mystery puzzle box

Following traditional trends, Balinese artisan Sarwaedi handcrafts a superb puzzle box from suar wood. After years of working with wooden materials, the artisan has the skills to create a fascinating and intricate design on the accessory's lid, featuring a mystic sun that symbolizes the spiritual power of nature.

Working with mango wood, master woodworking artisan Ashish manually carves this deceptive little box in the outline of a perched owl. Although this box is designed to be a puzzle, the lid is easily distinguishable, but this is a deliberate red herring chosen by Ashish to draw attention away from the less obvious way in. Leave guests puzzled as they attempt to open this mystery owl.

Puzzle nosy guests when they attempt to open this mystery box from India's Ashish Mehta, complete with a hidden drawer that pulls out entirely for keeping wallet-sized photos, small souvenirs and coins. Working with kadam wood, Ashish carves this decorative box by hand using methods developed throughout his career as a master woodworking artisan. HINT: Place one finger on the top corner and one on the bottom corner and slide smoothly to open the box.

Owls are magnificent creatures often related to knowledge and mystery. Their captivating appearance inspires the fabulous Balinese home accents featured in a lovely gift set curated by the NOVICA team. Embellished with hand-painted golden, white, black, blue and red details, a striking owl statuette is skillfully carved by hand from local crocodile wood. A wise and charming owl handcrafted from suar wood crowns a splendid decorative box that holds a secret: four pieces linked together like a puzzle allow you to hide personal treasures inside. A precious doorstop with a petite brown owl posing mysteriously as the centrepiece is hand-carved with precision from jempinis wood, serving both utilitarian and decorative purposes.