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Cultural & Historical Provenance Indulge in a beautiful study of contrast with this curated pairing of two vintage lidded decorative boxes. Bringing together clean-lined mid-century geometric minimalism and vibrant, hand-painted South Asian folk art, this set is designed to bring natural texture, story, and practical elegance to your vanity, desk, or entryway. Box 1: Two-Tone Exotic Wood Geometric Keepsake Box Dimensions: 6.8" L x 4.0" W x 2.8" H Artisanal History: A masterclass in minimalist design, this striking box features an elongated hexagonal profile with faceted edges. It is crafted from two contrasting hardwoods: the heavy, slip-on lid showcases a rich, deeply grained dark wenge or palmwood, while the base is carved from a smooth, blonde linden wood. The interior is fully lined in a protective, premium black velvet. This piece draws inspiration from Scandinavian modern design, which celebrates geometric purity and allows the organic beauty of raw timber grains to serve as the ornament. Box 2: Foreside Hand-Painted Bee Folk Art Octagonal Box Dimensions: 6.0" L x 3.3" W x 2.2" H Artisanal History: Crafted by hand in India for the Foreside artisan collective, this elongated octagonal wood box features hand-painted bees and insects in vibrant pigments of yellow, turquoise, forest green, and brick red on a distressed charcoal-painted background. The lid is framed by a traditional gold-painted geometric border. In Indian folklore and Vedic spiritual traditions, the bee (Bhramari) is a highly auspicious symbol of focus, divine connection, and the sweet nectar of life. This rustic piece honors the generational wood-painting traditions of northern India, giving historic folklore a charming, modern functional home. Specifications Materials: Wenge/Palmwood, Maple, Sheesham Wood, Painted Pigments, Velvet Lining Lot Size: Set of 2 coordinating vintage lidded boxes Condition: Excellent vintage condition with natural aged wood characteristics; the painted box features beautiful, intentional rustic distress.
