Traditional Painted Walnut Wood jewellery Box from Uzbekistan, "Pomegranate Gallantry"

A gallant young man is surrounded by pomegranate fruits in a traditional scene painted by hand. As a symbol of fertility, pomegranates are popular in Uzbekistan, the dear homeland of master artisan Mukhamedali. Putting advanced woodworking techniques into practise, the artisan crafts this walnut wood jewellery box in a black base colour. With a rectangular shape, the accessory has various painted details that evoke the suzani style, famous in the region since ancient times.