NOVICA Artisan Handmade Wood Batik Decorative Box Balinese Round Indonesia Jewelry Boxes Floral [3in H x 3.7in Diam.] ' Batik Circle'

Novica works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures.About this item: Bali's Gunadi presents this diminutive hand-carved box, crafted from pterospermum (or wadang) wood. The exterior of the box is adorned with a red and black floral pattern using traditional lost wax batik techniques. Handcrafted batik art--colors and pattern placement will varyAbout our Artist: "I was born in 1981 in a village near Yogyakarta, a city which is rich in art and culture. In Java, arts and crafts are typically used in custom events and batik art is closely associated with traditional ceremonies. My parents taught me about working hard to follow my dreams and to always think positive, to be wise and help others. The spirit of an entrepreneur grew within me, and I decided to resign from the company where I worked. The wood batik artisans in my village were unemployed, as the company where they worked was closed. Most of them are women, and I began organizing them. Now, they can work at home and have more time for their families. We work on wood with manual tools for the batik process which is time-consuming. We craft wood batik ornaments, accessories and decor with the best quality we can, and incorporate our traditional batik culture into our designs. By joining Novica, I hope people around the world will know better about us and our Javanese batik culture."

• Size: 3 in. H x 3.7 in. Diam.
• Handmade by Novica artisans using time-honored traditional methods
• Includes an official card certifying the item is authentic, artisan crafted and of exceptional quality
• Quality craftsmanship: Novica works with artisan Gunadi to craft this item
• Product info: Wadang wood