Case - Thuja root - Thuya Burl Box

This jewelry box is a piece of distinction, entirely handmade in genuine thuya veneer, one of the world's most precious and sought-after woods, sourced exclusively from Morocco. It is adorned with natural mother-of-pearl inlay finely embedded, which adds a touch of sparkle and refinement to the whole.

The natural pattern of the thuya is striking: speckles, small knots, and swirls in deep amber, honey, copper, and mahogany tones. These motifs are not painted or drawn: they are the natural marks of the wood, presented as they appeared in the trunk. The contrast with the iridescent reflections of the mother-of-pearl gives the box a character that is both warm and precious. Each piece is unique, and its grain cannot be reproduced.

Thuya wood is truly rare. It grows slowly in the stump and roots of old trees, often centuries old, and it takes decades, even centuries, for it to reach a size large enough to be worked. Only a tiny fraction of trees produce it, making it a scarce, limited material that is increasingly difficult to find.