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Posted on Thursday, August 6th, 2009 at 3:28 pm

Gorgeously Carved Jewelry Boxes For Women

Women love their jewelry and are always keen to have lovely 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 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 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. Artisans here are skilled and possess the latest of technology that helps them create some fabulous pieces. 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. Animal bones are seasoned and then used to create some designs. Formaldehyde is the only chemical used to mask bad odours. Artisans are able to show off their skills as soon as this is done. Sandal wood boxes have a lovely 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. 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.

You also get wooden boxes that come with marble designs. The Arabic and Egyptian designs on marble are most famous. 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.
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 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 you find on it is painstakingly done and you will be quite privileged to own one. Ivory is quite elastic in nature and fibrous too. 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. They work wonderfully as gifts since they are hand made. 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 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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