We just added a great selection of Gemstone Mala Prayer Beads to our website. Choose from a wide selection including various Jades and Agates, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and more. Each full size mala includes 108 beads.

These sand paintings are done completely by hand. On the back of each piece is a card with the artists name and written in the artists hand the name of the painting. The Navajo people believe the universe to be delicately balanced. Only man can upset it causing disaster or illness. When this happens a medicine man must restore the natural balance. Balance is restored by healing the offender with chants herbs prayers songs and sand paintings.

Just in from Peru…

We just added a great selection of Oaxacan Wood Carvings to our website. Oaxacan wood carvings are hand carved and painted by Indians in small villages in the state of Oaxaca in Southern Mexico. They are creative and wonderfully painted figures in bright fun colors. Each carving is an original piece of art.

We just added an amazing selection of tribal masks from Bali. The selection includes some high end Hibiscus Wood masks with detailed painting as well as many selections from the island of Lombok.

Each mask is individually hand-crafted and finished.

People seek advice on a property they’re going to purchase, an already owned house and a business that is in doldrums, a ‘home office’- that’s a make shift garage, basement area or a verandah creatively put up as a plush office or a niche with a pc, furniture that is within a swanky home. Chinese metaphysics is basically the arranging of the five elements of nature i.e. wood, water, fire, metal and earth. It is a science that helps in rearranging the elements in our surroundings and environment to help us lead a peaceful life.

Feng shui can be used at home as well as at our work place. The basic necessity is to organize the ‘chi’(energy) that flows around us. All the objects around us possess this ‘chi’( energy) and direct our life. If this energy is allowed to flow freely we can have a harmonious life. By placing these objects in the Feng shui way one can enhance their day to day life.
The famous Trump castle and Disney Land have used Feng shui. Each area of your life (health, wealth, reputation, family, travel, and so on) is strongly associated with various parts of your home. The beauty of Feng shui is that it identifies all these places in your house, which you have been living in for years unnoticed.

Placing simple things available with you or buying Feng shui decorative articles to enhance the ‘chi’or neutralize the negative ‘chi’ is a part of using Feng shui in your life.

A laughing Buddha or a wind chime or a wooden flute can do the trick.
Plants and flowers also play a positive role in Feng shui. The color green reflects growth and prosperity. Positioning a money plant or a bamboo plant in water at your wealth corner can make your wealth grow and you will soon hear the jingle of money. Another perfect way to create chi is by making flower arrangements using the principles of Feng Shui. By using flowers, you will attract positive energy, fulfillment, and joy in every aspect of your life.

At home Feng shui can be used for all the rooms including bathrooms. Surprised? In the bathroom if the flush tank is not properly placed then all the prosperity can be flushed out. The living room should not be cluttered. Dusting and keeping the home airy daily will drive the negative ‘chi’ away. Try to keep minimum furniture in the living room. The entrance passage to the house should be well lit and no object should be placed there. Front door position is very important for people living in the house.

Kitchen is another place that needs to balance the ‘chi’. Where there should be water if oven is placed it will have adverse effect on the inmates. Placing Feng shui objects to energize certain places can help. The same goes for bedrooms and other rooms also.Even offices can use Feng shui for business enhancement. Use Feng shui and learn how to balance the ‘chi’ and lead a trouble free life.

Chinese metaphysics is fascinating with many branches dealing with various aspects of life enhancement. Feng shui studies about ‘qi’ and energies that permeate our living environment and help us in tapping the best qi to facilitate peaceful living. Bazi or the four pillars of destiny is nothing but Chinese astrology that talks about the twelve animal signs of the zodiac, in relation to the five elements found in nature. All these when placed at the right position can attract positivity and enhance the life of the individuals.

Any Chinese metaphysics has in its crux the five elements abundantly found in nature - water, wood, fire, earth and metal. Water feeds wood. Wood is fuel to fire, fire burns and produces ashes. From the earth we get our minerals or ore and the burning of metal produces liquid that is considered water. Each of these elements has a yin and yang polarity too. So finally, we get ten elements. Our birth date when converted into Chinese Astrology turns into these magnificent elements that we are composed of! In Chinese metaphysics, harmony and balance are often talked about. Achieving balance is what we aim for. Thus an astrological chart indicates the imbalance that causes disturbances and aims to bring fine balance.

Apart from the five elements, Chinese astrology also talks about the twelve animals in the zodiac. These animals too have been allocated elements according to the season. It’s believed that when the Buddha invited all the animals in the forest for His birthday party, some animals were first to arrive and there were late comers too. The rat was the first to arrive, hopping onto the back of the hard working laborious ox. Immediately upon arriving, the rat hopped off the ox’s back and thus, the rat is the first sign of the zodiac. Exactly opposite of which is the horse. The last to arrive was the slow pig!

So the year in which we are born determines what zodiac we are. For example, a baby born after the 4th of February 2007 is born in the year of the pig, as 2007 is the year of the fire pig! That doesn’t mean that all babies born in the pig year are slow or lazy. For lethargy and nimbleness of a person, we examine the entire chart and not just the birth year. The birth date is denoted as the day master and we determine the destiny of this day master in relation to the whole chart. The affiliation and animosity between the twelve animals is what charts the course of our life on earth!
Apart from bazi, there’s also a lesser known school called ziwei dou shu, that is not as widely practiced as bazi is.

