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Delicately Carved Jewelry Boxes For Women

Women love their jewelry and are always keen to have lovely jewelry boxes to store them in. If you appreciate handicrafts, here is some interesting information, from across the globe, for you on handmade jewelry boxes for women. Before you invest in a jewelry box ascertain whether you want the box as a show piece or to actually store your jewelry safely.

You can look at delicately carved jewelry boxes that come with brass embellishments all over them. The designs are so intricate that it is often difficult to tell how they were created. The latch too comes with some delicate work.

Thailand is famous for the art and craft work done on 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. They also use bone to carve out boxes. The bones of animals are first seasoned and then used to create some fabulous 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. Boxes made of sandal wood have a pleasant aroma to them.

In olden times, kings and high society people would use these boxes as commoners would not be able to afford them. 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 Arabic and Egyptian designs on marble are most famous. 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. Boxes of black have their designs in white, gold or brown and this makes for a wonderful combination.
Boxes with designs of lines and flowers are available too. Stones are used in the creation of the flower designs and this adds to the intricacy 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 you find on it is painstakingly done and you will be quite privileged to own one. 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 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 feature evocative wood art designs, created from unique wood grain patterns and colors. 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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