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With this breathtaking wooden jewelry box, you can take home an authentic lacquered artwork from the city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan, where since the 16th century they have mastered the craft of lacquer miniature painting which is done on petite objects like decorative boxes, powder cases and more coated with several layers of lacquer for a shiny finish. Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali embellishes the lid of a walnut wood box with gold leaf accents, paints it by hand with tempera paints featuring intricate floral and vine motifs and finishes by applying five layers of lacquer.

The Silk Road was, for many, a portal to a new world full of luxury and beauty. Today, the ancient market of wonders has left a stunning art style that embellishes Uzbekistani artisan Mukhamedali's walnut wood jewelry box. Featuring a sturdy structure, the accessory comes with a traditional hand-painted design on the lid, filled with floral and leafy motifs arranged in a geometric pattern of red and yellow hues.

You won’t find a more original way to keep your rings, bracelets and other precious belongings always safe and organized than with this heavenly jewelry box crafted in the tradition of the lacquer miniature paintings of the city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan, which date back to the 16th century. Working with these classic techniques, Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali adorns a walnut wood box entirely by hand with gold leaf accents, hand-painted floral and vine motifs and five coats of lacquer for extra gloss and protection.

Forming a circle, four quarter-round boxes display the ancient technique of lacquerware. Though the art form originated in China, the technique spread to northern Thailand centuries ago and firmly took hold there. Artisan Nantana Sompamitre crafts this set of four small boxes from mango wood and paints them carefully with floral motifs in tones of yellow and red.

A serene forest transforms into a marvelous world, created by Mohammad Hussain Baba's exquisite talent. A papier mache surface on weeping willow wood forms this sublime decorative box from Indian lands. The accessory has a hand-painted tree scene where red, ivory, green and golden hues merge to create an enchanting illusion. As a lustrous touch, the piece features a lacquered finish.