Jewelry Box Created from of Thuya Burl

Among the exotic woods is Thuya Burl. It is only when you own a jewelry box made from this burl that you will be able to tell the difference. Tetraclicis Articulata is its botanical name. The tree sprouts independently and is found underground.

Morocco and the Atlas mountains are where Thuya burl is predominantly found. The meaning of the word 'Thuya' is sacrifice. Famous Moroccan jewelry boxes are made from Thuya burl. This wood is the favorite of old timers in the creation of a number of items.

Early churches still use the oil extracted from this wood to burn incense. You will find it in religious ceremonies as well. Because of its natural fragrance, Thuya burl is also used to make furniture in a number of churches.

Some ancient churches also use jewelry chests made of Thuya burl wood to store their choir costumes. The oil distilled from it is utilized to burn incense. When you work with burl it emits a lovely fragrance as well as oil.

Its beautiful aroma is the reason why Greeks and Romans used this extensively to make their furniture. Artisans need to put in minimal effort with this since the grain is twisted and when carved, turned and polished, it becomes easily pliable. Another plus point with this burl is that it loses some of its orange tint when it is exposed to sunlight. The wood is first dug up from under the ground and then extracted.

The stump of the tree is where the burl is found. A lathe is used to get the veneers. Jewelry boxes from Thuya burl come in a number of patterns since they are not carved but come with a unique glossy look. The boxes come in myriad shapes and sizes and artisans work wonders on them with their skill.

You will also find Thuya burl in marquetry. Though a dense wood, compared to others, Thuya takes to brass inlay work much better than other hardwoods. You can select from a single elaborate box or a set of boxes made of Thuya burl.

To make sure you have a real burlwood box look for the original characteristics of the burl such as nicks and the grain. This will be quite useful and will give out a cedar-like aroma. Your dresser will look classy and will smell good too.

This article was written by Rachael Celia Berlie and Ruth D’Souza Prabhu of MarqART Gift Shop. Our jewelry boxes are original works of art, no two creations are the same. Each wood shown has its own unique wood grain pattern and color. MarqART comes from combining the words marquetry (wood inlay) + Art (a creation of beauty) an apt name for our products. A fine addition to your dressing table or as a gift. Please visit http://www.marqartgiftshop.com to browse & buy exotic jewelry boxes that will give you a lifetime of pleasure!