Jewellery box - Thuya - Thuya handmade Marquetry
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Handcrafted Thuya wood jewelry box from Morocco, dating to 1990–2000, in an antique Art Deco style with hand-cut geometric marquetry, measuring 20 cm wide, 12 cm deep and 6 cm high, in excellent condition.
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Bring the warm, aromatic elegance of Moroccan artistry into your home with this magnificent Thuya wood jewelry box. Entirely handcrafted by local master artisans in Essaouira, this piece showcases geometric marquetry lines, making it a perfectly elegant and functional artifact for storing jewelry, watches, or precious keepsakes.
The Raw Material & Craftsmanship:
Rare Thuya Burl: Crafted from solid Moroccan Thuya root (loupe de thuya), a highly prized and increasingly rare wood known globally for its spectacular, swirling grain, deep reddish-brown hues, and lingering, natural aromatic scent.
Masterful Marquetry: The lid features a precise, hand-cut geometric lattice pattern, intricately inlaid with contrasting bright lemon wood and rich dark ebony accents.
Tactile Authenticity: The interior reveals the raw, unvarnished beauty of the wood with a practical partitioned layout, while the exterior has been polished to a flawless, gleaming finish that only traditional hand-buffing can achieve.
A Piece of History:
The coastal city of Essaouira has been the revered epicenter of Moroccan woodwork for centuries. This box represents the culmination of generational knowledge, where every precise cut and inlay is performed entirely by hand, far removed from industrial mass production. It is a true celebration of nature's raw beauty and historic human craftsmanship.
A unique opportunity for collectors of authentic, handmade artifacts.
Your piece will be meticulously packaged and dispatched swiftly with trackable shipping.
Bring the warm, aromatic elegance of Moroccan artistry into your home with this magnificent Thuya wood jewelry box. Entirely handcrafted by local master artisans in Essaouira, this piece showcases geometric marquetry lines, making it a perfectly elegant and functional artifact for storing jewelry, watches, or precious keepsakes.
The Raw Material & Craftsmanship:
Rare Thuya Burl: Crafted from solid Moroccan Thuya root (loupe de thuya), a highly prized and increasingly rare wood known globally for its spectacular, swirling grain, deep reddish-brown hues, and lingering, natural aromatic scent.
Masterful Marquetry: The lid features a precise, hand-cut geometric lattice pattern, intricately inlaid with contrasting bright lemon wood and rich dark ebony accents.
Tactile Authenticity: The interior reveals the raw, unvarnished beauty of the wood with a practical partitioned layout, while the exterior has been polished to a flawless, gleaming finish that only traditional hand-buffing can achieve.
A Piece of History:
The coastal city of Essaouira has been the revered epicenter of Moroccan woodwork for centuries. This box represents the culmination of generational knowledge, where every precise cut and inlay is performed entirely by hand, far removed from industrial mass production. It is a true celebration of nature's raw beauty and historic human craftsmanship.
A unique opportunity for collectors of authentic, handmade artifacts.
Your piece will be meticulously packaged and dispatched swiftly with trackable shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Style subtype
Art Deco inspired
Wood type
Thuya
Title additional information
Thuya handmade Marquetry
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Morocco
Material
Wood
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
6 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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