Hand-Painted Floral Papier Mache Jewelry Box from Uzbekistan - Floral Customs Cityscape After making the soft surfaces

After making the soft surfaces

Use care when handling to avoid breakage

yet swanky enough for a date night

meticulously arranged by the artisan to create that marvelous pattern full of vibrant energy

The earrings are crafted of sterling silver in a series of connected squares that are suspended from posts

Hand-Painted Floral Papier Mache Jewelry Box from Uzbekistan - Floral Customs Cityscape After making the soft surfacesUzbekistan's classic vision of nature decorates this elegant papier mache jewelry box. Imitating the traditional ornaments of the Silk Road, artisan Olimjon Omonov hand paints a floral scene in blue, yellow, orange and golden hues, all on a black base tone that adds a magnificent aura to the piece. Papier mache 0. 13 lbs 6. 8 inches L x 2 inches W x 1. 8 inches D