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Product ID: 103089

Floral Wood Jewelry Box from India, "Floral Dance"

Name: Floral Wood Jewelry Box from India, 'Floral Dance'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 103089
Price: 289.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (1 reviews)

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Lavish leaves and flowers dance excitedly on this walnut wood box, guarding the... more

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Lavish leaves and flowers dance excitedly on this walnut wood box, guarding the treasures hidden in two interior compartments. M. Ayub hand-carves the delicate patterns with intricate detail, demonstrating skills learned from his forefathers. Lined in velvet, the box is perfect for jewelry and other keepsakes. The box features a magic lock and can be opened by sliding the lower front panel of the box to the right side.

2.05 kgs
4.5 lbs

11 cm H x 31 cm W x 20 cm D
4.3" H x 12.25" W x 7.75" D

Metric

US/Imperial

Walnut wood
Free Gift Wrap? Yes
Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
Made in India.
Certified and shipped by our office in India

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Preserving Traditions

Carving walnut wood is a passion for M. Ayub. He loves every aspect of this traditional art that was taught to him as a boy. A single piece can take many years for him to create; the wood must be gathered and carefully preserved before the carving can even begin. Once carved, it must be hand-rubbed with an agate stone to produce a beautiful refined finish. M. Ayub finds that many younger people do not have the patience for this craft and he fears that it is a dying art. He is dedicated to encouraging and motivating others to continue this magnificent Indian traditional craft and he stands ready to teach those willing to learn.

Enabling Education

M. Ayub proudly provides for the education of his son and daughter.

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"Exquisite Craftsmanship!!! Unique & Exotic Item!!!"

Stunning jewelry box proving that machine-made, manufactured goods can never match the exquisite natural beauty that is transferred to a work of art via the love, heritage, skill, and dedication of a time-honored, traditional master-craftsman!!! Thank you!!!

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"No artificial color is ever used on my walnut products. They are rubbed with agate stone before a wax polish is applied. It is a colossal investment in terms of time and dedication...."

The artistry of M. Ayub has been featured in Family magazine.

"I was born in 1965, in the valley of Kashmir known for its rich tradition of master craftsmanship in multiple disciplines of handicrafts. The valley of Kashmir abounds in tall sturdy trees like walnut and Chinar. It was our family tradition to make artifacts and artistic furniture from walnut wood. I had pursued the craft since I learned it in my boyhood. Over the last decade, militancy in Kashmir had done tremendous disservice to the industry and we were compelled to open our major outlet in New Delhi. However our factory and old office still functions where we craft our artifacts and furniture.

"The walnut wooden products are completely carved with hand without the slightest use of machinery. The wood is obtained from very old and at times dead walnut trees are dumped in shade for dehydration incredibly long period of two to three years. No artificial color is ever used on my walnut products. They are rubbed with agate stone before a wax polish is applied. It is a colossal investment in terms of time and dedication for churning out one finished product of walnut wood.

"Our products have been on display in Dilli Haat open-air handicrafts market, the American Embassy, and Kashmir Emporium in New Delhi. I have never sought awards nor got one.

"Today it is a dying craft. Industry in the valley has dwindled due of disturbances. Moreover the new generation doesn't possess the amount of patience required to craft walnut wooden artifacts and elaborate furniture. Very few people are learning this craft now. However I would want it to continue ahead since our previous generation had dedicated themselves to excellence in this craft. Keeping the demands of changing times in mind we make German and Italian designs of furniture for European market.

"I have a great hope from Novica India Handicrafts. I believe our association with Novica will take our labor of love directly to the art admirers in overseas destination."

80 Testimonials for M. Ayub

Craig

Wow. Great work. My wife loved it. The craftsmanship was above and beyond what I expected.

Jason

Just received my wonderfully packaged Kashmiri Valley locking jewelry box. Beautiful craftsmanship and finish--I would buy from A. Ayub again, without question.

Eugene

Artist M. Ayub must be one of the most talented wood carving artists on the planet. His work is so intricate, detailed, and lifelike, that I consider his carvings (such as his jewelry boxes, which I use to store many treasures) the best investment that I can make in art! Thank you for your beautiful work, M. Ayub.