A solid carved wood box from Mexico — hinged, brass-latched, square, with a colorful fruit motif tile set into the lid. Traditional Mexican carving runs the full border of the top. Inside, red velvet lining. No maker's mark, but the craftsmanship speaks clearly enough.
The kind of piece that moves easily from room to room: jewelry on the dresser, recipe cards in the kitchen, keys by the front door. Rustic in the best sense — handmade, warm, built to last.
A lovely housewarming gift or a quiet addition to a shelf of collected things.
