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Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya

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86 reviews

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Indonesia

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"Tuesday, October 26, 1976 was a happy day for I GustMade Sangging and his wife GustMade Endri. That is the day I was born in a remote village in Bali, the fourth of six children. My parents were farmers who could hardly invest in their children's studies.

 

"At school, my drawing skill was above average. Besides practicing extracurricular activities, I also took a part-time job finishing and adding color to art products after school until late afternoon.

 

"After graduating from secondary school, instead of going to an art school I studied at a technical school (equal to senior high). Though my brother had promised to pay for my studies, I still had to work as a laborer, for he could not give me enough money. I never liked this kind of work, therefore at night I often did some paintings; these became my private collection.

 

"One day, a friend of mine suggested painting on a piece of wood and the result was very nice. Since then, I have been crafting a variety of painted wood products, which sometimes I combine with fabrics."

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Bio

"Tuesday, October 26, 1976 was a happy day for I GustMade Sangging and his wife GustMade Endri. That is the day I was born in a remote village in Bali, the fourth of six children. My parents were farmers who could hardly invest in their children's studies.

 

"At school, my drawing skill was above average. Besides practicing extracurricular activities, I also took a part-time job finishing and adding color to art products after school until late afternoon.

 

"After graduating from secondary school, instead of going to an art school I studied at a technical school (equal to senior high). Though my brother had promised to pay for my studies, I still had to work as a laborer, for he could not give me enough money. I never liked this kind of work, therefore at night I often did some paintings; these became my private collection.

 

"One day, a friend of mine suggested painting on a piece of wood and the result was very nice. Since then, I have been crafting a variety of painted wood products, which sometimes I combine with fabrics."

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    Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya has 86 reviews

