Handmade Jewellery Boxes and Watch Boxes: A Guide to Choosing One
Carved sheesham or naqshi lacquer? How to choose a handmade jewellery box, watch box or bangle stand, for yourself or as a gift.
Jewellery deserves a better home than a drawer or a plastic pouch. A handmade wooden box keeps rings, earrings, watches and bangles in one place, and it looks beautiful on a dressing table. At Sillanwali Handicrafts we make boxes in carved sheesham and in colourful naqshi lacquer, from small keepsakes to full sets.
Carved sheesham or naqshi lacquer?
Carved sheesham shows the natural grain of the wood, with patterns cut by hand. It suits a classic, understated dressing table and ages beautifully.
Naqshi lacquer is wood finished in layers of coloured lac, with patterns scratched through by hand. It's bright, glossy and a striking gift. Learn more in What is naqshi lacquer woodcraft?
What is naqshi lacquer woodcraft?
Our boxes, by need
A small keepsake. The Floral Jewellery Box is a small 4×4 inch box with a red floral lacquered lid, just right for rings, earrings or a small gift.
A simple carved box. The Carved Jewellery Box is hand-carved in plain sheesham, a good everyday choice.
A box in several sizes. The Patterned Jewellery Box is a lidded box available in four sizes, so you can pick one that fits your collection.
A complete set. The Hand-Carved Premium Wooden Jewellery Box Set has three carved sheesham boxes with brass clasps, about 10×6, 8×5 and 6×4 inches. Use them together for different kinds of jewellery.
Hand-Carved Premium Wooden Jewellery Box Set
For watches. The Naqshi Watch Box, 10 Slot is made in sheesham with black and gold naqshi work, a glass lid and red velvet pillows. It holds up to ten watches.
For bangles. The Fancy Wooden Bangle Stand is turned sheesham with six beaded arms and a weighted base, made for churiyan and bracelets.
Matching dressing table pieces. The Naqshi Powder Box and the round Fancy Lacquer Box pair well with lacquer jewellery boxes.
How to choose
- Count what you'll store. A few rings need a keepsake box. A large collection suits the three-box set.
- Separate by type. Keep bangles on a stand, watches in the watch box and small pieces in a lidded box, so nothing tangles.
- Match your room. Plain sheesham suits wooden furniture; naqshi adds colour to a simple room.
Caring for wooden boxes
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- Keep away from water, perfume spills and direct sunlight.
- Close lids to keep dust out.
- See How to care for lacquered wood for naqshi pieces.
How to care for lacquered wood
A gift that lasts
Jewellery boxes are a favourite for weddings, Eid, birthdays and bridal gifts. The watch box is a thoughtful gift for men. For more ideas, see our wedding and nikkah gift guide.
Order from Sillanwali Handicrafts
Every box is handmade in Pakistan. Prices are on each product page, with cash on delivery available. Browse gifts and boxes, or see bulk orders for gifting in quantity.