Hand-Painted Lacquered and Gilded Wood Jewelry Box in Blue - Blossoming Blue Wood The Mexican artisan learned the

The Mexican artisan learned the art of ceramics from her father and now proudly runs a workshop alongside her husband and her sons

this bookmark demonstrates the beauty of alebrije art

Alejandra Aceves handcrafts this minimalist bracelet from faceted blue hematite beads combined with a contrasting macrame design

Masterfully crafted with traditional techniques

Hand-Painted Lacquered and Gilded Wood Jewelry Box in Blue - Blossoming Blue Wood The Mexican artisan learned theThe city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan has been renowned since the 16th century for being a capital of the folk art style called lacquer miniature painting, which are paintings on small objects like decorative boxes, powder cases and more finished with several coats of lacquer for extra gloss and protection. This awe inspiring jewelry box crafted from walnut wood is entirely decorated by hand by Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali using gold leaf accents, tempera