This kind of master handcrafting is so beautiful but difficult to find in the USA. I was especially touched by M. Ayub?s write up about the Kashmir Valley and how he learned his craft which was historically passed from one generation to the next but attracts fewer and fewer artisans these days. The box is beautifully detailed and I feel fortunate to have stumbled across his work on Novica?s site. Thank you for sharing the gift of your artistic expression and craftsmanship with the world M. Ayub!
Beautifully made box. I wanted a small box that I could place miscellaneous small items in at my desk and this works perfectly. The lid and drawer open and close easily, but the best part is every time I look at it I smile. What's better than seeing a skeleton drinking a bottle of tequila. This is another artist that I plan on following.
"My designs reveal a tiny bit of Mexico that I carry in my heart."
Latest Update"My husband Ariel and I have worked with you since 2004. We began right after moving from Matamoros. We discovered you at a craft... read more