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Cave Art Gecko Iron Wall Adornment (Mexico)-Iron wall adornment, 'Cave Art Gecko' (Mexico)
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Product details: Ancient southwestern styled gecko adorns this magnificent item Cave Art Gecko wall adornment forged of iron by J. Blas, who uses a novel technique of his own design to cut iron sheets Wall decoration is painted by hand with a blend of enamel and acrylic hues, infusing a rustic elegance Clean with a dry cloth Artisan Story: Hello. My name is J. Blas. From the time I was small I have enjoyed arts and crafts. I loved to dig and prepare clay to make my own pieces and from that time on I began to experiment with ceramics. We cut the metal sheets and hammer them into shape. Then we weld them and add the details. For a clean appearance, we submerge them in an acid bath to remove grease and carbon. After that, they are treated to retard rust before we paint them with a special, lead-free paint. Every piece created at my workshop goes hand in hand with originality, design and quality. We are always developing new designs and products. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported
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Hand-painted 13-inch Oil Drum Gecko (Haiti)-13 inch Oil Drum Gecko #2 - Handpainted (Haiti)
Product Features: Accent your home decor with a unique hand-painted gecko Accent piece is handmade in Haiti from old oil drums Decorative accessory is hand-painted in a colorful design Measures 13 inches from nose to tail Story Behind the Art: Founded in 1990 by a multinational group of young entrepreneurs, Caribbean Craft promotes employment in Haiti by training unskilled - but often highly gifted - craftspeople, and assists the independent artisans through the introduction of new designs and new market outlets. Unemployment in Haiti, the poorest country of the American hemisphere, is variously estimated at between 60 and 80-percent. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported
Sale price: $26.49
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Iron 'Starlight Geckos' Candleholders (Mexico)-Iron candleholders, 'Starlight Geckos' (MEXICO)
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic.Product Features:Add a touch of interest and variety to your home decor with these candleholdersDecorative accessories feature questing geckos exploring iron cylinders on silent feetSet on a single base that can be mounted on the wall, candle holders emit candlelight through the cutout motifsCandles not includedStory Behind the Art:'Hi, my name is Marco Polo Serrano. When I was 23, my wife and I decided to open our own workshop with a different design concept, utilizing a metal cutter known as a plasma. I began to work with it, cutting perforated silhouettes from sheet metal. The shapes are cut freehand, and we give them form and texture with a hammer and other tools that I've made myself. All my designs are crafted in my own workshop.' What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
Sale price: $44.99
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Metal Striped Gecko (Haiti)-Eight Inch Striped Metal Gecko
Product Features: Gecko is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drumsMetal art-piece includes small hook for hangingReptilian sculpture is painted with bright colorful design inspired by local Haitian cultureGecko measures eight inches longStory Behind the Art:Caribbean Craft promotes employment in Haiti by training unskilled but often highly gifted craftspeople, and by assisting the independent artisans through the introduction of new designs and new market outlets. Unemployment in Haiti, the poorest country of the American hemisphere, is variously estimated at between 60 and 80 percent. The organization has gone through rough times during the past years, marked by political troubles and economic difficulties including a three year long embargo on all Haitian exports. Caribbean Craft currently employs 400 artisans either as salaried employees or outside contractors, with roughly equal numbers of men and women. The natural artistic talents of the Haitians are well known, and many of these hand-painted pieces are truly works of art.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.Imported
Sale price: $15.99
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Metal Pink Gecko (Haiti)-Eight Inch Pink Metal Gecko
Product Features: Gecko is handmade in Haiti from recycled oil drumsMetal art-piece includes small hook for hangingReptilian sculpture is painted with bright colorful design inspired by local Haitian cultureGecko measures eight inches longStory Behind the Art:Caribbean Craft promotes employment in Haiti by training unskilled but often highly gifted craftspeople, and by assisting the independent artisans through the introduction of new designs and new market outlets. Unemployment in Haiti, the poorest country of the American hemisphere, is variously estimated at between 60 and 80 percent. The organization has gone through rough times during the past years, marked by political troubles and economic difficulties including a three year long embargo on all Haitian exports. Caribbean Craft currently employs 400 artisans either as salaried employees or outside contractors, with roughly equal numbers of men and women. The natural artistic talents of the Haitians are well known, and many of these hand-painted pieces are truly works of art.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.Imported
Sale price: $14.99
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Hand-painted 13-inch Oil Drum Gecko (Haiti)-13 inch Oil Drum Gecko - Handpainted (Haiti)
Product Features: Accent your home decor with a unique hand-painted gecko Accent piece is handmade in Haiti from old oil drums Decorative accessory is hand-painted in a colorful design Measures 13 inches from nose to tail Story Behind the Art: Founded in 1990 by a multinational group of young entrepreneurs, Caribbean Craft promotes employment in Haiti by training unskilled - but often highly gifted - craftspeople, and assists the independent artisans through the introduction of new designs and new market outlets. Unemployment in Haiti, the poorest country of the American hemisphere, is variously estimated at between 60 and 80-percent. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported
