 Benjarong porcelain box, 'Adorned Pumpkin'
$64.95
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on sale! $58.46
The voluptuous form of a pumpkin is covered with floral tendrils, crafted in luxurious Benjarong porcelain. This pristine box by Khun Santiparp is a superb example of the craftsman's expertise. Benjarong takes its name from the Sanskrit words panch and rang, which means "five colors." It refers to the traditional style of hand-painted Thai porcelain - red, yellow, white, green, and blue are the most frequently used colors. Santiparp kneads a mixture of kaolin and then shapes the piece. Once dry, it is fired for five to six hours at 800 degrees C and glazed with a mixture of burnt lime, wood ashes, and secret natural materials. The piece is fired again for twelve to thirteen hours at a temperature of 1,280 degrees C. When the piece is totally cooled, Santiparp applies gild and enamel by hand, one color at a time. He fires the piece a third time for five to six hours at 700 to 800 degrees C in an electric kiln with electronically controlled temperatures. Care instructions: These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. For decorative purposes only. |
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 Benjarong porcelain box, 'Lavish Blossoms'
$159.95
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on sale! $143.96
Soft white flowers with sunny yellow centers languorously intertwine, forming fantastic foliage on a royal blue expanse. Climbing upward, the whimsical blooms encircle a striking starburst design. Masterfully crafted by Khun Santiparp, this piece makes a tasteful addition to any d�cor or a charming gift for someone special. Benjarong takes its name from the Sanskrit words panch and rang, which means "five colors." It refers to the traditional style of hand-painted Thai porcelain. Red, yellow, white, green, and blue are the most frequently used colors; however, some pieces contain as many as eight colors. In the 1300s, during the Ming Dynasty, the Kings of Thailand ordered Benjarong from Chinese potters. But in the early 1800s, during the reign of King Rama II, Thai artisans began producing Benjarong for the Royal Court with a slight variation, which they named Lai Nam Thong, or "gold washed design." This technique requires outlining the decoration with bright, liquid gold. The popularity of Benjarong increased with the rise of a wealthy merchant and aristocratic elite, although these wares later became reasonably affordable. Khun Santiparp describes his creative process: "Firstly, I knead a mixture of kaolin [white clay mixed with feldspar and quartz] and 40% bone ashes. After having thrown it on the wheel and formed it, I let it fully dry and fire it for five to six hours. After that, I glaze it with a mixture of burnt lime, wood ashes, and secret natural materials of my own. The piece is then fired again in the kiln. When totally cooled, I over-glaze the piece with gild and enamel painting. I draw the entire surface by hand, one color at a time. The shapes and motifs are gentle, graceful, and humbly crafted after Oriental styles." Care instructions: These pieces will shine forever and require only a damp cloth to wipe away dust. Benjarong is not dishwasher safe. If cleaning is needed, use a gentle dish soap and soft sponge. Never use abrasive pads or scouring agents. For decorative purposes only. |
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 Book box, 'Plummet'
$42.95
Woven textures converge beautifully in this book box by Nengah Danantara. Hand-crafted from ate grass, a fiber recognized for its resistance to heat, water, and insects, the piece lends a natural Balinese accent to any space. Perfect for storing letters, mementos, or good reads by the bedside. |
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 Cedar and leather box, 'Sun God'
$44.95
To the Inca people, Inti is the Sun God, the force of life. Always venerated, its image is revealed on this elegant box. The Asis Family invoke the deity's presence as they tool the leather with absolute care to detail. The leather is mounted over a frame of cedar, making this box ideal for storing a wide variety of personal treasures. |
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 Cedar and leather chest of drawers, 'Secrets'
$229.95
The Asis Family from Peru presents a chest of drawers that is rich in classic artistry. It is built from quality cedar and mohena woods, and features a mirror inside. Eight drawers in different sizes make this piece extremely practical. Finally, the Asis Family covers the chest of drawers with ornate motifs that are tooled in quality leather. |
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 Cedar and leather chest, 'Garlands'
$89.95
Floral hardware in gleaming brass repeats the motif of garlands in rich tooled leather. As lovely as it is useful, this chest is hand-crafted from mahogany wood. The Asis Family takes their inspiration from colonial Peruvian art for this original design. |
