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Many Types of Carved Jewelry Boxes For Women

Women have an affinity to jewelry and love to own beautiful 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 find delicately carved jewelry boxes with brass embellishments on it. The designs are so intricate it is very difficult to fathom how they have been created. Even the latch comes with some delicate work on it.

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. 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. 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. The designs are made of contrasting colors and are then bordered in gold or black. Marble, when designed in white is bordered with gold or black. Boxes of black have their designs in white, gold or brown and this makes for a wonderful combination.
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 style of handicraft is called Shalibadra. These boxes cannot be used to keep jewelry safe as they do not come with latches. It, however, makes 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. These characteristics make it ideal for carving 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 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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