Home Decor - Tableware Entertaining - Serve ware
Artisan Crafted Gifts and Decor From Around the World

These Home Decor - Tableware Entertaining - Serve wear are available from Novica who in association with National Geographic bring a whole range of handcrafted items from small scale crafts workshops, often run by a single craft worker in the developing world.

Agate spreader knives and rests, 'Black Night Deli' (pair) (Brazil) $57.95 This pair of spreader knives from Guena exalts the incomparable beauty of agate. Dyed deep black, the agate handles and knife rests are always unique. The knives are crafted of stainless steel and are ideal for pitis, dips and butter. Set includes tw more... Agate spreader knives and rests, 'Caramel Brown Deli' (pair) (Brazil) $57.95 This pair of spreader knives from Guena exalts the incomparable beauty of natural brown agate. With their subtle grain, the agate handles and knife rests are always unique. The knives are crafted of stainless steel and are ideal for pitis, dips and b more... Agate spreader knives and rests, 'Fresh Green Deli' (pair) (Brazil) $57.95 This pair of spreader knives from Guena exalts the incomparable beauty of agate. With their hypnotic grain dyed green, the agate handles and knife rests are always unique. The knives are crafted of stainless steel and are ideal for pitis, dips and bu more... Agate spreader knives and rests, 'Hypnotic Gray Deli' (pair) (Brazil) $57.95 This pair of spreader knives from Guena exalts the incomparable beauty of natural gray agate. With their hypnotic grain, the agate handles and knife rests are always unique. The knives are crafted of stainless steel and are ideal for pitis, dips and more... Agate spreader knives and rests, 'Sapphire Blue Deli' (pair) (Brazil) $57.95 This pair of spreader knives from Guena exalts the incomparable beauty of agate. With their hypnotic dyed blue grain, the agate handles and knife rests are always unique. The knives are crafted of stainless steel and are ideal for pitis, dips and but more... Agate spreader knives and rests, 'Swirling Brown Deli' (pair) (Brazil) $57.95 This pair of spreader knives from Guena exalts the incomparable beauty of natural brown agate. With its flowing white grain, the agate handles and knife rests are always unique. The knives are crafted of stainless steel and are ideal for pitis, dips more... Ate grass serving tray, 'Mesmerize' (Indonesia) $69.95 Oval rings evoke mesmerizing textures, characterizing the ompreng ranjang design of this handcrafted serving tray. Zigzags lead to the edge, dynamically supporting the exquisite border culminating with two subtle handles. Presented by Nengah Danantar more... Ate grass serving tray, 'Subtleties' (Indonesia) On sale - now $31.96 - was $39.95 An oval ompreng design whirls beautifully in this handcrafted tray, like a fingerprint of Balinese style. Nengah Danantara designs the piece from ate grass, a fiber recognized for its resistance to heat, water, and insects. more... Ate grass tray, 'Synchronicity' (Indonesia) $94.95 Patterned with perfect synchronicity, this tray exhibits a natural elegance. Nengah Danantara's design takes shape in hand-woven ate grass, its water-resistant texture prepared for everyday spills. more... Cedar and leather trays, 'Collector' (set of 3) (Peru) $129.95 This elegant set of three trays by Abel Rios evokes images of Colonial dicor. To create these trays, Rios tools fine leather with extraordinary detail. When finished, he mounts the leather top on a frame carved of noble cedar wood. more... Cedar and leather trays, 'Tumi' (set of 3) (Peru) $129.95 Beautiful yet practical set of three cedar trays wrapped in fine leather. The leather's surface has been embossed with pre-Incaic motifs in both high and low relief. These trays fit nicely one inside of the other. Handcrafted by Abel Rios. more... Cedar salad spoon and fork, 'Forest Song' (pair) (Guatemala) $19.95 Reclaiming discarded pieces of fragrant cedar wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful set of fork and spoon for serving salads. The minimalist styling exalts the natural wood grain. more... Cedar salad spoon and fork, 'Forest Whisper' (pair) (Guatemala) $19.95 Reclaiming discarded pieces of fragrant cedar wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful set of fork and spoon for serving salads. The minimalist styling exalts the natural wood grain. more... Cedar spreader knives, 'Forest Gift' (pair) (Guatemala) $17.95 Reclaiming discarded pieces of fragrant cedar wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful set of knives for spreading butter or dips. The minimalist styling exalts the natural wood grain. more... Cedar spreader knives, 'Forest Sigh' (pair) (Guatemala) $17.95 Reclaiming discarded pieces of fragrant cedar wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful set of knives for spreading butter or dips. The minimalist styling exalts the natural wood grain. more... Celadon