Novica Brazil
'Woman of Brazil'
Wearing a strapless sundress, she glides across the canvas with a tray of fruit balanced on her head. Santos Silva captures the sinuous grace of a woman from northeastern Brazil. The color of her gown suggests the tropical sun. Titled "Mulher Brasileira II" in Portuguese.
Merchant: NOVICA
Wood long necklace, 'Ethnic Inspiration'
Sandra Mendes seeks to recreate Brazil's ethnic artistry with the design of this extraordinary necklace. She alternates between imbuia wood and resin beads, all dyed in a wonderful array of colors that celebrate Brazil's tropical lands.
Merchant: NOVICA
Leather and cotton handbag, 'Modern Safari'
Brazil's Wagner Vidinha designs an original bag that combines trendy elegance with retro essence. Sewn of cotton canvas, the bag features two frontal pockets and nostalgic pins.
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'Trio of Flowers' (triptych)
Lilies blossom with natural elegance, revealing their beautiful petals as they crown tall emerald stalks. Brazil's Simone Valle successfully captures the flowers' ethereal presence as she paints with luminous acrylics mixed with plaster.
Merchant: NOVICA
Leather mask, 'Golden Orixa'
Price: $84.95*
(NOVICA)
Brazil's Marcilio Barroco shares his personalized representation of an Orix� with an original hand-tooled leather mask. Orix� is the general term to refer to any deity from the Yoruba religion, brought to Brazil by West African slaves during the colonial period.
Merchant: NOVICA
Leather shoulder bag, 'Charming'
Surrounded with whipstitch borders, this design is casual and charming. Wildflower appliqu�s dances delightfully across the soft leather surface and beadwork centers each blossom. This trendy handbag comes from Brazil's M�os da Prata Association.
Merchant: NOVICA