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LOTUS ARTS DE VIVRE

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A quick glance around the Lotus Arts de Vivre boutique reveals a ram with a diamond-encrusted head sharing space with a silver-tailed dragon baring its ebony-tipped teeth. Elsewhere, a cluster necklace with pearls and tourmaline­s (pictured) is set against a bowl cra ed from an abalone shell. The family-owned Lotus Arts de Vivre, which creates an eclectic mix of homeware, jewellery and accessorie­s, opened its flagship store in the Middle East, at City Walk in Dubai, last month. Known for its animal-themed creations and Asian influences, the brand creates collectibl­es from precious metals and organic materials in an homage to its Thai heritage, as well as ancient cultures and cra s, such as gemcutting from India, Indonesian woodcarvin­g and maki-e lacquerwor­k from Japan. The statement pieces are popular among art connoisseu­rs, royal families and well-known collectors such as Sharon Stone, Goldie Hawn and Glenn Close.

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