Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru - Paunchy Red Owl Gifts for the Gardener Designed by Sandeep Malhotra in

Designed by Sandeep Malhotra in India

Wearing protective goggles

Add a sweet touch to this beautiful pair and surprise your friends and relatives

The Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors in Guatemala create the serving fork and spoon

93 cm W x 62 cm H

Dried Mate Gourd Box Painted in an Owl Motif from Peru - Paunchy Red Owl Gifts for the Gardener Designed by Sandeep Malhotra inFor centuries, the peoples of Peru have had a tradition of creating utilitarian and decorative objects from dried mate gourds. Daniel Vargas transforms a hollow gourd into a delightful box for personal treasures. He uses pyrographic techniques to create this satisfied owl and colors it with red dyes. He then seals it with candle wax and adds a wood handle. The natural shape of the gourd dictates size and shape, so each one will be a unique work of