Eggshell mosaic centerpiece - The Living Earth Jewelry Boxes Armenian artisan Miqayel Nalbandyan works

Armenian artisan Miqayel Nalbandyan works long hours to imitate the mystic style of the khachkar or stela sculpture found on the Akdamar Island

The pair is carved by hand from natural soapstone with careful attention to detail

Colorful flowers bloom from the center of this luxurious cushion cover

whose glazed finish enriches the hand-painted image of a sweet piglet

The cuff design is crafted of sterling silver featuring hand-embossed lines for a textured finish

Eggshell mosaic centerpiece - The Living Earth Jewelry Boxes Armenian artisan Miqayel Nalbandyan worksMango wood displays an intricate mosaic that evokes the living earth. Nantana Sompamitre practices the ancient Thai art of eggshell mosaic. The gracefully curving piece is then lacquered according to time honored traditions. Mango wood, eggshells 0. 14 lbs 6 inches H x 6 inches W x 2 inches D