Crafts Made in Brazil
Maraca, 'Brazil's Spirits'
Alive with Brazil's national colors, this maraca is set to cast a spell of samba magic. According to Amazon customs, maracas are meant to transport the soul to a spiritual world. Bernard Luthier crafts the instrument by hand from a dried gourd and provides a pinewood handle.
Murano handblown vase, 'Blue Cascade'
Swirling like ruffled skirts, blue curves twirl and bow. The deep blue tones are enveloped in crystal to become a beautiful vase. Talented artisans craft it by hand of molten glass, employing glass blowing techniques brought to Brazil from the island of Murano in Italy.
Murano handblown vase, 'Amber Ruffles'
(NOVICA)
Swirling crystalline curves twirl and bow, playfully displaying rich amber. Talented artisans craft it by hand from molten glass, employing glass blowing techniques brought to Brazil from Murano, Italy.
Murano handblown vase, 'Sails at Sunset'
Gentle curves of hand-blown glass form a serene boat that drifts on a crystal ocean. Enveloping fiery sunset hues, stylish contours enhance its perfect clarity.
Murano handblown vase, 'Blue Serpent'
Deep blue fills the inner surface of crystalline glass. Sleek and sinuous, it seems to turn like a serpent as it uncoils and stands. Skilled Murano glass artisans craft this extraordinary vase by hand, employing techniques brought to Brazil from the island of Murano in Italy.
Art glass centerpiece, 'Eclipse' (medium)
A mystical eclipse takes place at night as a darkened sun shadows the red full moon. Brazil's Daniele Pirani masterminds the illusion as she works with fused glass techniques to craft a magnificent centerpiece.