Sale price: $29.49
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Iron 'Tropical Gecko' Wall Adornment (Mexico)-Iron wall adornment, 'Tropical Gecko' (MEXICO)
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Product Features: Iron ornament is designed for placement on a wall Lizard's head is slightly raised in search of a path Home accessory is detailed to high perfection Gecko is cut by hand from iron sheets Bring the spirit of the tropics to any setting with this wall sculpture Story Behind the Art: 'Hello. My name is J. Blas. From the time I was small I have enjoyed arts and crafts. I loved to dig and prepare clay to make my own pieces and from that time on I began to experiment with ceramics. When I was 17, I started my own ceramic workshop. Due to my lack of experience, I had to shut it down and went to work in a ceramics museum. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported
Sale price: $43.99
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'Spying Gecko' Iron Wall Adornment (Mexico)-Iron wall adornment 'Spying Gecko' (MEXICO)
This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Scurrying along textured walls, a Mexican gecko remains poised and attentive Marco Polo casts the lithe creature of iron, its brownish skin marked by traditional etchings to create a wonderful wall adornment Story Behind the Art: 'Hi, My name is Marco Polo Serrano. I was born in a small artisan town surrounded by handicrafts, as most of my family are artisans. By the age of 13 I had a job in a workshop that made artistic ironwork, and in this way I helped pay for my schooling. When I was 18, I quit working to concentrate on my studies. I got married, and my wife is also from a family of artisans. When I was 23, she and I decided to open our own workshop with a different design concept, utilizing a metal cutter known as a plasma. I began to work with it, cutting perforated silhouettes from sheet metal. The shapes are cut freehand, and we give them form and texture with a hammer and other tools that I've made myself to create capricious designs. I apply an oxidized finish and protect each piece with a coat of lacquer. What is Worldstock? The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly. Imported Please allow 10 business days for the product to leave our warehouse and to receive tracking information. You should expect to receive this item within 15 business days.
Sale price: $28.49
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Sterling Silver Gecko Necklace
Add to your personal style with this sterling silver gecko jewelry Pendant features a gecko design with a high polish finish Simple yet elegant necklace makes the perfect gift Crafted of fine sterling silver Features a textured gecko lizard design Includes an 18-inch cable chain Secures with a spring ring clasp Pendant measures 26 mm long x 12.3 mm wide x 2.9 mm thick All carat weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed information.
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Sterling Silver Lucky Gecko Necklace
Pendant features a detailed gecko design Jewelry is crafted of polished sterling silver Lucky gecko necklace is a pretty way to dress up your everyday wardrobe Pendant hangs from a shimmering box chain Necklace secures with a spring ring clasp Item weight is 6 grams Pendant measures 10 mm wide x 24.3 mm long Chain measures 1.2 mm wide x 18 inches long All weights and measurements are approximate and may vary slightly from the listed dimensions.
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Gecko Red/ Black Sarong (Indonesia)
Product Features: Gecko style sarong brings good luck Wrap is perfect for the beach or pool Sarong measures approximately 66 x 44 inches Made of fringed lightweight rayon in Indonesia Available in red and black color option Click here to view our women's sizing guide 100-percent rayon Machine wash cool Model number SARONG-KD-GECKO-6 Story Behind the Art:Individually handcrafted by artists on the exotic islands of Bali and Java in beautiful Indonesia. Artists and their predecessors have been creating sarongs for centuries and are well known throughout the world for their skill, creativity and expertise. Specifically their skills in batik, which many of our sarongs are made using this art of batik. Batik is a design method that has been employed for centuries and is handed down from generation to generation, usually from a father to son or mother to daughter. Each batik sarong is a work of art and can take hours and sometimes days to create depending on the difficult of the design.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.
Sale price: $16.99
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Recycled Tin Guitar Gecko Figurine (South Africa)-Green
Product Features: Unique decorative pieces draw attention with their adorable composure and lighthearted mood Each statuette is made from recycled tin Accent piece is a unique piece of world art Each gecko proudly represents dignified employment and a successful effort to clean up the environment Gecko stands about 11 inches tall Guitar and frame are recycled from metal scraps then covered by recycled soft drink cans Sold Individually Available in yellow, green, black or red color options Story Behind the Art:Ben Ncube started B and B Craft Recycling as an individual artisan working in the new South African tradition of making crafts from recycled materials such as tin cans and discarded wire. As the demand for the products he made grew Ben the Can Man started training apprentices in the art form paying them a fair price for the products they produced. The training and production provides a sustainable income for a growing number of young people in Cape Town.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.Imported
Sale price: $18.99
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