Blue-Eyed Kitty Cat Unique Lacquerware Mango Wood Haitian Creations Presented by Thai artisan Achara

Presented by Thai artisan Achara

Striking cable links of sterling silver are used to handcraft this chain bracelet from Bali

Handmade with care in Bolivia

6 cm) with 2" (5

Blue-Eyed Kitty Cat Unique Lacquerware Mango Wood Haitian Creations Presented by Thai artisan AcharaWearing an elegant collar and adorned with bright flowers, a blue eyed kitty purrs contentedly. Nantana Sompamitre transforms mango wood into a Korat or Si Sawat (happiness) cat. Loved throughout Thailand, this natural breed originated in Ampur Pimai in the province of Korat where they have been bred in the royal cattery since 1350. The elegant cat was owned only by royalty and courtiers. Sompamitre carves wood into the desired shape and coats it with