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 Celadon ceramic box, 'Little Jade Hen'
$22.95
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on sale! $20.66
Sweet natured and purposeful, a little jade hen sits atop a square ceramic box. Thatsanee and Ramphan craft the piece by hand, achieving a fascinating crackle texture through the celadon technique. It is perfect to hold rings and tiny treasures. |
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 Chest of drawers, 'Pink Tulips'
$69.95
Tulips burst into bloom coaxing azaleas to open their petals in camaraderie. They adorn a chest designed for jewelry, keepsakes and personal treasures. Featuring eight drawers, wrought iron pulls and an antique finish, it is beautifully crafted by Antonio Rojas. |
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 Glass box, 'Colonial Black'
$34.95
Edged with gilt, this beautiful box forms part of Gelacio Gir�n's Colonial Antique Collection. He paints the intricate motifs by hand on the reverse side of glass, giving them a colorful clarity. Black lends a luxurious tone to this design. |
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 Glass box, 'Colonial Crimson'
$37.95
Edged with gilt, this beautiful box forms part of Gelacio Gir�n's Colonial Antique Collection. He paints the intricate motifs by hand on the reverse side of glass, giving them a colorful clarity. Crimson lends a regal tone to this design. |
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 Lacquered wood box, 'Bird of Paradise'
$29.95
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on sale! $26.96
Showcased on sleek black lacquer, birds of paradise flaunt their hand-painted petals. Nantana Sompamitre creates an enchanting box for jewelry or keepsakes. Using traditional techniques on mango wood, she creates a superb example of Thai lacquer work. |
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 Lacquered wood pencil holder, 'Flirty Elephant'
$22.95
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on sale! $20.66
Leaning on a log, a flirty elephant boasts colorful floral attire. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a whimsical pencil holder. She carves rain tree wood into the desired shape and coats it with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied � up to twenty times � before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. The piece is painted by hand, and brass rings protect the openings. |
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 Marble inlay jewelry box, 'Blue Roses'
$132.95
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. |
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 Marble inlay jewelry box, 'Dahlias'
$139.95
A beautiful home for treasured jewelry, this exquisite jewelry box is covered with natural gemstones. P.C. Gupta demonstrates the art of marble inlay with techniques used in the Taj Mahal. The lavish bouquets of dahlias are created with malachite, lapis lazuli and bright jasper. Sodalite, carnelian and reconstituted turquoise are also present. |
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 Marble inlay jewelry box, 'Floral Splendor'
$407.95
Blossoming colinin flowers lend this box exuberant grandeur, their dark orange petals accompanied by miniscule jasper, sodalite, malachite, carnelian and reconstituted turquoise blooms. The kaleidoscopic motif features 2,379 finely cut stones inlaid on lustrous Makrana marble. A work infused with the splendor of ancient India, this octagonal box will elicit many an admiring sigh. |
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 Marble inlay jewelry box, 'Precious'
$87.95
Colorful blooms adorn the translucent whiteness of this jewelry box, their harmonious encounter a sublime work of art. Hand-crafted from marble, the floral composition is embellished with jasper, sodalite, malachite, carnelian and reconstituted turquoise, totaling an inlay of 412 semi-precious stones. P.C. Gupta leads a team of skilled artisans in the hand-crafting of this piece, reminiscent of the Taj Mahal's exceptional beauty. |
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 Nickel and wood jewelry box, 'Rampant Blossoms'
$37.95
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on sale! $34.16
Flowers blossom with surreal charm as they grow rampant over a nickel field. A unique design by Wittaya, the box is carved by hand of Thai mango wood with exquisite detail. The lid features a nickel panel, which Wittaya has delicately engraved with a florid symphony. Lined with velvet, the box features a section for rings. |
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 Painted glass jewelry box, 'Celestial Blue'
$59.99
A celestial blue cloud embraces this classic jewelry box, designed like a chest of drawers. The upper tray features a mirror, and the two drawers below organize personal treasures. Asunta Pelaez hand-paints the motifs on the reverse side of glass panes with details in gilt. |
