"Thanks to art, instead of seeing a single world, our own, we see it multiply
until we have before us as many worlds as there are original artists."
The Maxims of Marcel Proust
The Gourd Gallery carries an extensive collection of gourd art from around the world or, as Proust might say, from many worlds. Some items are fun, some functional, many are both. All capture the color, texture, sound, and soul of their rich cultural heritages. Hard-shelled gourds are as durable as wood and as varied in shape and style as Mother Nature herself. They present the perfect ¿canvas¿ for world-class artists from Peru to China, Australia to Yugoslavia, Africa to the United States. At the Gourd Gallery you will find gourd musical instruments, fashion accessories, birdhouses, masks--an eclectic assortment whimsical gifts.
