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Various Types of 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 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 it is very difficult to fathom how they have been created. The latch too comes with some delicate work.

Thailand is famous for the art and craft work done on 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. The bones of animals are first seasoned and then used to create some fabulous designs. To mask bad odours formaldehyde is used. Artisans are able to show off their skills as soon as this is done. Boxes made of sandal wood have a pleasant 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. Chests made of Sandal wood have been popular in India for centuries and those originating 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. 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.
You will also find boxes with designs of lines and flowers. 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 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 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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