Hand Crafted Artesian Jewelry Boxes

The movements of the forest inspire the composition of this hand-carved jewelry box, as numerous animals explore the inviting grain of select walnut wood. M. Ayub designs the piece with a removable shelf featuring a secret hiding place for precious rings or other small trinkets. Lined in velvet and equipped with brass hinges, this work lends meticulous beauty to any d�cor. Following in his father's footsteps, Ayub strives to create decorative items of superior quality. He works with Kashmiri walnut wood, which takes between two to three years to dry out completely, and uses no artificial colorings, rubbing the piece with an agate stone prior to applying a wax polish.

Stars twinkle in the night sky as Krishna and Radha are absorbed in a game of chess. Yet the nearness of the beloved is a constant distraction as they smile at one another. Painted by hand, this idyllic scene adorns a hand-crafted jewelry box by Kailash Chand.

Colorful gemstones become exotic blue roses, as Imran demonstrates the art of marble inlay. Working with the techniques used in the Taj Mahal, he creates a jewelry box. Finely carved jali, or openwork surrounds the octagonal box set with 508 gems. They include lapis lazuli, jasper and reconstituted turquoise. Please note that once carved, marble may progressively change its original hue from pristine white to ivory.