Bandelier National Monument Bolihua Ornament travel We crafted each hand-thrown mug

We crafted each hand-thrown mug with a custom ceramic badge designed in collaboration with NPS partners

Leatherette cover with zippered closure

It’s the perfect gift for anyone who loves the national parks and appreciates timeless design

Published by Western National Parks Association in 2006

In this sprawling

Bandelier National Monument Bolihua Ornament travel We crafted each hand-thrown mugOur Bandelier National Monument bolihua ornament captures the significance of this historic New Mexico landscape. The design reflects the ancient cliff dwellings and cultural sites preserved within the monument. Bolihua is a reverse glass painting technique developed in China in the early 1700s. Each ornament is hand painted inside a glass bulb using narrow brushes and fine tools. The layered process takes several days and creates a one of a kind