Soapstone (Pyrophilite) is a naturally occurring stone found in mines in
Northern India. It is very soft and smooth to touch. It comes in many
shades of white, green and brown. Artisans in the city of Agra, India
(home of world famous Taj Mahal) have carved beautiful articles from
this wonderful stone for decades. One of the most popular item are the
trinket boxes that come in various shapes and sizes and with beautiful
floral designs. Many of these boxes also feature hand-carved or painted
objects like Elephants, Horses, Cats, Ducks etc. People all over the
world have enjoyed these gorgeous works of art for years, and now is
your chance to get one for yourself!!
The box featured here has a beautiful Sparrow Bird painted on the
lid which is Hinged. It can be great for solid INCENSE or POTPOURRI or
POWDER. Naturally it can be a great trinket box on your dresser, in your
bathroom or even on your office desk. Show off your great taste and
personal style by adding thess elegant soap stone jewelry box to your
collection today.