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    Karen
    Instant favorite!
    A beautiful, hand-crafted cat-doll that add character and charm to any room. I am delighted with the piece and will likely purchase more.
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    Sherry
    BEAUTIFUL!
    "Cat Who Loves Nature" is just stunning! I also have "Mystery Cat: I only wish Nature cat was in the red outfit as shown. Mine has a blue outfit just lie Mystery. Other than that he is just wonderful. The art work is beautiful. I also own all of the turtles but 1.
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    Linda
    Top rated puppet doll
    Am delighted with my new puppet. Can be easily positioned and displayed among books and other memorable curios. Detailed hand-painted facial tattoo.
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    Connie
    friends cat
    She loved it & so did her cat!
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    Wilfredo
    Luv these Cats's
    I got a Pair and they are amazing well made gorgeous pieces
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    Peggy
    Beautiful colors
    Love my Cat!
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    Katherine
    Gifting one to my Sister.
    Beautiful ‘paint job’, and on both sides of ornament! Great work Gusti!
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    Judith
    Lovely! One to keep - 3 to gift
    These ornaments are beautiful. I enjoy giving ornaments as gifts to the children at church. I will keep one ornament for my own tree - and will give the other three away. I know the children will treasure them.
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    Doris
    Lovely for all seasons
    These heart ornaments are so pretty that they can be displayed year round. I purchased them before Christmas and placed them on my tree. The hearts are a beautiful work of art with dragonflies and flowers. Love them!!
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    Robin
    So well painted
    I have three different painted boxes from this artist. They catch my eye when I walk past. The colors, the scene, and the unique box shapes.
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    Quinza E.
    A Godsend
    This little box had brought many smiles on otherwise dreary days.
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    Debby
    Beautiful box
    This is my third item from this artist. So talented.
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    Tracy
    Beautiful box
    This is a beautifully painted quality box.
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    Rose Mary
    This wii be passes down to family members
    The workmanship is exceptional. I find myself just looking at it often.
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    Joyce
    Gorgeous work!,Awesome craftmanship
    I love my turtle! And it is also a jewelry box wow! Great craftmanship. Something I will enjoy forever! Thanks for all of your hard work. Great artist!,Beautiful work!! Great craftmanship. Will love it forever and ever.
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    Catherine
    Beautiful workmanship
    Such a lovely handcrafted "jewelry" box! Exquisite detail!
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    Lori
    Cherished item
    Bought this item for myself and it is more beautiful in person. The inside is lined in velvet if you wish to store something. Great detail in the painting and carving. Love the elephant on the top. Great workmanship.
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    Jennifer
    Beautiful little box! Love it. Would purchase agai
    Very beautiful. Looks like someone really took there time in painting it.
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    Susan
    Beautiful
    This is such a beautiful box. The Elephant is so real in his world. And the Turtle is a very lifelike also. The box is well made, in fact, I thought I was going to break it trying to get the top off! It fits very well and I am happy to add it to my little box collection.
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    Elizabeth
    Smaller lovely box
    I ordered the larger box a few years ago and loved it. When I saw this smaller version with butterflies, I knew it would be the perfect gift for my butterfly loving friend. She loved Gusti's intricate artwork and as a watercolor artist herself, found the details to be extraordinary. It is an affordable piece of art.
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    Elizabeth
    Whimsical and intricate
    These book ends are whimsical rabbits, but the hand-painted designs on them are much more intricate and beautiful than I expected. I was so pleased with them.
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    Adrienne
    Very artistic
    I'm a big fan of these hand-carved and painted dolls. I do wish the paintings were different instead of the rabbits being identical, but that doesn't take away from the quality or workmanship.
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    Michael
    A much appreciated gift
    This was a gift for my son-in-law for Christmas. We were both very happy with the craftsmanship and beauty of the box. My SIL received a great gift and I got the satisfaction of giving a great gift.
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    Elizabeth
    Really fabulous and unique box
    Velvet, a sizeable mirror and fantastic decoration make this an over-the-top jewellery box. The recipient LOVED this gift.
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    Sharon
    Just In Awe! Opening this Gem
    Craftsmanship was superb and live the puzzle box that carries another one inside. A delight to engage in it's intricacies and enjoy the hand painted butterfly. I will treasure for a long time!
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    Marnie
    A lovely painted butterfly box with pretty colors and heart shape.
    This wood puzzle box is painted with very pretty colors, a lovely butterfly and flowers and greenery. I like it very much and appreciate the heart shape too. I think these puzzle boxes are so interesting and yet easy enough for me to solve!
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    Judith
    Purchased as a wedding gift
    I have purchased several of Gusti's treasures for myself, so I know the work is amazing... Such artistry! I am sure the couple loved this special heart box.
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    Willie Mae
    I love butterflies
    What beautiful box crafted box
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    Christy
    Beautiful art
    This was a gift for my daughter who is a professional costumer and wig designer. It is truly a remarkable piece of art that she absolutely loves.
