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Keep all your easily lost items in one place with this lovely decorative box designed by India's Sanjay Garg. Hand carved from natural soapstone, the box features an intricate openwork design with two elephants and a swirling leaf motif.

Walking through a forest of golden foliage, a family of elephants enjoys a day of leisure. This scene of tradition is inspired by the mural paintings of central Thailand. Nantana Sompamitre hand-carves the statuette from mango wood and coats it with several layers of lacquer, which she prepares from the Gluta usitata tree and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks.

Sompamitre executes the moving scene with a traditional gilding technique called lai rot nam (watered pattern). First the patterns are engraved free-hand with a sharp-pointed tool, and then the piece is dusted with a wooden powder. The black background is covered with a yellow gummy paint, which comes from a tree resin that has been placed in water for a day. After that, a thin coat of lacquer is applied to the entire surface and, before it dries, gold leaf is placed over it. The piece is then left to dry for approximately 20 hours. Finally, the whole lacquerware is thoroughly rinsed in water rinsing out impurities or unattached gold leaf. The result is a piece of rich artistry, where shimmering gold engraved designs contrast against a high-gloss black background.

Spring flowers envelop this alluring walnut wood jewelry box, zealously guarding treasures in its velvet-lined interior and lift-out tray. The box features a secret locking mechanism, and the box is unlocked by sliding its lower front panel to the right. M. Ayub hand carves the delicate patterns with intricate detail, exhibiting the skills he has proudly inherited from his forefathers.

Emerging amid fertile foliage and flowers, a mysterious woman is carved from crocodile wood. Gusti Ngurah Semarajaya handcrafts a petit jewelry box, painted by hand and lined in velvet.

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. The box features a secret locking mechanism and can be opened by sliding the lower front panel of the box to the right side. It also features a removable shelf, maroon velvet lining, and brass hinges. Includes a special niche for storing your favorite ring.

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.

Masterfully crafted from cedar wood and hand-tooled leather, this exquisite mini chest by Jesus Soliz features nine small drawers to store your treasures and a mirror in its lid. The top, sides, and drawers are embossed with a stylized hummingbird and floral motif, making this a uniquely beautiful jewelry box.

Ana Maria Gonzalez invokes the presence of three archangels, Gabriel, Raphael and Michael to guard treasured keepsakes. The Mexican artist uses their images through decoupage techniques to adorn this unique pinewood jewelry box.

Designed to look like a vintage heirloom, this pinewood trunk features three drawers to keep personal treasures organized. By Ana Maria González, it is adorned with decoupage images of some of Diego Rivera's best known works.

Crafted by hand, this jewelry box by Julio Sanchez is a superb example of a traditional Peruvian art. He works in mohena wood, a fine hardwood whose grain is similar to mahogany. Beautifully tooled leather depicts ancient Inca icons, and the locking chest has ornate bronze handles on each side.

Crafted by hand, this jewelry box by Julio Sanchez is a superb example of a traditional Peruvian art. He works in mohena wood, a fine hardwood whose grain is similar to mahogany. Beautifully tooled leather depicts colonial art motifs, and the locking chest has ornate bronze handles on each side.

A charming decorative box is carved by hand of natural soapstone, displaying beautiful variegated hues that form leafy designs in jali openwork. Indian artisan Gulam Rasool designs this fantastic addition to your home decor, perfect for storing small items and accessories.

This cute decorative box is from BeadWORKS, an organization that trains rural Kenyan women to earn a sustainable income. Tiny blue and white glass beads are strung on wire to create the round box and the elephant on the lid. The box is the perfect place to store small items like jewelry.