Koa Jewelry Box with Hibiscus Marquetry

A masterpiece in marquetry, this hand-carved jewelry box has a beautiful top tray with multiple compartments for rings and earrings and ample storage underneath. The hibiscus design is stunning, reflecting Dave Reisland’s double-bevel marquetry technique. “Each piece is hand cut at 11 degrees into the background; the next part is cut to nest into the first piece... This technique allows each tapered piece to nest with its neighboring pieces, leaving virtually invisible seams. Each wood is chosen for the effect its color, grain direction, and figure have on the final design. “I combine the art with the craft so the tree's spirit can live on, enriching the lives of the people for whom it was created.” (David Reisland).*Marquetry creates pictures or scenes by laying veneer pieces into a veneer background.
Koa, Maple, Bubinga