Description This beautiful vintage box is perfect for offerings. For many centuries the Hutsuls in western Ukraine carved various wooden items. They are famous for their Wood carving (різблення художне; rizblennia khudozhne). Creating wooden plates, spoons, bowls, canes, furniture, cards, sleds, gates, beams, gables and decorated them with designs. Richly carved crosses and three-armed candlesticks played an important role in family and religious rituals. The ornamentation of Hutsul wood carving is flat and geometric. Enriched with coloured inlays of wood, bone, wire, mother-of-pearl, and beads. In central and eastern Ukraine designs are flat with mostly geometric rosettes, zigzags, semicircles and occasional floral motifs. The incisions are deeper, and the relief higher. Hand made by Hutsul master wood carvers from the Carpathian Mountains. This Ukrainian treasure features wood, crystal, bead, & stone inlay with metal accents. Purchased in the 90’s in Galicia, Ukraine.