ceramic bowl with lid, 'Elephant Parade' (Thailand) $182.95 Delicately depicted in low relief, elephants parade in circles. They adorn a beautiful covered bowl or casserole. Thatsanee and Ramphan conjure the verdant hues of Thailand in celadon ceramic. Safe for dishwasher, microwave and oven up to 250i C (482 more... Celadon ceramic bowl, 'Floral Mirror' (Thailand) $119.95 Like nature's chalice, this stem bowl exalts botanical beauty through leafy elegance. An alluring hue of green bathes the sensual contours, as the perfect surface proudly displays celadon luster. A unique acquisition, ideal for displaying fruits, it more... Celadon ceramic plates, 'Living Leaf' (set of 3) (Thailand) $45.99 Shaped like living leaves, these plates exemplify the ancient art of celadon ceramic. Duangkamol designs and crafts the trio in jade green with the intricately crackled finish of true celadon. more... Ceramic bowl, 'Banana Bowl' (Indonesia) $42.95 Bali's lush vegetation inspires the art of Putu Oka Mahendra as he designs this original bowl. The bowl is crafted by hand, creating the illusion of a curling banana leaf. more... Ceramic bowls, 'Seashells' (pair) (Indonesia) $47.95 The sea's admirable treasures inspire Putu Oka Mahendra in the design of these original bowls. Crafted by hand, the ceramic bowls are like open shells that are ready to welcome exquisite treats. more... Ceramic fruit bowl, 'Margarita' (Guatemala) $64.95 With petals the color of the sun and the ocean, daisies blossom all over this fruit bowl by Lilyan Bebecke. "I was inspired by my country's rich flora, that's why it's known as the 'country of eternal spring,'" says Bebecke with pride. The cheerful c more... Ceramic plates, 'Green Garden' (set of 3) (Indonesia) $67.99 Banana leaves extend cool green veins, transformed into rectangular plates. In Bali, such leaves are often used as disposable dinner plates. Tat Yan Soo creates this beautiful set of three for a mood of informal elegance. Crafted in stoneware ceramic more... Ceramic rectangular serving dish, 'Margarita' (Guatemala) $59.95 With petals the color of the sun and the ocean, daisies blossom all over this serving dish by Lilyan Bebecke. "I was inspired by my country's rich flora, that's why it's known as the 'country of eternal spring,'" says Bebecke with pride. The cheerful more... Ceramic serving bowl, 'Margarita' (Guatemala) $89.95 With petals the color of the sun and the ocean, daisies blossom all over this lidded casserole by Lilyan Bebecke. "I was inspired by my country's rich flora, that's why it's known as the 'country of eternal spring,'" says Bebecke with pride. The chee more... Ceramic serving dish, 'Margarita' (Guatemala) $92.95 With petals the color of the sun and the ocean, daisies blossom all over this serving dish by Lilyan Bebecke. "I was inspired by my country's rich flora, that's why it's known as the 'country of eternal spring,'" says Bebecke with pride. The cheerful more... Ceramic soup bowl, 'The Invitation' (Mexico) $46.99 Centered by a blue blossom, a cross terminates in flowers. Painted by hand, crosshatch motifs emulate starlight. Their low relief adds to the beauty of this covered soup bowl by Jorge Quevedo. The deep cobalt border is inspired by Mexico's traditiona more... Cypress wood salad serving set, 'Garlic Clove' (pair) (Guatemala) $19.95 Reclaiming discarded pieces of cypress wood, Victor Hugo Lopez celebrates nature's generosity. He transforms it into a beautiful set of fork and spoon for serving salads, and depicts garlic cloves on the handles. more... Lacquered bamboo centerpiece, 'Laithai' (Thailand) $307.95 Shaped to embrace lotus offerings upon Buddhist altars, this piece is embellished with patterned waves of laithai - Thai motifs. Sompamitre works with a team of skilled artisans trained by her, and together they seek to preserve Thailand's kruang-ker more... Mosaic lazy susan, 'Yin and Yang' (Brazil) $207.95 Working in mosaic, Isabella Maroja tells a story of yin and yang. First mentioned in the fourth century B.C., they embody the two complementary forces, or principles, that make up all aspects and phenomena of life. Yin is earth, female, passive and a more... Painted glass tray, 'Floral Muse' (medium) (Peru) $69.99 Cream colored blossoms align precisely in a midnight garden. Asunta Pelaez hand-paints the motifs on the reverse side of glass panes, giving them a wonderful clarity. A traditional Cajamarca handicraft, the panes adorn a beautiful tray. more... Painted glass tray, 'Golden Garden' (Peru) $74.99 The glowing elegance of richly gilded foliage and flowers is showcased on this exquisite glass-covered tray, by the talented Asunta Pelaez. Its delicate blossoms are wrought in the traditional Cajamarca style, characteristic of this region of Peru. more... Painted glass tray, 'Green Garden' (Peru) $74.99 A delicate array of flowers and leafy tendrils blooms in splendid profusion on this exquisite glass-covered tray, by Asunta