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Product ID: 137042

Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box, "Ivy Fantasy"

Name: Hand Carved Wood Jewelry Box, 'Ivy Fantasy'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 137042
Price: 89.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.0 (1 reviews)

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Rampant ivy flourishes with style transforming this jewelry box into sublime handcrafted artistry. Carving with elegant finesse, M. Ayub creates this extraordinary jewelry box from Kashmiri walnut wood. The box opens up to two compartments lined with soft velvet, and a smaller one is featured for rings. The box features a secret locking mechanism and can be opened by sliding the lower front panel of the box to the right side.

0.83 kgs
1.8 lbs

8.5 cm H x 20 cm W x 13 cm D
3.3" H x 7.75" W x 5" D

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US/Imperial

Walnut wood and velvet lining
Each artwork is unique -- wood grain, color, and pattern will differ slightly from picture
Free Gift Wrap? Yes
Premium Gift Wrap? Yes
Made in India.
Certified and shipped by our office in India

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06/29/2018

Verified Buyer

"Beautiful Box But Lock is a Pain"

Let me start by saying the artist did an amazing job carving this box. The detail is beautiful and I do love it. He is quite talented. Im giving it 3 stars because of its functionality. The locking mechanism is a pain. I broke the inside of the box trying to open it. The piece that locks it snapped right off. Apparently I didnt slide the secret panel enough and when I forced the lid up it snapped. I thought maybe it wouldnt open because it had too much lacquer. I had to force the panel so hard to get it to finish opening and to close it. Very bad idea. It is not an easy mechanism to move. Maybe mine is defective but I broke the inside trying to do it so now I cant even return it. Its too expensive to be this difficult. I recommend looking at one of the artists other boxes that dont lock like this. If it wasnt for the lock it would be a great decorative box.

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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.