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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 mango 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.

Working in the colonial style of reverse-painted glass, Peruvian artisan Felicita Espinoza designs a charming decorative box. Its black surface is hand-painted with lavish floral motifs, finished with gold-tone trim for a striking appearance. It opens with a hinge to a single-compartment interior for storing small items and keepsakes.

Store accessories and keepsakes in this lovely decorative box from Ghana. Hand carved from Cape cedar wood, the nutmeg-colored box has abstract left motifs on all four sides, and opens to a single compartment that is perfect for small items. Artisan Ralph Ashong decorates the lid of the box with a single leaf engraving that accentuates the wholesome nature of the design.

Unlock nature's vibrant pageantry with this captivating keepsake box, where Indian artisan Fida Hussein's bold brushwork dances across a canvas of weeping willow wood and papier mache. Vivid chinar tree leaves and lovely florals burst to life under a lustrous lacquer coating, turning this one-of-a-kind treasure into a chic decorative box or the perfect haven for your most prized possessions.

Golden-toned vines perform an eternal ballet across this breathtaking decorative box, where traditional Indian craftsmanship flourishes in contemporary form. The flowing leaf patterns, meticulously hand-painted by artisan Fida Hussain, create mesmerizing visual movement against the deep black surface of this weeping willow wood and papier mache masterpiece. The faux velvet interior provides gentle cushioning for jewelry or keepsakes while the exterior commands attention with its sophisticated blend of nature and artistry.