Get in touch with your wild side with these sensational safari-themed treasures for your home and to wear.

Hand-Etched Safari Glassware

African in inspiration, culture and workmanship, these safari-themed glasses are meticulously hand-etched by Luo tribesmen of Kenya. Your purchase provides the artisans with a livelihood and better education for their children. This set of four glasses each come with one of each design: Elephant, Lion, Giraffe, and Cheetah.

Saud’s Giraffe Wooden Wall Art

To create each piece, our New Jersey artisan, Saud, engraves a meticulously-detailed design into natural wood using a laser-cutter, combined with hand-sanding and staining techniques. He combines the natural grains and texture of wood with strong yet elegant lines. Using local raw and ethically-sourced materials, each piece unveils a story that combines the nature and beauty of life simultaneously. The majestic giraffe will elegantly grace any wall in your home.

Hand-Carved Safari Bowl

Each dramatic bowl is meticulously hand-carved from native jacaranda wood by Akamba tribesmen in Mombasa, Kenya. Once carved, the wood is sanded down to a smooth finish and hand-painted with natural colored dyes, and six majestic animals encircling the rim. A clear wax finish, applied by hand, gives shine and character to each piece.

Letizia’s Giraffe Doorstop

In her tiny workshop in the heart of Florence, Letizia brings to life adorable creatures made from fine Florentine upholstery and drapery fabrics, such as this doorstop. Her giraffe is both adorable and refined at the same time. He will hold open your door, make you smile and start many conversations.

Cristina’s Venetian Cheetah Earrings

Cristina, our Venetian glass artisan, lampworks each pair of cheetah earrings one at a time in her studio. Venetian glass is lampworked over a small flame to encapsulate this fun cheetah print inside each glimmering bead.

Amber And Brass Giraffe Figurine

In his Russian studio, master artist, Vladimir creates our exquisite safari amber and brass giraffe figurine. Each unique giraffe design is hand-sculpted from clay, cast in gleaming brass and then affixed to chunks of genuine, polished amber.

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Looking for new summer jewelry? Shore thing! We have just the right picks for this season’s sunny weather. Sea glass is a staple component in several of our artisans’ treasures this year, such as those of Erica and Michael.

Having learned the tricks of the glassmaking trade from her skilled parents, Erica creates “sea glass” by crushing glass bottles and tumbling the pieces in a special sand and salt solution before transforming it into this unique jewelry collection. Her jewelry is the perfect accent to your favorite sun dress or breezy summer outfit.

Erica’s “Sea Glass” Bracelet

Erica’s “Sea Glass” Necklace

Erica’s “Sea Glass” Earrings

San Francisco artisan Michael has been captivated with the glass arts since childhood, when he watched his father excel at the craft. As an adult, he trained extensively in the field, which led him to create adorable jewelry, such as this turtle necklace and matching earrings. His sweet, seaside designs will transport you to sunnier days.

Michael’s Turtle Necklace

Michael’s Turtle Earrings

Michael’s “Sea Glass” Bracelet

Cristina and Pierluigi’s Venetian Glass Treasures

Using the centuries-old tradition of lampworking, Cristina and Pierluigi create each bead over a small flame, one at a time, then roll them in colorful Venetian glass chips, for a fun, confetti effect.

Venetian Glass “Confetti” Heart Necklace

Venetian Glass “Confetti” Earrings

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Plan on being pretty in pink this summer with our peachy treasures. This delicate shade of blush will brighten up any summer afternoon or illuminate an evening out this season.

Looking for ways to pair your peach accessories? This shade looks best with other light colors such as white, khaki, and beige. Throw on Lucille’s scarf over a white dress to add a pop of color to your wardrobe. Cristina and Pierluigi’s blush torsade can dress up even most basic ensemble of your choice, and the simple yet elegant design of Michael’s pink heart collection can complement any color combination you may be wearing.

Michael of San Francisco is a true master of his craft. Having studied his father’s work as a child, he was trained even more extensively by famed glass artisans as an adult. His work is an example of simple, flawlessly executed designs. This multi heart pink collection would make the perfect gift for an anniversary, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or even a “just because” gift for a loved one.

