Carving Fruits And Vegetables
Posted on Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 at 2:22 am
Intricately Decorated 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 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 that it is often difficult to tell how they were 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. Cherry wood is largely the preference among them.
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.
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. 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.
There are also 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, when designed in white is bordered with gold or black. Black boxes have designs done in white, gold or black and these are gorgeous combinations.
Boxes with designs of lines and flowers are available too. 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 for 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. 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. 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 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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