Just added to our site today is a unique selection of Carved Wood and Lacquer Inro. Each inro comes completed with a matching netsuke and ojime strung together with silk cord.

Lots and lots of Chinese fans arrived today. They are approximately 12 inch closed and open to 22 inches. Large enough for decoration yet small enough to use on hot summer days. Hand painted with watercolors. Carved Bamboo Framework. Handcrafted in China.

Deep inside the jungle of the Darien Rainforest in Panama you will find yourself surrounded by very kind and generous people. These people are better known as the Wounaan Indians, which are one of the two groups of the Choco Indians that migrated from a region, with the same name, in Colombia in the times when Panama was part of that country.

The most interesting characteristic that distinguishes this group of Indians from the rest is the ability to weave intricate baskets. As a daily activity you can see Wounaan Indian women, and even the youngest girls weaving baskets in their free time. The art of the Wounaan Basketry combines nature and their native culture. These women weave the Chunga Palm with other plants and vines, bark and leaves. The more refined decorative baskets are created from palm materials of the Nahual bush and the Chunga tree and usually have many colors. There are baskets that are simple and utilitarian and which might be used to carry heavy loads or small animals or fish, and some others that are used for agricultural purposes such as carrying seeds or harvesting crops.

Now the Indians create smaller versions of these beautiful baskets so others can own them and they can purchase much needed items for their tribe.

We just added a great selection of Reverse Painted Boxes to our website. The selection includes small boxes for your personal items or loose change and fully lined jewelry boxes. Reverse painting is a unique art that requires the artist to paint the picture in the “reverse” order of a normal painting since it is viewed from below. (through the glass)

Hundreds of Ojime beads were just delivered today and added to our site. Many designs that were out of stock are now back online. We have 275 different ojime in stock and ready to ship. Plus over 400 different netsuke in wood, tagua, and mammoth ivory.

We just added our latest shipment of Batik Tapestries to our website. Included are many new designs we have never stocked before. There are nearly 50 different batiks to choose from.

Our products from Latin Art Mall are now available for purchase on Asian Art Mall so you can easily combine shipping on items from both inventories. They are currently listed separately under the heading of Latin Arts. Our search engine will pull results from both. We have also added the country of origin to the listings to help you find products from a certain country while browsing categories.

Just in from India, a selection of Mexican Style wall hangings and tapestries.

Hematite and Carved tagua necklaces just arrived from Panama and were added to our site.

We just added a great selection of Mexican Blankets and woven throws to our site.

We just finished adding over 100 Kuna Molas from our recent buying trip in Panama. It is a great selection of pieces ranging from small molitas to rare giant molas over 3 foot across. Many of the molas are absolutely spectacular.

Today we added a great selection of Tagua Nut Carvings from Ecuador. These pieces are large works made from multiple nuts. Our selection includes every kind of tropical bird you could imagine as well as assorted animals and fish. We purchase these directly from the artists that created them so our prices are excellent.

Also just in from Panama…. Beautiful Wounaan Embera baskets. These amazing little masterpieces are finely woven from thin strips of chunga palm. Prior to weaving the baskets, the strips are dyed using natural fruits and other materials.

Just in from Panama… Dozens and dozens of fantastic Tagua Nut Carvings. We have every type of critter you can imagine. From monkey and coatimundi to bugs, snakes, and lizards. Not to mention colorful parrots and toucans. Great selection with plenty to choose from. And if you prefer something a little less colorful, we have Tagua Carvings from Ecuador in natural colors.

Handcrafted Tribal Masks from Bali in an assortment of shapes and sizes. Also included was a group of adorable carved turtle boxes with batik fabric shells.

Added today is a selection of Korea Celadon Vases. These vases have intricate inlay work. Each vase is covered with inlaid designs of cranes and flowers created from contrasting colors of clay.

Just in… Handcrafted bamboo purses from Thailand in a huge assortment of colors were just added to our site. Three different sizes available. 8 inch, 10 inch, and 12 inch. Choose from natural earthtones or bright colors, sure to get noticed. We also added sequin purses featuring elephant designs. The sizes include coin purses up to full size. Your friend will want to know where you found such a unique item.

We just finished adding the last of the Thai Silk Scarves and Shawls from our recent shipment. We now have 80 different colors and designs in stock.

Saturday, March 11th our buyer will be travelling to Panama to purchase Molas, Tagua Nut Carvings, and Baskets from the San Blas, Embera, and Wounaan indians. Watch our site March 17th through the 24th as we add these great pieces to our site.

Beautiful Silk Scarves just arrived in our latest shipment from Thailand. The colors are just amazing. Choose from Solid, Two-Toned, or Batik Dyed. A Great bargain starting at only $14.95 More great items will be added as we continue to unpack boxes. Stay tuned.