Rustic Friends Metallic Upcycled Metal Sculpture UkraineEAM five grey and ivory-hued birds

five grey and ivory-hued birds with orange bellies make a charming addition to the tree

The kawung motif is thought to have been designed by the king of Mataram and represents universal good will

But these are NOT "extras"

This silhouette design is cut out of metal

A scintillating briolette of pale lemon quartz is accompanied by a rainbow of faceted tourmaline beads on a necklace of 24k gold plated sterling silver

Rustic Friends Metallic Upcycled Metal Sculpture UkraineEAM five grey and ivory-hued birdsMexico's Armando Ramrez conjures the image of a man sitting on a bench, leisurely reading the paper with his dog by his side. Ramrez transforms a regular sparkplug into the man's body. His head is made from a discarded piece off a die machine and his hat is made with discarded pieces off a die machine. The dog's body is made with parts with wires and a car's clutch, while it's ears are made from die pieces. The bench is made from the discarded pieces