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About this item: Mohammad Hussain Baba pays tribute to the beauty of Persian rugs with his decorative wood box. The Indian artisan hand carves the box from weeping willow wood and a layer of papier mache before hand painting the surface with a pink floral pattern. Inside, a polyester velvet lining cushions your trinkets, while the outside is coated in a glossy lacquer for shine and protection.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....