Walnut Wooden Decorative Boxes

Wood carving is an ancient art. Walnut wood has always been preferred for the attractive and smooth finish it achieves. Walnut wood is hard, compact and tight grained. The color of walnut wood varies from creamy white to dark chocolate. Walnut wood turns into a dull brown color when dried in a kiln. When sun dried, walnut wood turns a rich purplish brown color. The color, grain and hardness of walnut wood make it ideal for making furniture and carving

Walnut Wooden Decorative Boxes:
Decorative boxes are used for packaging gifts or as decorative items. Exquisitely carved wooden decorative boxes form excellent show pieces. 17th and 18th century work boxes made out of carved walnut wood are sold as highly prized antiques. They are decorative as well as serve utilitarian purposes. Walnut wood jewelry boxes are still used by women all over the world. The Kashmir walnut wood jewelry boxes from India are very popular. They are carved with delicate leaves and vines. Very often these boxes have a secret lock which can be unlocked by pressing a panel hidden within the intricate carving. The secret of the hidden lock is revealed to the owner by the craftsman after the purchase is final. These decorative boxes make excellent gifts. Walnut wood gives the carved objects a rich color and glossy finish. Wood carved decorative boxes are rarely set with stones or other embellishments. The beauty of the box lies in the beauty of the wood. Other walnut wood decorative boxes include cigar cases, handkerchief and collar boxes
 
 
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Modern Use of Walnut Wood Boxes:
   

Nowadays wood carving has lost much of its popularity. The slow and time consuming work by skilled craftsmen has been replaced by machine made cheaper products. The lack of individuality in the objects has led to the decline in its popularity. However a few organizations are gearing up to bring back wood carving to its former glorious state.

 
 
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