Japanese Maple Tree Growing Kit

The art of cultivating miniaturized plants is known by the Japanese name bonsai, but it’s an art they adopted from Han Dynasty China. During Japan’s Edo period (1602–1867), the country was opened to foreign trade and cultural influences, and China’s ancient bonsai arts became a popular pastime with Japan’s upper classes. Maple trees like this [...]

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Tiny Spirit House

These small hand-carved teak spirit houses are made from eco-friendly sources. The people of Thailand believe that each plot of land contains certain spirits in residence. When humans build a house or business this spirit must be offered a miniature abode to prevent any celestial interference in the household proper. According to folklore, the spirits [...]

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Riverstone Candleholders

Solid, natural, beautiful. Stones gathered from dry riverbeds are gracefully composed, linked by a steel rod, and topped with a handmade iron candle base that supports a tea light or small pillar candle (not included). Set of two: one 6″ tall, one 8″ tall. $49.50  Acorn

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