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Birthday Gift IdeaHandcrafted Treasures from Bali
Novica aims to create a bridge between the many talented artisans across the globe and those who value their works. They want people to know about the artists they're buying from and to feel the connection to the product from the hands that created it. These are extraordinary gifts that you will not only enjoy purchasing but also will be appreciated for your good taste and creative ideas. Plus by purchasing from Novica.com Discover Bali & JavaBali and Java are Indonesian islands located in South East Asia. They are most known for their rich culture and archaic inheritance. They have been inhabited since early prehistoric times, fossilized remains of "Homo erectus" (known as the Java Man), indicate the Indonesian archipelago was settled two million to 500,000 years ago while the modern Javanese culture dates back approximately 4500 years. Bali is the home to the Indonesia's Hindu minority. About 93% of Bali's population adopted the Balinese Hinduism - a combination of local beliefs and Hindu influenced by Indian culture. Java once the centre of powerful Hindu kingdoms and the core of the colonial Dutch East Indies now plays a dominant role in the economic and political life of Indonesia. The Javanese are the largest ethnic group and more than 90 percent are Muslims. Indonesian art is famous for its many forms including painting, sculpture, woodcarving, leather, dance and music. It is a rich culture influenced by a fascinating mixture of different ethnic groups, varied traditional cultural beliefs, Hindu and Buddhist inspiration, seasoned by Islamic symbols, European culture and Chinese mythology.
Balinese Woodworking
A unique birthday gift idea is a traditional mask. In prehistoric times they were used for burial and later on for traditional dances enabling the performers to assume new identities of demons, animals, princes or gods. Some masks were used to communicate with ancestors, for blessing or protection from evil spirits. Today most of the masks are shaped in the form of legendary heroes and mystical characters such as this hand-carved Wood' mask, 'Lion's Power'
Dragon is a mysterious creature that is highly respected in Indonesia for its grace and strength, and is believed to be the guardians of the gods and protector of homes. This beautifully hand-carved Wood statuette, 'Greeting Dragon'
An Elegant and stylish birthday gift idea for a tasteful décor is the captivating Wood walking stick, 'Cobra Head' Women's BatikBatik is one of Indonesian's most developed art forms. It become greatly developed in the 19th century and was rooted in Javanese life. Modern batik is still created by traditional techniques along with inventive patterns and contemporary design. For a chic gift take a look at this handsome Women's batik robe, 'Green Baliku' Eco Friendly Birthday Gift IdeaA great birthday gift idea for an environmental conscious is this attractive Ate grass handbag, 'Tanah Lot'
To find other original gift ideas such as one of kind paintings, elephant paintings, collectable puppets, wood carved games and much much more…be sure to check out the amazing Bali
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