Anna: Detail of a carved wooden box, the largest of three nesting boxes, each with the same designs carved on the lids and sides. They're from Poland, and are a popular item for export. I see variations of them all over. These ones, however, are more than pretty nic-nacs. Some years ago my father made a trip to Poland, the first and only time he's been back to the country of his birth since coming to Canada shortly after WWII. He brought these back as a gift for me. The artist in me appreciates the designs, the colours and the technique. The sentimental part of me sees these and thinks of my father, and I find myself smiling.
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What a lovely pattern!
It's so nice to have things that link us to our loved ones. I have a collection of boxes too. I just posted about another collection I share with my mom on a different blog than you visited, linked in my name.
Oh, when you get to my profile, it's the Synchronizing one.
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it is a gorgeous detail and a very important connection to the past.
That's some really amazing craftsmanship -- what a treasure.
That is really beautiful and so sweet!
How lovely this is, both the story and the photo. Treasures are wonderful, especially when there is a family connection.
ooo, how beautiful - wonderful, sweet story too.
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