Michael’s Pink Multi Heart Necklace 

Michael’s Pink Heart Earrings

Michael’s Pink Heart Bracelet

Alessandra’s Pink Suede Bucket Bag

Alessandra masterfully handcrafts each roomy light pink bucket-style Italian suede handbag in her family-run workshop in Florence, Italy. Alessandra and her sister, Elisabetta, continue to anticipate fashion trends with sophisticated styles, luxurious leathers and exacting detail. Their chic handbags have developed a strong following, which makes us happy to offer you this bag, handcrafted exclusively for Uno Alla Volta. Each handbag features a light pink suede base featuring a hand-cut deep grey suede tassel and braided leather handles.

Cristina And Pierluigi’s Cream, Blush, And Gold Venetian Torsade

In Venice, Cristina and Pierluigi, our husband and wife team of artisans, use the centuries-old tradition of lampworking to create each spectacular torsade. Romantic hues of blush, cream, and gold run through the many strands of delicate seed beads and gleaming glass pearls.

Lucille’s “Sorbet” Marbled Silk Scarf

Working from her studio on the Connecticut shoreline, Lucille, our silk artisan, uses the antique art form of marbling to create each “Sorbet” scarf. Marbling is accomplished by floating drops of specialized pigments on a surface of thickened water, then running a comb-like tool through the ink to create a dramatic pattern. A treated scarf of 100% silk is placed on the surface until the swirling pastel design is absorbed. A matching silk-covered clip and scarf tying instructions are included with this scarf – discover even more ways to style this scarf with Uno Alla Volta’s Guide to Scarves!

Pink Marbled Italian Leather Journal

Our Italian artisans begin with a base of fine Florentine leather to handcraft each pink marbled journal. To create the marbleized cover, the leather is dipped into a swirling bath of colorful pigments. Due to the intricacies of the hand-marbling process, the color and brightness of each journal may vary, with no two exactly alike. Once the design is complete, the leather and lined paper are bound together to finish the journal.

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Whether you live on the water or in the middle of the desert, take a stroll by the sea with our coastal treasures. Enjoy a summer spritzer in one of Margaret of Virginia Beach’s sea creature wine glasses, or carry the ocean with you while wearing Kim of California’s sea adventure jewelry. Answer the song of sirens with a mermaid wish box, nightlight, or hand-thrown mug.

Margaret of Virginia Beach handcrafts each sea life wine glass one at a time. In a meticulous seven-hour process, Margaret hand-paints and bakes each sea creature design onto the glass so that the decoration is dishwasher safe.

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Kim’s Sea Adventure Accessories

Kim takes a whimsical turn with this colorful millefiori coastal collection. In her California studio, she layers multiple strips of colorful polymer clay, which are then stretched and pulled into canes and sliced into thin cross sections to create the beachy designs.

“Make Waves” Mermaid Wish Box of Pewter

This “Make Waves” pewter mermaid wish box features a charming mermaid and comes with a complementary starfish pendant on a delicate chain. Our artisans in a small harbor side village in Nova Scotia handcraft each mermaid trinket box of lead-free pewter that is hand-finished and polished to a gleaming luster. You can feel good about this purchase, as the artists donate a portion of the proceeds to fund charitable organizations.

Recycled Glass Mermaid Nightlight

Ignite a natural wonder of the ocean with our mermaid nightlight. Our eco-conscious Florida artisans recycle and repurpose discarded glass to create this treasure. An adorable accent for any room, it creates a glowing ambiance anywhere it’s placed.

JoAnn’s Hand-Thrown Stoneware Mermaid Mug

To create each nautical mermaid mug, our artisan JoAnn, in her Pocono mountains studio, hand-throws each stoneware mug on a wheel, adds hand-cut details and handle, then fires, glazes and fires each one again.

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Listen to the sounds of summer and the music of the wind with our whimsical wind chimes. Each breeze sings a song, and each ray of the sun casts a shimmer that dances in the summer sky. From ocean creatures to the critters we find in our garden, find a melodious treasure to complement your porch or your living room.

