colorful boxes

A colorful leaf motif beautifies this decorative papier mache box designed by Fida Hussain. The Indian artisan hand crafts the rectangular box from weeping willing wood, pasting strips of paper around the box before buffing the surface smooth. Finally, the box is hand painted, then given a coat of glossy lacquer for shine and protection.

For a delightful addition to your home decor, this decorative box is presented by Mohammad Hussain Baba in India. Crafted from papier mache over weeping willow wood, the rectangular box is painted by hand with colorful maple leaf motifs. According to Baba, maple leaves are representative of peace and harmony. The box opens to a single-compartment interior for storing small items.

The lavish leaves of the chinar, or Old World sycamore flaunt their bright beauty against a background of buttercup yellow. Sajad crafts a diminutive decorative box, perfect for small personal treasures. He works in the style of Kashmir, crafting the container of weeping willow wood. He then covers it with papier mache in an art form that originated in Persia in the 15th century, and paints the colorful leaves by hand. They are protected with a coat of lacquer.

Swirling with the fiery spirit of fall, this exquisite decorative box captures autumn's most dramatic moment - when leaves burst into their final, magnificent dance. The marriage of weeping willow wood and papier mache creates the perfect canvas for a spectacular display of hand-painted foliage, where oil paints tell nature's most colorful story under a gleaming coat of lacquer. India’s Fida Hussein brings this keepsake box to life, whose vivid celebration of seasonal magic makes it an irresistible guardian for your most cherished small treasures.

An oblong octagon shape adds a glamorous aura to Niyaz's newest design. Inspired by palatial complexes and stunning gardens, the Indian artisan embellishes this kail wood decorative box with a papier mache finish. After polishing the item for a smooth surface, Niyaz paints diverse floral and leafy motifs by hand in a colorful palette. As the final touch, the artisan lines the interior with a velvet textile.