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    Jim L.
    Artisan and Museum Quality
    Beautiful colors, fine craftsmanship and quite elegant in appearance, especially with the right background. Great price, wonderful packaging and an international, cultural feel to the whole experience.
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    Lori
    Cherished Heirloom
    A beautiful piece that is a woman’s face with either a butterfly or two birds. Depends on how you see it.
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    Judy
    Even better in person
    Beautiful design and execution.
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    Brianna
    Love these!
    Very well made. I wanted these to hang on the wall but they come attached to a stand. Nevertheless, they are beautiful on display and beautifully made.
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    Linda
    Beautiful and artfully crafted
    Purchased as a gift for my son's girlfriend for Christmas. Unique and beautiful.
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    Pamela
    Breathtaking
    This is even more beautiful than I imagined. It is the highlight of my mask collection.
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    Jimy
    Beautiful piece of art
    I bought this beautiful mask full of delicate details y bright colors, and the day I received my gift was coming with a lovely personalized postcard in a gorgeous wrapping.
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    Sheryl S.
    Gorgeous!
    This beautiful wood carving of a turtle with an elaborate painting on its shell makes this turtle jewelry box an absolute wonderful present!
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    Michele
    Treasured Possession
    The details in the paint are perfect and beautiful. A skill and talent that is beyond belief.
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    Molly
    Stunning
    I bought this for my daughter. She is going to love it. It is stunning. It may be a jewelry box, but it is far more. It is a decorative piece that can be placed in any room in the house.
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    Michelle
    Keeper of earrings
    This lovely item sits on my dresser, keeping dust off my earrings and clearly enjoying his/her job!
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    Mariann
    Just a stunning Sea Turtle
    This Sea Turtle Jewelry box is just stunning. I liked it so much I purchased a second one as a gift for a friend.
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    Gloria
    Sea turtle jewelry box
    Beautiful box with great colors
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    Karen
    Truly a work of art
    I love this box!! Without a doubt, the artistry depicted in this box makes it a masterpiece. The beautiful ocean scene on the box is painted in vibrant colors with attention paid to detail.
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    Linda
    Beautiful
    Functional as well as beautiful.
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    Teri
    Beautiful!
    The sea turtle with the ocean scene is outstanding craftsmanship. Highly recommend this artist.
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    Kelly
    Beautiful
    This is absolutely gorgeous. It was incredibly well packaged and beautifully wrapped. I hope to purchase from this shop again.
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    Cathy
    AWESOME
    When we placed this order we were skeptical. It arrived before its scheduled delivery and when we opened it we were so surprised. It was exactly what we wanted. It is beautiful. The wrapping was not expected but it was so beautiful. We couldn't be happier and will definitely order again. You made a young lady very happy today. Thank you so very much
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    Audrey
    These will be a cherished heirloom.
    Lovely wooden eggs with butterflies painted on them to remind my great grandchildren about natures's beauty to put on their X-mas trees.
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    Carol
    They loved them!
    Beautiful and well-made.
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    Brenda
    Wonderful gift
    We bought this as a gift for our daughter who is a marine biologist. It was beautifully made.
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    Susan
    Love this turtle!
    It is very well made and the detail and colors are wonderful. It's a little hard to take apart if you want to use it as a place to store jewelry or whatever ... and as a storage container, it is a bit small. But I bought it just as an interesting and vibrant decoration.
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    Suzanne
    Nothing like it!
    Every special set of earrings or rings - those small favorite things of ours always at the risk of getting lost - needs a special box that WON'T get lost or fail to get our notice (with a smile. It's hard not to smile back to this wee turtle!!). The box is light, almost the lightness of one of those oldfashioned wooden planes kids used to fly.The painting itself is exquisitely playful, playfully lovely, whimsical.I gave this jewelry box as a gift~and, upon visiting the recipient, I was delighted to seethe wee turtle given center stage surrounded by lights!
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    Elizabeth
    Butterfly on Turtle
    Turtles are my favorite creatures and butterflies are my Mom's favorite creatures, so the two together are very special to me. The artwork is gorgeous and puts a smile on my face everyday I look at it.
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    Dana
    Beautiful box
    Very pretty, exactly as described, good quality, and reasonably priced
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    Pauline
    A beautiful Butterfly Turtle
    Gusti, you are a gifted artist. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. Your turtle is beautifully carved and your hand-painting is intricate, it is such a lovely piece.
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    Pamela
    Beautiful turtle
    This item was a very successful birthday gift. It was beautiful and very good quality.
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    Peggy
    Special Gift box
    I purchased 5 for each of my nieces. They all Loved them.
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    Carol
    Beautiful little treasure
    This hand painted work of art is even more eye popping than the photo, very well crafted in every way. It is smaller than I imagined, though exactly as described, perfect for earrings or a few rings. I love this, and so did the gift recipient! Would definitely buy this without hesitation.
