From Caucasus

Artisan Craft

Objects made by named craftspeople working in traditional Georgian techniques — niello silverwork, horn carving, ceramics. Ready pieces are listed with fixed prices; commissioned work is quoted after a brief on the piece.

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Carved Drinking Horn

polished horn with carved collar and stand

Sourced from craftsmen in the Mtskheta region who have worked horn for generations. The collar and stand are hand-carved from walnut or boxwood. Size ranges from 300ml to 700ml — specify when enquiring. A functioning vessel, not a decorative replica.

$300–$550

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Niello Silverwork Pendant

commission, sterling silver with niello inlay

Made by a silversmith in Tbilisi's old artisan quarter working in the traditional Georgian niello technique — black sulphide compound inlaid into engraved silver. Motifs are typically vine, deer, or geometric. Commission takes 3–5 weeks from deposit.

from $450

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Hand-Painted Bolnisi Cross Plate

signed, one-off ceramic piece

Thrown and painted by a ceramicist in Bolnisi district using the traditional cross pattern that appears on the 5th-century Bolnisi Sioni church. Each plate is signed and varies slightly in colour and line weight. Not reproductions — each is an original work.

$240–$400

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Commission pieces require a deposit before production begins. Ready pieces ship within 5–7 business days of full payment.