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Posted on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 at 4:21 pm

Exquisitely 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 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. 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. Boxes are also carved out of bone. 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. 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. 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.
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 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, 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 small quantities for the design alone.

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 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 show unique wood grain patterns and colors assembled into beautiful designs of breathtaking beauty. 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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