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    Louise
    Perfect gift
    the purchase was made to give as a gift, however, I will need to order one for myself as it is so beautiful.The colors are eye catching and it is a lovely piece of art.thank you
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    Tasha
    Beautiful artwork with a mystery inside!
    I have bought several of these beautiful boxes, as they are the perfect gift for those I love. Just as people are unique, an artistic gift such as this is thoughtful and special.
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    Georgia
    Very ingenious design...
    ? and very well made. Is there any chance to see same design in bigger size boxes?
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    Sheila
    Mystery woman jewelry box
    Love this carved box you can put small items like earrings in the box.
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    Barbara
    Love these boxes
    I have 3 of his beautiful boxes now and I love them. Wonderful craftsmanship.
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    Linda
    Fireplace gotcha
    Has sat by my [inactive] fireplace for years. Delightful discussion with seasonal/cultural settings.
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    Connie
    Mr, hippo
    Beautifully crafted
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    Mary
    Fun item for my bookcase
    This hippo has joined a few other of his friends on my bookcase. A very fun place for storyteller animals!
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    Kathleen
    A Real Treasure
    Really love this little guy. This is the second item I have bought from this very talented artist. He really pays attention to detail and is brilliant no matter what he imagines. I would have to say whatever you order you will be quite pleased.
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    Wilfredo
    Great Gift
    Got this as a Gift for a Friend and she loved it well made and heavy ! great piece thank you
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    Patricia
    A gift for my daughter
    A wonderful art box for dainty treasures.
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    Kathleen
    Beautiful artisanship
    I bought this for my adult daughter's birthday and she absolutely loves it!Very unique and well made.
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    Margaret
    Wood statuette, 'Forest Spirits'
    This was a gift for my daughter and her husband for their 5th wedding anniversary, which is traditionally crafted from wood. It's beautifully made and she loved it.
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    Liz
    Absolutely beautiful!
    I just received this today. Worth the wait! I love this! The painting is expertly done. This has taken my breath away.
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    Katterine
    Peaceful!
    Unique and great quality perfect size.
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    Jackie
    "Hidden Buddha"
    Beautiful work! The painting is done with detail and skill-- even more lovely than I'd expected. Well worth the purchase :)
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    Rae
    One of a kind
    This is truly a work of art. The eyes are so realistic! It has a special place on my mantel!
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    Robin
    gift for hubby, he loved it
    Very well carved and wonderful paintings. Creative and unique. What I like about artisan purchases is no one else has them. They are rare and special.
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    Penny
    Love my Mask!
    I own 3 of these beautiful mask and they all have different personalities!! I have given them as gifts too! The attention to detail is amazing. Please continue to paint both sides of the mask. They’re all lovely!
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    Sheila
    Wondeful mask
    This is the first item I've purchased from this artist but, I will be back for more. The craftmanship is great. I loved this mask when I saw it online but, in person it is even more beautiful. To think someone has such great talent, I'm jealous, The workmanship and coloring are absolutely exquisite. As you can probably tell I'm one happy camper with my purchase and want more of his work and will get in the future. Please don't hesitate to purchase from this artist he's fantastic.
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    Margaret
    Very unique sculpture
    Very unique sculpture. Love it!
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    Jer
    STUNNING AND UNIQUE!
    I'm in LOVE!! This is the coolest! I'm blown away by the detail, the expression... This beauty immediately became a center piece on my bookshelf.
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    Kathryn
    A gift my husband loves--and so do I. Simply Stunning!
    This mask in palm is beautifully made and beautiful to look at. It has both whimsical and poignant quality that draws me in to look at it for long minutes. The texture is cool and smooth , the painting light, yet intense. Gusti is an amazing artist in so many ways. The mask is the perfect size; I am very pleased with it in every way. Thank you, Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya.
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    Jacquie
    Beautiful Mask
    This sculpture is beautiful. It's such a nice addition to my house. Highly recommend?
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    Barbara
    A true work of art
    This is my 10th mask from Gusti Ngurah and this one is just as beautiful as the others. They are all earthy and soulful, soft and elegant. I love them all.
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    Gary
    Joyfully uplifting beauty
    This piece, this artist; unique in talent and finished work. Captivating comforting art, indeed sublime.I have added other works by this so very talented artist to the decor of my home.There is something quite serine about the work this gentleman is gratefully sharing with the world.Thank you ! Keep creating.
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    Richard
    Family artwork
    Love the artwork !! Sent to my granddaughter for graduation gift. She loved it !!! Thank You sooo much !!!
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    Sandra
    Cherished Mask
    The butterfly mask is very well made.It will make a nice addition to my house.I have the other mask which is simalar to the butterfly mask but it is a dragon.They are so elegant.can't wait to buy more !!!

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