Pelaez. Taking her designs from nature, she paints the traditional flower patterns characteristic of Peru's Cajamarca region. more... Soapstone bowl, 'Floating Lotus' (India) $34.95 Masterfully carved by hand, a soapstone lotus becomes a bowl of natural beauty. Sibanand and Shweta design the elegant tray, making sure to respect soapstone's natural grain. more... Talavera ceramic bowl, 'Happy Tradition' (Mexico) $47.99 Flowers blossom with grand artistry in this Talavera square bowl designed by Pedro Alba in Mexico. He blends his unique style with the hand-crafting process of Talavera ceramics that was brought to Mexico in the 16th century. Talavera is a type of ma more... Talavera ceramic plate, 'Duchess' (Mexico) $69.95 Edged in cobalt, a ruffled border distinguishes this elegant design by Alonso Luis. Stylized flowers alternate with feathery blue foliage, hand-painted in the traditional style of Talavera pottery. Intricate crosshatching in the center reveals Spain' more... Teakwood salad bowl and spoon set, 'Nature's Feast' (Guatemala) $157.95 The clever, modern design of this salad bowl is by Jan and Maria Jose, from Guatemala. Shaped like a cube that expands outward, the bowl is accompanied by serving a spoon and fork hanging on the border. "We took our inspiration from a family dinner, more... Wood ladle, 'Maya Soup' (Guatemala) $49.99 Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors create a sleek modern design for a kitchen classic. They carve the ladle from jobillo wood by hand, featuring a sinuous handle. The woods' natural brown to dark red and golden grain accentuates the aesthetic harmony withi more... Wood ladle, 'Peten Duck' (Guatemala) $58.99 Shaped like a duck, this ladle makes for a wonderful addition to the kitchen utensils. Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors presents this charming ladle carved by hand from natural jobillo wood, which is a sustainable wood with brown to dark red and golden h more... Wood salad spoon and fork, 'Nature's Gift' (pair) (Guatemala) $39.95 Reclaiming the discarded roots of granadillo wood, Diego Mendoza celebrates nature's generosity. He is guided by the natural shape of the wood, transforming it into a set of fork and spoon for serving salads. "It's lovely to give form to the granadil more... Wood salad spoons, 'Maya Cuisine' (pair) (Guatemala) $29.99 Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors transform the rich grain of natural jobillo wood into an elegant pair of salad spoons. Grown in Guatemala, jobillo wood is a sustainable wood with brown to dark red and golden hues. Please note that hot and/or spicy food more... Wood salad spoons, 'Peten Cuisine' (pair) (Guatemala) $32.95 Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors transform the noble grain of natural jobillo wood into an elegant pair of salad spoons. Grown in Guatemala, jobillo wood is a sustainable wood with brown to dark red and golden hues. Please note that hot and/or spicy food more... Wood serving bowl, 'Imagination' (medium) (Guatemala) $91.99 Finely turned of Guatemala palo blanco (prima vera) wood, this elegant bowl exalts the wood's rich grain. Jose Luis Curcio takes his inspiration from the country's 32 volcanoes for his design. "When any kind of food is placed inside, I imagine an eru more... Wood serving bowl, 'Imagination' (small) (Guatemala) $59.95 Finely turned of Guatemala of palo blanco (prima vera) wood, this elegant bowl exalts the wood's rich grain. Jose Luis Curcio takes his inspiration from the country's 32 volcanoes for this design. "When any kind of food is placed inside, I imagine an more... Wood serving spoon set, 'Coban Mist' (pair) (Guatemala) $42.95 Nature inspires Diego Mendoza as he reclaims roots from the granadillo tree, letting the wood itself dictate the shape of each carving. Transformed into a set of two deep serving spoons, the wood's grain enhances each one. The irregular forms seem sh more... Wood serving spoons, 'Heart of Maya' (pair) (Guatemala) $34.95 Crowned with hearts, these spoons from Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors are the ideal kitchen companions, whether for cooking or serving. Each is carved by hand from natural jobillo wood, which is a sustainable wood with brown to dark red and golden hues more... Wood serving spoons, 'Peten Trio' (set of 3) (Guatemala) $42.99 Ideal for cooking or serving, these spoons are carved by hand from natural wood, so they won't scratch the pots. Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors presents this practical set of three spoons, which are carved by hand from natural jobillo wood, which is a more... Wood spreaders, 'Peten Delicatessen' (pair) (Guatemala) $22.49 "We designed these for spreading the icing on a cake, butter on bread and even your favorite dips," Peten Wood Artisan Sculptors tell us with obvious pride. They carve the spreaders by hand from cericote wood, a naturally dark-grained wood with inter more...