secret boxes

Crafted from wadang wood, this exquisite black decorative box comes from Java. A floral batik motif is applied to the lid of each of the four compartments to create the stunning design. Artisan Gunadi presents the lovely piece of decor.

By Gunadi, this beautiful wood batik jewelry box is crafted by hand in black, and red with cool green leaves. The front, top and sides feature the kawung motif, one of Java's oldest batik designs once reserved for the royal family. Kawung depicts a cross-section of the aren palm fruit as four pointed ovals connected at the center. The cross it forms is believed by some to refer to the universal energy source. Three convenient drawers keep things organized.

Guard a secret alongside Java’s spirit of wisdom. Crafted by master artisan Gunadi, this jewelry box assumes the shape of a sea turtle, whose mystic blue hues spread around a pule wood carapace of traditional Batik accents. Behind the motifs in blue—ideal for a marine decorative theme—lies a secret compartment that allows you to store your favorite jewels under Java’s serene touch.

Keep a secret alongside Java’s spirit of wisdom. Carved by master artisan Gunadi, this jewelry box assumes the shape of a sea turtle, whose delightful red hues spread around a pule wood carapace of classic Batik accents. Behind the motifs in red—ideal for a tropical decorative theme—lies a secret compartment that allows you to store your favorite jewels under Java’s vibrant touch.

Some boxes hold secrets better than others, like this hand-painted kail wood decorative box that sets a vivid jungle scene against a deep black ground, where golden deer dart through emerald trees and big cats move with the unhurried confidence of apex predators. In Indian artisan Niyaz’s design, every detail is carefully painted by hand using poster paints and pigments drawn from natural flowers, then finished with a polyester velvet lining that makes opening it feel like a small occasion. Equal parts decorative accent and keeper of small treasures, it earns its place on any surface it touches.