Case - Thuja root - Thuya Burl Box

This chest is an exceptional piece, entirely handcrafted in genuine thuya burl, one of the world's most precious and sought-after woods, sourced exclusively from Morocco.

The natural figure of the burl is striking: speckling, small knots and swirls in deep hues of amber, honey, copper and mahogany. These patterns are neither painted nor drawn: they are the natural marks of the burl, presented as they appeared in the wood. The contrast with the iridescent reflections of mother-of-pearl gives the box a character that is both warm and precious.

Thuya burl is a true rarity. 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 portion of trees produce it, making it a rare, limited material that is increasingly difficult to find.

Another asset: the natural thuya has a warm and pleasant natural fragrance, which delicately perfumes its contents and its surroundings. An authentic scent, unique to this noble wood, that endures over time.