Made by hand in Damascus by Mohammad Tarek Al-Dahh, one of the younger generation keeping this craft alive. Read his story →
This hand-carved rectangular box comes from the Damascene carving tradition. Mother-of-pearl is inlaid into the carving, and the dark walnut finish brings out the depth of the cuts and the warmth of the wood.
Inside, a wine-red velvet lining protects jewelry and keepsakes.
Piece Details
• Outside: 20.5 × 8 × 7 cm (8.1 × 3.1 × 2.8 in)
• Inside: 16.5 × 3.5 × 5.5 cm (6.5 × 1.4 × 2.2 in)
• Weight: 400 g (14.1 oz)
• Materials: beechwood, mother-of-pearl, wine-red velvet interior
• Packaging: comes in a soft velvet pouch
• Handmade, so no two pieces are exactly alike