Beautiful Wood Boxes

Nickel and wood jewelry box, 'Rampant Blossoms'

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 as well as a mirror.

Nickel and teak jewelry box, 'Independence'

Moving freely over a nickel sky, stars dance with Thai charm. This mesmerizing jewelry box is designed by Wittaya who hand-carves the piece of Thai teakwood. The detailed work is delicate and extraordinary. Lined with velvet, the box features a section for rings as well as a mirror.

Lacquered wood box, 'Elegance'

Subin Tositarat engraves and paints a floral design on this flat lacquer container. The delicate piece is perfect for storing small jewelry and trinkets. After the piece is carved, it is receives a gilded lacquer coating, in itself a long, laborious process. Then, in an engraving technique called lai kad, (dug-out pattern), the decorative motifs are etched freehand with a sharp tool. A combination of lacquer, peanut oil, coloring agent, and water is rubbed onto the surface. It is left to dry and polished with rice husks, the color remaining only in the engravings. The process is identical for each different color. Lastly, Tositarat embellishes his creation with a touch of paint.

Wood jewelry box, 'Effia'

This splendid jewelry box recognizes the omnipresence of god through gye nyame, the Adinkra symbol on the lid that means, "I am afraid of none except God." Deeply symbolic, Madam Adwoa has calls the box Effia, the name given to a baby girl born on a Friday. Madam Adwoa and the artisans at her workshop, Onyame Akwan Dooso, carve the sika adaka (jewelry box) from sese wood with hand-made tools. Once the desired shape has been achieved, it is delicately carved with traditional patterns and protected with mansion polish.

Teak jewelry box, 'Regal Elephant'

Wittaya embosses a nickel plate with the image of an elephant strolling regally through Thai forests. The regal creature adorns an elegant teakwood jewelry box. Lined with velvet, it protects jewelry and organizes rings and earrings.