Tradition Meets Craftsmanship

In the rush of modern life, many precious folk crafts are slowly fading away. That’s why we travel from village to village, seeking out hidden gems of traditional art : Mother-of-pearl inlay, embroidery, carving, gold filigree, brocade weaving, basketry, seal engraving...

Art deserves to be seen. Art deserves to be passed on. That’s why we created FeliArtGifts.

When you join us, every piece you purchase will :
Breathe new life into an endangered handmade craft,
Empower a rural artisan,
Help carry forward a piece of intangible cultural heritage.

At FeliArtGifts, our lifelong mission is to discover, preserve, and pass down the beauty of ancient craftsmanship.

Mother-of-pearl inlay

Historical Origins:
The art of mother-of-pearl inlay dates back to around 1600 BCE,with a history of more than 3,000 years.
Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Requires a Meticulous Process:
Selecte shells carefully—Soak to soften them—Cut into 0.5mm-thick slices—Carve grooves in wood—Inlay shells in grooves—Apply natural lacquer  to seal and protect—Polish repeatedly—Apply vegetable oil and dry it—Resulting in a beautifully refined final piece.

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Reversible two-tone embroidery

Historical Origins:
A double-sided embroidery technique with different patterns on each side of a fabric, the history are more than 3,000 years.
Silkworm silk is used for the embroidery—so fine, it's about one-tenth the width of a human hair.
Different patterns use different embroidery techniques, and there are 25 basic techniques.

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