decorative carved wood

Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya is a hardworking artisan from Indonesia, seamlessly combining wood carvings with painting. He designs this jewelry box, which is hand-carved from local jempinis wood. He paints the striking image of Bhoma on its surface, a fierce-looking god that is known as lord of the forest and protector of small villages. The box opens to reveal four small compartments that surround one large compartment, all lined with polyester velvet for storing pieces of jewelry. A convenient mirror is on the inside of the lid.

Carved in the shape of a heart, this jewelry box is a constant reminder of love. Joseph Boateng works in African sese wood, carefully sculpting the decorative motifs that embrace the design. The Ghanaian Gye Nyame symbol appears on the lid, its rotating movements understood as "I fear none except God."

A well-trimmed tree with blooming flowers radiates sylvan beauty at the center of this exquisite composition. M. Ayub hand-carves the box from select walnut wood, its refined details steeped in Indian artistic heritage. Aesthetic and practical, the piece is ideal for storing jewelry and trinkets. The box features a magic lock and can be opened by sliding the lower front panel of the box to the right side.

Following in his father's footsteps, Ayub strives to create decorative items of superior quality. He works with Kashmiri walnut wood, which takes between two to three years to dry out completely. He uses no artificial colorings, rubbing the piece with an agate stone prior to applying a wax polish. It features a removable shelf, maroon velvet lining, and brass hinges.

Wayan Rendah designs a jewelry box of regal beauty, which he carves by hand from dark brown sono wood in low relief. He decorates the lid with the legendary kawung motif unique to Javanese batik art. Referring to the fruit of the palm tree, kawung batik patterns are sometimes likened to lotuses which symbolize long life and purity. For the sides, the Balinese artisan carves mountain ranges of exceptional beauty. A tray with four compartments lifts out to reveal four more inner compartments, all lined with red velvet.

Suggesting the scenic beauty of the Kashmir valley, this jewelry box mesmerizes with its meticulous floridity. Leaves and petals appear in breathtaking symmetry, as M. Ayub hand-carves the intricate details from walnut wood. The box features a secret locking mechanism and can be opened by sliding the lower front panel of the box to the right side. It also features a removable shelf, maroon velvet lining, and brass hinges. Includes a special niche for storing your favorite ring.

Following in his father's footsteps, Ayub strives to create decorative items of superior quality. He works with Kashmiri walnut wood, which takes between two to three years to dry out completely. He uses no artificial colorings, rubbing the piece with an agate stone prior to applying a wax polish.

Dazzling on a sleek, dark square, a mosaic diamond reveals an ancient craft technique. Lacquerware was brought to Thailand from China centuries ago; today Thai artisans have developed their own unique styles. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a decorative box of dramatic beauty. She carves the wood into the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied – up to twenty times – before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. Next, eggshells are cleaned and cracked into small pieces. Sompamitre arranges them in the desired pattern on a fresh coat of lacquer. The lid is lacquered twice more and sanded in water until the eggshells appear.

Bali's Gunadi presents this diminutive hand-carved box, crafted from pterospermum (or wadang) wood. The exterior of the box is adorned with a red and black floral pattern using traditional lost wax batik techniques.

Skillfully carved by hand from walnut wood, this fabulous jewellery box stands as the ideal haven for your most cherished treasures. Created by Uzbek artisan Mirmahsud, its lid showcases a mesmerizing array of hand-painted paisley, floral and leaf motifs in a vivid colour palette. With a protective lacquered finish and a glossy surface, this lovely accessory seamlessly combines aesthetics with durability.

The splendor of Uzbekistan rests in the masterfully crafted details that decorate this work of art by Farhod Matyaqubov. The artisan works on walnut wood to create this round jewellery box, whose polished finish enriches the natural wood hue, grain pattern and luxurious floral details decorating the lid.