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About this item: For a delightful addition to your home decor, this decorative box is presented by Mohammad Hussain Baba in India. Crafted from papier mache over weeping willow wood, the rectangular box is painted by hand with colorful maple leaf motifs. According to Baba, maple leaves are representative of peace and harmony. The box opens to a single-compartment interior for storing small items.Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
About our Artist: Indias Mohammad Hussain Baba says, I was born in Kashmir in 1991. Here, papier mache is an ancestral art form and Ive been attracted towards it since childhood. I realized that this craft is 450 years old and needs the attention of the young generation. My father taught me, and also my siblings. Learning anything needs practice and focus. Without practice and focus, I dont believe its possible to learn anything. I also believe there are no masters of a craft we focus and learn new things every day. We use paper and wood. What I like best is working with colors, and I love creating new designs. I get inspiration from my father and grandfather, who both worked day and night to promote this ancestral art....