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HAND-PAINTED
AND/OR
HAND-CRAFTED ITEMS

Items may vary slightly in color or size when compared to the photographed samples shown in this online catalog. Figurines, carvings, and other hand-painted items of porcelain, alabastrite, ceramic, wood, stone, glass, etc., are created by various artists and artisans. Each brings an individual and personalized talent to his or her work, making these products are truly one-of-a-kind collectors items.

ANASTASIA COLLECTION

The Anastashia Collection is an example of dollmaking at its finest. Quality and distinction are the hallmarks of this elegant line of collectable dolls, crafted by artisans with great care and attention to detail. These extraordinary figures are certain to be handed down for generations.

DOLOMITE

A magnesia rich sedimentary rock resembling limestone. Color ranges from white to gray to pink.

PORCELAIN

Fine-ground, white clay is molded and oven-fired fo 8 hours at 1200 degrees to form our attractive porcelain items. A glaze or underglaze is then added and the piece is returned to the oven one final time to intensify the outer finish.

ALABASTRITE

Our fine line of Alabastrite creations are fashioned by combining oxylite and polystone to form a stone-based, polyresin material. This unique combination allows the sculpting mastery of the artisan to be captured in intricate detail in each hadsomely finished product.

MAIKU

Deep in an island rain forest, a solitary artist searches among the fallen branches for inspiration. He finds it int he gnarled crags of a weathered log' the twisted roots and curled bark of a toppled tree. He sees, not a dead limb, but life! A shape takes form -- a proud stallion, a fierce eagle, a noble bear, born under the skilled and patient hands of the artist. When finished, an exact mold is made and an alabastrite recreation is hand painted. The Result: a magnificent addition to the exclusive MAIKU COLLECTION . (Maiku Collection found under Heritage)

PATCHWORK

Our fine Patchwork collection is crafted by talented artisans who select items made of porcelain, dolomite, or polyresin and take great care in applying unique fabric or paper prints to their surfaces. By adding 12 layers of lacquer and hand polishing betwee each layer, the end result is a uniqe item which adds a handsome touch to your home or office.

HONG TZE

Closely emulating a unique and highly prized stone found only in the Soumountains of China, our Hong Tze collection is created using an alabastrite polyresin. Each item is then highly polished to bring out the intense deep-red color which typifies the much sought after original.

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