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Intricately Decorated Jewelry Boxes For Women
Women have an affinity to jewelry and love to own beautiful jewelry boxes to store them in. If you really like handicrafts then here is some information, from around the world, on jewelry boxes for women that you will find interesting. Before you buy a jewelry box make certain you know whether you want it as a show piece or to actually keep your valuables safe.
You can find delicately carved jewelry boxes with brass embellishments on it. The designs are so intricate it is very difficult to fathom how they have been created. Even the latch comes with some delicate work on it.
Thailand is quite popular for the art and craft done on its many items. Thai artisans are very skilled and have the latest machinery to help them improve on their skills. Cherry wood is largely the preference among them.
Craftsmen from Thailand often make use of precious stones and ivory to enhance the look of their boxes. Boxes are also carved out of bone. The bones of animals are first seasoned and then used to create some fabulous designs. To mask bad odours formaldehyde is used. As soon as this is done, artisans are then able to show off their skills. Sandal wood boxes have a lovely aroma to them.
Ages ago, these boxes were used by kings and royalty as commoners were unable to afford it. They have exquisite carving done on them. Chests made of Sandal wood have been popular in India for centuries and those originating from the city of Mysore are especially beautiful. Authentic sandal wood boxes never lose their smell and so you should be sure of buying the real thing at the outset.
You also get wooden boxes that come with marble designs. The most famous are the Arabic and Egyptian designs on marble. The designs are made of contrasting colors and are then bordered in gold or black. Marble designs that are white have their borders in black or gold. Boxes of black have their designs in white, gold or brown and this makes for a wonderful combination.
You will also find boxes with designs of lines and flowers. Stones are used along with floral designs adding to the beauty of the box.
This particular style of handicraft is called Shalibadra. These particular boxes cannot be used to store jewelry as they do not come with latches and cannot be locked. It, however, makes a wonderful showpiece!
Ivory boxes, though famous can be extremely expensive. The work done on it is extraordinary and to own one would be quite prestigious. Ivory is basically elastic and is fibrous to a large extent. This makes it ideal for carving when compared to wood or stone. It can be used only in minute quantities specifically for the design.
Thanks to the skill of artisans, you can easily get the design you want according to your budget. They work wonderfully as gifts since they are hand made. So go right ahead and treat yourself or a loved one to a superbly designed jewelry box.
This article was written by Rachael Celia Berlie and Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes are original works of art, no two creations are the same. Each wood shown has its own unique wood grain pattern and color. MarqART comes from combining the words marquetry (wood inlay) + Art (a creation of beauty) an apt name for our products. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!
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