These boxes are made from two contrasting timbers – ash and American black walnut. An ash box has walnut inlays, while a walnut box has ash inlays.

The inlays are solid and go right through the lid. As each lid is made individually, the cross over point of the ‘winding paths’ varies, and this adds extra uniqueness to each box.

Inside are two lift out jewellery storage trays, with an area underneath where the trays sit for the storage of larger items.

The trays and the bottom of the jewellery box are lines with an aubergine coloured faux suede material.

The box is 28cm wide (left to right), 17cm deep (front to back), and 15cm high (top to bottom).

Over time the box will develop a natural patina. No special care is required, other than an occasional dusting with a soft cloth. Never use a spray-on furniture polish on the box.

The name ‘winding paths’ comes from the idea how paths meander and cross over a landscape.
Taking this concept, solid wooden inlays cut right through the box lid and are visible on all the lid surfaces – the top, the bottom in reverse and the two edges.
I have used this idea in the production of furniture and have made both console tables and coffee tables that have ‘winding paths’ across the table top.