About Us

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Some dreams do see the light of the day. Do you cherish a desire to live in a dream house where the avant-garde is equally at home with the classical? Perhaps a hand painted vase or maybe a finely chiseled figurine occupies pride of place on your mantelpiece? For us this very thought was the �eureka� moment for starting Cultural Elements. The company was founded on an ideal of aesthetics combined with entrepreneurial zeal. The idea of embellishing the mundane with exquisite crafts and the cultures of the world was the driving force behind Cultural Elements. And the distance from aspiration to conviction was but a step away.

Today, Cultural Elements is a full fledged ecommerce house based in New York City, catering to a clientele with a fine taste in home d�cor, home accessories and small furniture. We take pride in sourcing unique artifacts for people with discerning taste. You will agree that world cultures are a �horn of plenty� for unique crafts. Cultural Elements is proud to showcase indigenous creativity from traditions across the globe. Home decor and furnishings fashioned by artisans and not robotic machines. Innovative craftsmanship that is not computer generated mass merchandise. Some of the skills that go into the antique reproductions exemplify the best use of local talent and resources. And when you appreciate the beauty of the art form do appreciate that some of these skills have been protected from the brink of oblivion. The cultural art forms we so proudly display in our homes are some of the finest examples of historic cultures.

Ancient civilizations have varied hues of culture and heritage, evolving richly over thousands of years. Skilled hands around the world seem to roll back the centuries to give you some of the finest examples from the ages.
Imagine this�

An antiquated hand crafted coffee table made in the finest traditions of Rajasthan. Painted in copper tones, the table folds for storage or while moving. Giving the table a rustic touch is a painting of a camel against a desert backdrop.
Skilled hands from China are bringing back an 11th century spinners� wheel. Made from polyresin, the wheel, elaborate Chinese motifs give it an artistic appeal.
Talking about small furniture? Then, how about Syrian side table with a wood mosaic inlay? A hand crafted objet d�art made with supreme attention to detail.
From Morocco comes a skill passed down from generations. A handmade design made on wood with inlaid bone placed finely in patterns. This adds a style quotient to any room.
The Peruvian reverse glass is a wonderful piece of functionality and art. Meticulous skill is required to delicately paint the glass and replicate this ancient art form. These represent just an introduction to our vast collection and showcase just a fraction of our artisans� repertoire.

From antique reproductions true to the originals to their modern avatars, Cultural Elements hopes to add a touch of the past to the present. To stay true to their essence we source ethnic products from the land of their origin. This not only serves as a stamp of authenticity for buyers but also gives a livelihood to the people who are gifting a part of their history to us.

For long, traditional handicrafts were sold off shelves in far off countries. Our web centric solution reaches out and touches base with the customer. Sitting at your patio in California, with just a click, you can connect to us online here at New York City. Catch a glimpse with our enhanced product previews. Browse through leisurely. We continue to add artifacts and art forms from diverse cultures across the globe to our catalog. And nothing would please us more than if you can add a touch of your own cultural inspiration to our wealth of ideas.

We are an ecommerce store with a human touch. With site features designed to make your search a breeze. Search by place of origin, department, recipient or occasion � our designers have covered the choices. Most of the articles on display are available in stock for immediate dispatch. For some of the products we facilitate a direct shipment to you from the supplier. If you live within continental USA, the articles of choice reach you without any additional standard shipping charges. Most of our products are handmade in different parts of the world. So they are unique; but do remember that unique also means limited stocks. So be quick to order the product that catches your fancy!

Your appreciation is our lifeline. We have designed Cultural Elements as a one-stop source for your home decor needs. On our site you will find a gamut of customer friendly features � gift registry, gift certificates and gift wrap option for most products. It is so easy for you to surprise someone with a thoughtful gift. We would love to count you among our satisfied customers.

Check out what some of our customers are saying about us. Stay tuned on our blog for all the buzz that�s happening with us and on the cultural front across the globe. With the blog we hope to keep you in the loop with cultural trends and styles, the world over. Does any artifact on our website remind you of an enjoyable travel experience? We�d love to hear about it. Link to us on Facebook or on our blog�share your travel tales. Why not send in pictures too�after all pictures �say� more than words. A photograph of your home displaying artifacts from Cultural Elements would encourage the artists and their representatives to create more pieces of art.