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 Silk box, 'Boreal Dawn'
$24.95
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on sale! $22.46
This box captivates with its boreal sky design, with warm hues creating a surreal symphony. The wood box is crafted by hand and features a foam lining. Weena Pinyo's original design includes a lid covered with patterned silk featuring two golden suns carved of rain tree wood. 100% silk. |
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 Silk box, 'Fantasy Forests'
$24.95
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on sale! $22.46
This elegant box provides the enchantment of a fantastical forest. The design is by Weena Pinyo, who crafts the box by hand featuring Thailand's famous a golden nugget carved of rain tree wood. The box is lined with foam. 100% silk. |
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 Silk box, 'Golden Crown'
$24.95
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on sale! $22.46
This regal box will adorn any space with majestic elegance. The design is by Weena Pinyo, who crafts the wood box by hand featuring Thailand's famous silk, and a golden nugget carved of rain tree wood. The box is lined with foam. 100% silk. |
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 Silk box, 'Stormy Suns'
$24.95
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on sale! $22.46
This versatile, alluring box is adorned with the energizing mystique of a solar storm design. The wood box is crafted by hand and features a foam lining. Weena Pinyo's original design includes a lid covered with patterned silk, featuring two golden suns carved of rain tree wood. 100% silk. |
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 Teak box, 'Working Elephant'
$32.95
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on sale! $29.66
Harnessed to a stout rope, a willing elephant drags a heavy log through the forest. The aid of these powerful creatures was once invaluable in Thailand's logging industry. The purposeful pachyderm graces a versatile teakwood box by Plake Kijfuangfoo. Bamboo tusks add a touch of realism to this handsome piece. |
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 Walnut box, 'Animals'
$97.95
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. |
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 Walnut jewelry box, 'Exotic Radiance'
$59.95
Radiant like the sun, the central design of this jewelry box complements the natural movements of select walnut wood. M. Ayub presents this hand-carved piece, its distinctive appeal characteristic of Kashmiri artistry. A removable shelf � elaborated with a secret hiding place for precious rings and other small trinkets � allows for convenient storage and organization. This work is sure to subtly illuminate any setting. 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. Features brass hinges and a royal blue velvet lining. |
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 Walnut jewelry box, 'Kashmir Valley'
$94.95
Suggesting the scenic beauty of the Kashmir valley, this jewelry box mesmerizes with its meticulous floridity. Leaves and petals appear in breathtaking symmetry, as M. Ayub hand-carves the intricate details from walnut wood. 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. He uses no artificial colorings, rubbing the piece with an agate stone prior to applying a wax polish. It features a removable shelf, maroon velvet lining, and brass hinges. Includes a special niche for storing your favorite ring. |
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 Walnut jewelry box, 'Lucky Dragon'
$79.95
Carved from a single piece of walnut wood, this jewelry box features the sinuous beauty of a dragon. A symbol of good fortune, the mythical creature appears again on both sides. M. Ayub crafts the piece with upper and lower compartments, lined in velvet, and polishes the wood with an agate stone and wax. |
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 Walnut jewelry box, 'Tree of Love'
$54.95
Wild beauty grows strong with every branch and flower of a mysterious tree, rendering this box unique. Expertly hand-carved from walnut wood by M. Ayub, this box is a testimony of carving traditions that have excelled throughout time. Lined with velvet, the box features an inner panel dividing the box at will whereas brass hinges add utilitarian value. A wondrous adornment for the desktop or storing jewelry. Following in his father's footsteps, M. Ayub sets out to craft furniture and decorative items of superior quality. He prefers to work with walnut wood due to its exceptional color and grain; it is also one of the strongest varieties of wood which makes it an excellent carving medium. Walnut trees grow mainly in Kashmir and take between two to three years to dry out completely. Ayub proudly states that he only hand-carves his products, uses no artificial colorings, and rubs the piece with an agate stone prior to applying a wax polish. |