Feng shui as well as bazi are not as simple as they seem. There is much to these than what meets the eye. Only a trained practitioner with years of experience, loads of practice and oodles of intuition can discern where the problem lies and how to bring about a balance!

This season our Top Selling Gifts are as follows:

#1) Japanese Puzzle Boxes - They come in many different sizes and price ranges to fit any budget, whether buying a very special gift for someone special or looking for a Secret Santa gift under the $25 limit - these are perfect.

#2) Japanese Sushi Sake Sets - For the last 6 years, these have been our number one selling product both during the holiday season and throughout the year. We have over 100 different designs to choose from. (the largest selection of any company)

#3) Tea Sets and Tea - Maybe it is the cold weather that hit most of the US over the last couple weeks.

Save an extra 15% on all Huichol Yarn and Bead art from Mexico. Huichol Bead Art The Huichol Indians have used art figures and other decorative pieces as offerings to the Gods for centuries. The Indians work their spiritual symbols and designs into each piece. This hand carved wood buffalo was first covered with a layer of beeswax then using a long needle one small bead at a time is pressed into the wax creating this vibrant work of art.

The Huichol Indians have used decorative art pieces as offerings to the Gods for centuries. These inspired pieces of art are created with colorful yarns painstakingly placed on a beeswax and pine resin mixture that was spread on a wooden base. Along with the artists signature on the back this piece the artist has written… in Spanish… an explanation of the symbolism of the art. The Indians work their spiritual symbols and designs into each piece.

Save an extra 20% off - All Jade and Stone Carvings. Choose from a wide variety of Buddhas, Foo Dogs, Dragons, Elephants, Tang Horses, and more. Our latest shipment included a great selection of semi-precious gemstone carvings.

Shop our selection of Red Sponge Coral jewelry and take an additional 25% off our already discounted price. Choose from necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and earrings. A new shipment was just added to our site.

We just added three shipments of Japanese Puzzle Boxes to our site. Several new designs were added and many that were sold out are now back in stock.

Yesterday we added a shipment of products from Nepal including Mala Beads and a great selection of Brass and Bronze Sculptures featuring Buddhist and Hindu figures.

Our Spiritual Section has been expanded to hundreds of new products including a great selection of books.

We just received a huge shipment of Jewelry from Thailand that included Red Sponge Coral jewelry, Unique Shell Jewelry, and some new Tribal Wood Earrings.

We just added our latest shipment of Ojime Beads to our website. Included in this shipment were lots of new designs as well as many old favorites that were out of stock. Our selection is currently includes over 300 different ojimes.

Stock up and save with our Buy 3 Get 1 Free Sale. Mix and Match any of our 8,000 products and get every fourth item free. Simply add four items to your shopping cart and the least expensive item will be free.

There are no limits or products excluded from the sale. Buy 12 Netsuke and only pay for 9 of them. Buy 3 Snuff Bottles and get a Free Curio or Gift for a friend.

Plaza de Armas is a place located in Peru where potters made Quinua Ayacucho pottery. Of all art forms in Peru, pottery lands at the top of the list. You will find a number of interesting techniques, shapes, colors, and designs. However, most of these are specific to the region within Peru in which the pottery is made.

The town of Quinua is most known for the talent of the potters. They are famous for manufacturing pieces of pottery known as “Quinua Ceramics”. Each of these pieces is designed to display local customs. Quinua is just 23 miles from the capital city and is the site of the Battle of Ayacucho where the country received its independence when fighting against Spanish troops.

In addition to Quinua Ayacucho pottery, this city is also famous for the high quality of red and cream clay that is used to make the pottery pieces. Although the forms and techniques are simple, almost child-like, the results are what amaze people. Many of the pottery pieces are chapels, churches, bulls, and houses. However, it is also common to see figurines of peasant farmers, neighbors busy gossiping, and religious themes.

Now, you can purchase Quinua Ayacucho pottery from a number of shops that specialize in these pieces or if you prefer, directly from one of the artisans who will sign the piece made. Of all the pottery pieces, the chapel and churches are the most popular. Typically, these ceramic pieces are used on mantles, bookshelves, or tables. Interestingly, the church pottery piece is used to protect homes from evil spirits, which is why you see them displayed.

When visiting Quinua, you can visit the Plaza area by climbing the charming cobblestone walkway. The buildings in this town are whitewashed and there is even a quaint village church. These pottery pieces are exported around the globe because of the quality and whimsy of each piece. In fact, the local people have become quite good at marketing the products, getting word out about these brightly colored pottery pieces. However, today you will even find Quinua Ayacucho pottery made in pastel colors, something unheard of years ago. In fact, original pieces were all earth tone.

Although you will find more and more modern pieces of pottery being developed you can certainly still buy the traditional church or other figurines. While there are many skilled artisans that make Quinua Ayacucho pottery, one of the most famous artists is Mamerto Sanchez. As you walk along the main road, you will find a number stalls where pieces are sold.