Hand-Painted Lacquered and Gilded Wood Jewelry Box in Blue - Blossoming Blue Clearance24 a faceted disc of labradorite

a faceted disc of labradorite evokes the moon in this pendant necklace from India

Visitors are served cowÕs milk from orange gourds

5 carats of faceted round rose quartz are showcased in a sterling silver bezel setting

Glinting in the light

the roomy bag features a woven pattern in black and beige

Hand-Painted Lacquered and Gilded Wood Jewelry Box in Blue - Blossoming Blue Clearance24 a faceted disc of labradoriteThe 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