Artisans in the port city of Surat, India, continue their centuries-old tradition of metal crafting, hand-cutting and forging iron into functional, decorative pieces. Using closely-guarded family formulas, they create their own metal alloys to craft “nana” bells: the sweetly soothing bells that accent their rustic designs, each sounding a gentle reminder to slow down, relax, and enjoy the breeze.

Handcrafted “Dragonfly” Nana Bell Chime

Handmade Seahorse Wind Chime

Handmade Bird Wind Chime

Handmade Cat Wind Chime

Handmade Turtle Wind Chime

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Drink in the sea with seaside décor to complete the ambiance of your home this summer. Whether you live on the beach or in the Arctic Circle, you can bring the ocean inside with these coastal treasures.

Pearlescent Capiz Shell Sea Horse Tray Handcrafted in the Phillipines

Our artisans in the Philippines handcraft this seahorse tray of capiz shell, a delicate and highly iridescent material gathered from locally harvested “Windowpane Oysters,” combined with enamel to create each tray. To finish, the surface is carefully airbrushed, uno alla volta, in great detail to create the life-like underwater seahorse scene.

Seashore Fragrance Wax Vessel

Each seashore fragrant wax vessel is hand-poured and embedded with genuine sea shells and natural essences to release a long lasting fragrance of sun-warmed sands and sea salt air blended with watery moss and breezy musk.

Albesia Wood Seahorse Sculptures

Nyoman, our artisan from Tamparksiring, Indonesia, hand-carves each set of wooden seahorse sculptures one at a time before adding hand-painted details.

Recycled Glass Seahorse Nightlight

Our eco-conscious Florida artisans handcraft this seahorse nightlight using recycled glass, one at a time. For nearly two decades they have perfected upcycling discarded glass into unique translucent nightlights, like this seahorse nightlight. For each nightlight, recycled glass is selected and then designed to create this seahorse shape, after that the glass is fused in an energy efficient kiln.

Bill And Elaine’s Turtle Wall Hanging

Shimmering Turquoise Fish Of Murano

For nearly 30 years, Francesco has been handcrafting delightful glass sculptures on Venice’s famed isle of Murano. To create this colorful turquoise fish, he first mouth-blows the glass then infuses it with shimmering gold leaf.

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Nothing says summer quite like an evening spent with friends. Now that the temperature has risen (at least on the East Coast!) a cool summer night spent dining outside after a long day of sunshine can be the perfect end to the workweek. Move your kitchen outdoors with our collection of iridescent drinking glasses perfect for a mild summer night.

Hand-Blown Iridescent Cocktail Glass

Hand-Blown Iridescent Champagne Flute

Hand-Blown Iridescent Wine Glass

Iridescent Mouth-Blown Cocktail Glass- Clear

Iridescent Mouth-Blown Cocktail Glass- Blue

Fill your glass with this champagne sangria recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis from FoodNetwork.com.  Find the recipe here.

Ingredients:

• 1 (750-ml) bottle Prosecco or French Champagne, chilled
• ½ cup orange juice
• 2 cups mint simple syrup (recipe below)
• 1 lemon, zested and thinly sliced
• ½ cup sliced strawberries
• 5 fresh mint springs
• Crushed ice

Mint Simple Syrup:

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves

Directions:

In a large pitcher, combine the Prosecco, orange juice, Mint Simple Syrup, lemon zest, and lime zest. Add the sliced strawberries, lemon slices, lime slices, and mint sprigs.

Fill glasses with crushed ice and pour the sangria over the top. Serve immediately.

Mint Simple Syrup:

In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, water, and mint over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool for 20 minutes. Strain before using.

Substitute the champagne with sparkling cider to share with the whole family!

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Anyone who has ever visited the town of Sorrento, the gateway to the Amalfi coast, will share with you stories of the lush greenery of the city. But, Sorrento brings to the world so much more than beautiful scenery and its world famous limoncello.

Since the 16th century, it has been the home of a very special art form known as “intarsia.” This ancient art consists of cutting and assembling small pieces of shaped wood to produce beautiful mosaic artwork.

Our artisan, Antonino, first learned his craft from his uncle Vincenzo, more than 40 years ago. Today, Antonino brings patience, passion and imagination to his beautiful works, crafted of a variety of woods: mahogany, maple, paddock, tulipie, and horse chestnut. He is forever inspired by the stunning views of his beloved hometown.

