Lace-maker's Box - Box Of Love – Small Carved Lace-maker's Box – Folk Art

Late 19th – early 20th century
Private collection in Montlet, Haute-Loire, Auvergne

A charming little lace-maker’s box carved from softwood, part of the Auvergne folk art tradition and, more specifically, among the objects made for the personal use of lace-makers.

This miniature box features a particularly intricate geometric design, entirely carved with a knife. The lid is adorned with rosettes and stylized petals, framed by a triangular frieze. The various sides feature a rich repertoire of swirling rosettes, star-shaped motifs, and plant branches.

This decorative vocabulary, both simple and highly graphic, is characteristic of folk art from the Haute-Loire region, an area deeply rooted in the tradition of bobbin lace-making.

The box retains a beautiful antique patina, highlighting the depth and vitality of its carved decoration.

Condition: good used condition, with signs of wear and an antique patina.

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