Royal Persia Handmade Papier Mache Persian Motif Jewelry Box _artisan--novica-artisan-10132 The Holy Family wears warm

The Holy Family wears warm ponchos — Mary in a shawl and Joseph in a chullo cap with ear flaps

with a complex look that captures the feeling of a Balinese rain

With a body carved from naturally curved bamboo root and the remainder crafted from acacia

These dangle earrings are handcrafted shapes in sterling silver frame citrine stones above oval-shaped lapis lazuli

Royal Persia Handmade Papier Mache Persian Motif Jewelry Box _artisan--novica-artisan-10132 The Holy Family wears warmInspired by Persia's beautiful carpets, Mohammad Hussain Baba creates a petite jewelry box for personal treasures. He works in the style of Kashmir, crafting the container of weeping willow wood. He then covers it with papier mache in an art form that originated in Persia in the 15th century and paints the intricate images by hand. They are protected with a coat of lacquer, and the box is lined with black velvet. materials: Weeping willow wood, papier