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Posted on Sunday, November 9th, 2008 at 2:30 am
Gorgeously Carved 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 look at delicately carved jewelry boxes that come with brass embellishments all over them. The designs are so intricate it is very difficult to fathom how they have been created. The latch too comes with some delicate work.
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. They prefer to make their boxes from cherry wood.
Thai craftsmen use precious stones and ivory to further enhance the look of the box. Boxes are also carved out of bone. Animal bones are seasoned and then used to create some designs. Formaldehyde is the only chemical used to mask bad odours. 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 some beautiful carving on them as well. Sandal wood chests that have been carved, have been popular in India for ages and those from the city of Mysore are especially beautiful. Real sandal wood boxes will never lose their aroma, therefore you need to make sure that you are buying the real thing.
There are also wooden boxes that come with marble designs. The most famous are the Arabic and Egyptian designs on marble. These designs make use of contrasting colors and have borders that are colored in gold or black. Marble designs that are white have their borders in black or gold. Black boxes have designs done in white, gold or black and these are gorgeous combinations.
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 art form 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 for a wonderful showpiece!
Ivory boxes are very popular and equally 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. These characteristics make it ideal for carving compared to wood or stone. It can be used only in minute quantities specifically for the design.
You could get any design, thanks to skilled artisans, and according to your budget too. Since they are handcrafted, they also make wonderful gifts. So get out there and get yourself or your loved one a beautifully 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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