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 Walnut jewelry box, 'Vineyard'
$89.95
Delicately sculpted by hand, a grapevine laden with fruit centers this jewelry box by M. Ayub. He crafts the piece with upper and lower compartments lined in velvet, while a side compartment organizes rings. Ayub works in prized walnut wood, polished with an agate stone and wax. Its color is the natural tone of the wood. |
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 Walnut jewelry box, 'Vineyard'
$167.95
Carved by hand, a cluster of grapes centers this beautiful walnut wood jewelry box. Indian artisan M. Ayub carefully crafts it to store keepsakes and jewelry. Lined in velvet, a tray with a ring compartment lifts out. The box locks with a brass key. |
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 Wood batik jewelry box, 'Rosette of Hope' (large)
$89.95
Handaru Baskoro transfers the unique artistry of batik prints to a hand-carved pule wood jewelry box. Baskoro performs two traditional batik images, the kakul, which refers to the snails in the rice fields and symbolizes patience, faith, and confidence. And, the kawung eight-pointed rosette, usually depicted within a square, rhombus or circle. This original jewelry box features four practical drawers. |
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 Wood batik jewelry box, 'Rosette of Hope' (small)
$57.95
Handaru Baskoro transfers the unique artistry of batik prints to a hand-carved pule wood jewelry box. Baskoro performs two traditional batik images, the kakul, which refers to the snails in the rice fields and symbolizes patience, faith, and confidence. And, the kawung eight-pointed rosette, usually depicted within a square, rhombus or circle. |
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 Wood box, 'Gazelles'
$47.95
Swift Asian antelopes frolic together in a wide, green meadow. Ringed with bands of flowers, this colorful box by Dilip Kumar is meticulously painted by hand. |
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 Wood box, 'Playful Elephants'
$49.95
Garbed in silk with jingling brass anklets, rare white elephants tussle in a playful struggle. Dilip Kumar depicts the regal pachyderms on a colorful mango wood box. |
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 Wood jewelry box, 'Floral Garlands'
$59.95
After the monsoon, the countryside bursts into bloom. Shivji Ram Mali imagines garlands of brilliant blossoms on crimson fields. He paints the orderly floral arabesques on a hand-crafted jewelry box. It features a removable tray for smaller items such as earrings, rings and bracelets. Please note this beautifully painted piece has a rustic wood finishing, with rugged imperfections in the semi-gloss stain and wood grain. |
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 Wood jewelry box, 'Gift from the Heart'
$69.95
Akoma Mu Akyedzie means "a gift from the heart," an apt name for this luxurious jewelry box. The gye nyame symbol graces the lid; its rotating asymmetry translates to "I fear none except God." Using handcrafted iron tools, Madam Adwoa and the artisans of Onyame Akwan Dooso carve the piece from local sese wood, rendering alluring patterns of diamond checks and leafy floral ovals. Finished in dark tan and mansion polish, the jewelry box will store treasures for years to come. It features a sturdy press-lock and pull-open mechanism. |
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 Wood jewelry box, 'Midnight Garden'
$29.95
Crafted by hand, this jewelry box depicts colorful flowers in a garden of midnight black. Kailash Chand creates a very unique chest for personal treasures. A master of the traditional Pichwai style of painting, he brings its intricacy and detail to each design. |
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 Wood jewelry box, 'River Dolphins'
$39.95
River dolphins swim through colorful waters dotted with expert precision with luminous acrylics. Wayan Genep presents this fascinating jewelry box, which he hand-carves from albesia wood. |
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 Wood jewelry box, 'Rope and Flower'
$59.95
Encased in this jewelry box is a sentiment for tradition, for women have stored their treasured accessories in similar boxes from time immemorial. Madam Adwoa and the artisans at her workshop, Onyame Akwan Dooso, use hand-made tools to work the sese wood to refined perfection. With gentle ease they carve a rope around the box as a symbol of strength and the lid features a flower to signify virtue, purity, and beauty. A lock ensures a tight closure and the piece is finished with mansion polish. Adwoa names this design Ahoma Pa Na Nhyirenn, meaning "a good rope and a flower." |
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