Moko Direct gifts are produced in an ethical and sustainable manner by traditional artisans
(28/04/2010)

If you are looking for a unique and stylish home accessory as a gift or for yourself then visit Moko Direct's new online store. From contemporary homewares - table settings, handmade lacquer bowls and jewellery boxes - to semi-precious jewellery, many of the products on Moko Direct are unique and sourced from suppliers in Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand. Moko’s objective is always to look for high quality items that are produced in an ethical and sustainable manner by local, traditional artisans. Moko Direct offers something original for everyone but with affordable style and a sense of luxury.

Gifts on the site also include beautiful leather handbags and wallets and original retro-styled gifts for all the family, such as the Classic Joke Set and Flying Scotsman flask.

Shopping ideas unique to Moko Direct include:

Oval Lacquer Fruit Bowl – Gold, red, silver £35.00
Unique to Moko are these beautiful Vietnamese lacquer-ware bowls which have been handcrafted by a skilled village workforce. Each piece is made in bamboo then covered in red, gold or silver foil before being finished with 15 layers of lacquer - which takes 30 days to complete. The elegant bowls make excellent decorative pieces and their distinctive shape and eye-catching design make them a real statement item. Approximate dimensions: Length 38cm Width 28cm height 12cm.

Eggshell Lacquer Fruitbowl £29.99
This square, decorative fruit bowl is handmade from bamboo and then layered with Vietnamese eggshell lacquer by a skilled village workforce. Measures: 28cm by 28cm by 12cm

Lacquer Jewellery Box – gold, silver, red £35.00
Moko’s beautiful Vietnamese handcrafted lacquer-ware jewellery box comes in three vivid colours. Secured shut with an ornate handmade dragonfly, the immaculate attention to detail makes this a unique and special item. The lift out inner tray ensures it is practical as well as beautiful. Height: 16cm Width 16cm Depth 16cm

Bamboo Lacquered Nibble Bowls, set of four £35.00
These funky bowls – available in blue, green, pink or yellow - are made by traditional methods but make a bold modern statement. A vibrant and colourful matt lacquer gives each set of four bowls a durable and striking finish. Perfect for nibbles, dips, nuts and crisps these bowls can be hand washed or wiped clean with a damp cloth. Approximately 12cm wide, 6.5cm deep

Bali Zen Head Massager £8.99
Massage is very important to the Indonesian people and this massaging tool is designed and made with massage and relaxation in mind – a perfect gift or tool for the Christmas and New Year festivities! Approximately 24cm long

Ruby & Rose Amethyst Bracelet £45.00
These gorgeous bracelets are adorned with exquisite semi-precious stones in different shapes and sizes as well as ornate silver charms. Faceted tear drop stones catch the light and draw the eye. The bracelet can be fastened at two lengths. The jewellery is hand crafted by artisan designers in Thailand.

Buddha Tea Light Holder £6.99
The red glass screen of this tea light holder features a relief of a buddha's head and is mounted on a black metal frame.
A unique and decorative tea light holder that creates an atmospheric effect. 8cm wide, 12cm high

Salad Servers, palm wood £4.99
These salad servers are hand crafted from palm wood in Indonesia and are imported direct by Moko. The elegant, practical salad servers will compliment any table setting.

Dolphin Place Name Holder, set of four £14.99
Each dolphin is individually carved from sustainable Indonesian wood with a slot for your name card or business card in the dolphin's mouth. A novel way to brighten up your table settings, each dolphin is approximately 8cm tall.