peruvian culture.
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 Arperillas
from Peru
We just added a selection of Arperillas
from Peru to our website. Arperillas are intricately
detailed hand sewn textile pictures. Each piece illustrates
some aspect of daily life for the women of the Andes.
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 Oaxacan
Wood Carvings
Oaxacan wood carvings are hand carved and
painted by Indians in small villages in the state of Oaxaca
in Southern Mexico. They are creative and wonderfully
painted figures in bright fun colors. Each carving is an
original piece of art.
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 Mexican
Blankets
New shipment of blankets that are great for
yoga or picnics.
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 Fimo
Clay Sculpture
We just received our first shipment of
these amazing works of art. These beautiful and artistic
animals are created with fimo clay. Many different colors of
fimo clay are used in each design. Colored canes of clay are
used to create an illustration. The central design is
repeatedly stretched and cut as other designs are added.
Just as in nature simplicity is replicated over and over
until the finished organism becomes quite complex. The
composite image is finally reduced by stretching to the size
of a small coin and then cut and applied much like mosaic
tiles to the animals form. Each and every stage of the
process is done by hand. Because each piece is hand made no
two pieces are exactly a like.
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 Tribal
Masks from Bali
We added a great selection of
high quality tribal masks including beautiful
painted hibiscus wood.
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 Mammoth
Ivory Netsuke
Large shipment of Netsuke
including many Mammoth Ivory pieces.
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 We
just added a great selection of Huichol
Yarn and Bead Art to our website. We
even added a new category so you can see it all
together. For the first time ever, we now have
Huichol Yarn animals. These are just like our
bead art, but made with yarn instead. Selection
includes amazing little jaguar heads as pictured
here.
Selections
start at only $17.95
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 Gift
Ideas & Suggestions
Looking for a
gift for that special someone? Visit our Gift
Suggestion section for a quick ideas. We have selected
our most popular items and listed them by recipient or event
to make it easier to find the perfect gift. There's even
suggestions based on Asian Symbolism and Feng Shui for
selecting a gift with a special message or wish.
We even have
special pages with charts for Chinese and Traditional Zodiac
Signs, and Birthstones to help zero in on just the right
gift.
Click
here to Browse our Gift Ideas
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Featured
Products
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Golden
Pond Collection - Adorable reptile figures from the
Golden Pond Collection by Green Tree. These products
originated in Dehua ... one of the finest ceramic capitals
of Asia with over 3000 years of ceramic history and culture.
A process of 8 working procedures all fired at different
temperatures is how the hand painted finish is achieved on
these wonderful collectible pieces. Our assortment includes
Frogs, Lizards, and Alligators. Shop
the Collection
We just
expanded our selection of Golden Pond sculptures with lots
of great new designs, including our new line of
Ocean Creatures. Penguins, Dolphins, and Whales.
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In
the town of Hakone Japan craftsmen practice an art form
that has been passed down through the
generations. This famous art is called
Himitsu-Bako,
or Puzzle
Box also know as Secret Boxes. Each amazing secret box only open if you move the various panels in a very
specific order. They range from boxes that open
with only 4 moves, to boxes that can take up to
72 moves. These
make great gifts.
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Japanese
Puzzle Boxes <
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Shop
our New Jewelry Collections
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 Buy
her something she won't be expecting. Choose from our
selection of unique and unusual handcrafted arts and crafts
from the Far East. We have Silk Scarves and Shawls from
Thailand. Exotic Jewelry from Bali, Thailand, and Russia;
and a great assortment of Home Decor items.
Click
here for gift ideas for the women on your list
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 Men
are always difficult to shop for. Choose
from our selection of unique and unusual handcrafted arts and
crafts from the Far East. We have Dragons
and Foo Lions in Brass and Jade, Tribal
Masks from Bali, Chinese Snuff Bottles,
and many other unusual items.
Click
here for gift ideas for the men on your
list
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 Visit
our Exotic
Zoo to shop by Creature. Choose
from:
Carp
& Koi,
Dragons,
Elephants,
Foo
Dogs, Frogs,
Panda
Bears, and Turtles
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Featured
Articles |
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 Christmas
around the world - Christmas,
though traditionally a religious
holiday has become progressively more secular. The
conventions and traditions of Christmas have also undergone
considerable change and have come under the influence of the
local communities where Christmas is celebrated. This is
probably why the traditional Christmas rites are as varied
and diversified as cultures all over the world are.
Visit
Our Christmas Reference Section
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 In
the Chinese calendar, the Ox is the second
in line, just after the Rat.
Typically, the Ox is someone well
liked, someone that people enjoy being
around.
In this article, we will provide
some of the positive and negative
characteristics of this animal, along with
other interesting information. Read
More...
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(born in 1913, 1925, 1937, 1949, 1961,
1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021, 2033, 2045) |
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Visit
our Year
of the Ox
page |
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Chinese
New Year |
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Chinese
Zodiac |
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The
Chinese Calendar |
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 A
wonderful combination of ancient traditions and
cutting-edge modern life, Japan has it all. It
is one of the world’s most fascinating places
to visit as many wonders and revelation await
you. You can try your hand at Origami, the
popular art of paper folding, or take a walk
down the serene paths of a temple or you may
step into a theatre and take in a performance -
the Kabuki Theatre is a must see in Japan as it
is the most famous of the traditional Japanese
theatres and depicts one of the various aspects
of performing arts. |
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Theatre ... |
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 The
tea ceremony is a very special event in Japanese
culture. The host spends days going over every
detail to make sure that the ceremony will be
perfect. There are various styles of tea
ceremonies and it is recognized that every human
encounter is a singular occasion that will never
recur again in exactly the same way, and so
every aspect of the tea ceremony is savored. The
ceremony takes place in a room called the chashitsu.
This room is designed and designated only for
this ceremony. The room is usually within a
teahouse, and is located away from the residence
in the garden.
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Tea Ceremony ... |
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 The
description of this trade route to the west as
the `Silk Road' is misleading. In fact, no
single route or road was taken. In crossing
Central Asia, several different branches
developed, passing through different oasis
settlements. The name `Silk Road' is relatively
new in historic terms, and was actually coined
by a nineteenth century German scholar named von
Richthofen |
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the Silk Road ... |
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 The
Japanese Woodblock Print is an art form, which
highlights flowing, curved outlines, simplistic
forms as well as the detailing of flat areas
containing color.
This form of art has not only existed for
a long time in Asian history, but it has also
deeply impacted artists in both Europe and North
America throughout the 19th century. |
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Woodblock Prints ... |
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More Featured
Articles
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 Himitsu
bako is a name given to small boxes made by combining unique
puzzle mechanism with Yosegi-Zaiku
and/or Moku-Zougan
inlay work. The merging of two arts, native to a
single small town along the banks of Ashino-Ko Lake. Welcome
to Hakone, Japan and the art of the Japanese Secret Box,
also known in the west as a Japanese Puzzle Box. Read
About Himitsu
Bako
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 Now
you can shop both sites in one place. All of our
products from Latin Art Mall are now available
here. This allows you to combine shipping from
both sites and save money - Arts, Crafts, and
Collectibles from Mexico, Central and South
America.
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