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A Brief Summary on Wooden Womens Jewelry Boxes

Jewelry boxes for women come in various sizes, shapes, and styles. Several types of material are used to make these boxes like leather, ceramic, cardboard, fabric, etc. But those made out of wood are the most attractive.

Jewelry boxes are made using different types of common and exotic wood. Some exotic woods that are popular for use in marquetry (wood inlays) done on these boxes are

• Red Nara
• Kewazinga
• English Brown Oak
• Zebrawood
• Walnut Burl
• Big Leaf Maple
• Thuya Burl
• Maple Burl Tan
• Spalted Poplar

Zebrawood is a very hard and heavy wood. It looks great but because of its coarse texture, it can be a bit difficult to work on it. Its grain is usually wavy or inter-locked and the wood is quartersawn (cut at right angles to the growth ring). It is brought from Congo and other places like Cameroon in Central America and its name is due to the resemblance to the zebra with its pale golden yellow or brown background striped with dark brown streaks. It looks great when used in marquetry to decorate wooden jewelry boxes.

English Brown Oak is just an infected English Oak tree! Its rich and beautiful honey-brown shades are the result of a fungal infection that causes the color of the wood to change. It gets much darker in time but is still an awesome wood for inlays.

Oak Burl is also not a tree by itself but is a malignant growth caused by stress due to environmental factors or human interference. It is usually covered completely by bark and grows mostly in standalone oaks as then it has space to grow. With the right tools, it is fairly easy to work on oak burl although it is a hardwood. Only the American Oak Burl can be stained.

Jewelry boxes are made of different sizes and shapes and sometimes you might find a really unusual shape that will make an excellent gift. There are boxes shaped like a pirate's treasure chest, an old book, an outdated powder box, suitcase, or an ancient lamp, etc. Handcrafted wooden boxes have universal appeal because of the wood inlays and other embellishments that make the boxes stand out.

These handmade wooden boxes complement the room's decor and can be kept on the dresser. Souvenirs, trinkets, and precious jewelry can be stored safely in these boxes. Storing in a jewelry box prevents the jewelry from getting tarnished and also helps you organize your jewelry and keeping it easily accessible whenever needed.

In most cases, these elaborately handcarved boxes attract more attention than the jewelry they hold! So, don't hesitate to make a lasting impression on the favorite woman in your life by gifting her a wooden jewelry box.

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