Take a stroll through Sorrento with Antonino’s “Girasoli Sulla Baia” wall art. This beautiful scene’s name is Italian for “Sunflowers On The Bay.” Antonino crafts each piece, uno alla volta, before finishing it with many coats of a glistening lacquer. This signed treasure is intended to be passed from generation to generation.

Antonino’s “Girasoli Sulla Baia” Intarsia

“Gatti Sotto I Limoni” Wall Art

Antonino of Sorrento handcrafts each “”Gatti Sotto I Limoni” wall art piece one a time in his Italian studio. Translating to “Cats Under The Lemons,” each piece is crafted from a special technique known as “intarsia,” in which small pieces of wood are cut and assembled into larger mosaics. Once he finishes piecing the image together, the wood is sealed with multiple coats of a gleaming finish.

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With summer all around us, we at Uno Alla Volta are infinitely inspired by the beauty of nature. The sunflowers drink in the warm rays of the sun, the bumblebees buzz with the cool breezes of spring, the ocean’s current aligns with the moon – all of these facets of Mother Nature compel us to create.

Join us as we drink in the warm air of summer with our nature-inspired treasures for the home and to wear.

Leaf-Patterned Leather Crossbody Handbag

As if imprinted directly from leaves, delicate patterns are captured in remarkable detail on each one-of-a-kind handbag. Our Florida artisan uses tools of her own design to create the patterns in the leather before it is cut and sewn into a unique work of art.

Florentine Bumblebee Brooch

In their Florence, Italy, workshop, Giuliano and Maria Neve, husband and wife for over 40 years, recreate nature’s beauty in gold-plated brass using the lost wax casting method. They bring this bumblebee brooch to life in hand-painted jewelers enamel and glittering hand-set crystal accents.

Joyita’s “Tree Of Life” Devore Silk Scarf

Drawing inspiration from the lush colors of California’s forests, Joyita masterfully creates each “Tree Of Life” scarf in devore silk. After hand-painting the fabric with brilliant silk dyes, she dries each scarf for 24 hours before steam-setting the glorious colors.

Cresting Wave Paperweight

Our Washington State artisans continually challenge the limits of molten glass with new ideas and designs, expertly creating each piece by hand. A marriage of science and art, these paperweights reveal the intricacies and mystery of naturally occurring phenomenon captured forever in crystal. Each contains dichroic glass for an iridescent effect which will hypnotize the viewer.

Daniel Lyons’ Bumblebee Brooch

Our dazzling bumblebee brooch is handcrafted in London by our jeweler, Daniel Lyons. Its sculpted metal surface is plated with 23k gold and accented with colorful jewelers’ enamel. It is then adorned with numerous multi-colored hand-set faceted Swarovski crystals.

Sunflower And Pomegranate Wreath

Artisans in Baja California, Mexico handcraft a floral treasure with this sunflower and pomegranate wreath. This wreath is assembled by hand with a variety of preserved and dried natural leaves with flowers, and finished with natural dried pomegranates and sunflowers.

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Born and raised in Israel, Michal came to the US during her college years. Her father was a metallurgist (scientist of metals) and he came to the US on a sabbatical and worked as a visiting scientist with the National Bureau of Standards. For the last four decades, Michal has been proud to call the United States her home. Her three now grown children, all born in New York City, are each living the American dream in his or her own way.

With the pride of her new home, New York artisan, Michal Golan reflects her Middle-Eastern background into this “Love Of Country” collection. In honor of her beloved new country, Swarovski crystals and glass beads in red, white, and blue are all hand-set into 24k gold-plated brass to handcraft this fabulous necklace. Michal Golan truly lives the American dream, with a flourishing career that fulfills a lifelong passion.

Michal Golan’s “Love Of Country” Square Pendant Necklace

Michal Golan’s “Love Of Country” Crystal Star Brooch

Michal Golan’s “Love Of Country” Earrings

Michal Golan’s “Love Of Country” Charm Bracelet

Michal’s “Love Of Country” Ring

Michal’s “Love Of Country” Heart Earrings

Michal Golan’s “Love Of Country” Heart Pendant Necklace

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