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Poppy Box
93,30 €
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Small‑batch craft production. The time counts from your order.Each of its red petals carries a message of resilience, remembrance and hope. Thin layers of eight natural and dyed woods, composed in marquetry, give soul to the poppy on this smoked eucalyptus box. A reminder to value the moment, and not to forget.
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Marquetry in eight woods
Poppy Box
A red poppy in marquetry, on a box of smoked eucalyptus.
Story of the piece
Poppy Box
Wood holds what time cannot erase.
Since antiquity, the poppy has been associated with sleep and rest. But it was in the lands scarred by war that this flower found its deepest symbolism: a silent tribute to those who fell in the First World War.
It opens in the morning and wilts as the sun sets. And it is always reborn — resilient, red. Even in lands marked by history's pain.
Jacky Cavallari trained at the École Boulle and is today one of the few living masters of marquetry - the art that gives wood its colour, texture and life. With a precision that time does not rush.
For this smoked eucalyptus box, the artisan chose eight woods, such as green-dyed sycamore, orange-dyed maple and red-dyed tulipwood, and with them composed the poppy. Layer upon layer, using the same traditional marquetry technique employed in the 18th century.
A box in which to keep memories. The ones we should never forget.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
Palette8woods
Dyed sycamore, maple and tulipwood, among others, form the flower.
TechniqueXVIIIcentury
Traditional marquetry, the same technique used in the eighteenth century.
Length12cm
8 cm wide and 5 cm high.
It opens in the morning, fades at sunset. And always returns.
See the piece
See every detail.
Overview
Open box and lid
With the lid set beside it, both the motif and the interior are visible.
- 1The poppyRed petals composed in dyed woods.
- 2The stemA fine line crossing the lid.
- 3The interiorSmooth walls, ready to hold small objects.
Lid ajar
The lid on the box
The lid sits over the box and lets the interior show.
- 1The poppyRed petals composed in dyed woods.
- 2The stemA fine line crossing the lid.
- 3Smoked eucalyptusThe base wood of the box.
Closed box
The marquetry lid
Closed, the box shows the full composition on smoked eucalyptus.
- 1The poppyRed petals composed in dyed woods.
- 2Smoked eucalyptusThe base wood of the box.
- 3The filletA red line finishes the base of the box.
Interior
The open box
Without the lid, the interior and the thickness of the walls come into view.
- 1The interiorSmooth walls, ready to hold small objects.
- 2The rimWhere the lid rests.
- 3Smoked eucalyptusThe base wood, seen from the side.
MEET THE MAKER
THE MASTER WHO PAINTS WITH WOOD
Jacky Cavallari is the master marqueter and ebonist who uses wood as his colour palette, creating detailed compositions through the hand-fitting of thin wood veneers, blending the rigour of the École Boulle with inspiration drawn from flora and fauna.
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Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Smoked eucalyptus box with the poppy in marquetry by Jacky Cavallari, École Boulle master. Eight woods laid veneer over veneer.
Which region is it from?
It comes from Estremadura, in Portugal. At Ra-Ro, every piece is tied to its origin and to the territory where it is made.
Who makes this piece?
It is made by Jacky Cavallari, in Lisboa, the producer Ra-Ro works with directly for this piece.
What technique is used?
This piece is made using the Marchetaria technique.
Are all pieces identical?
As a handmade piece, it may vary slightly from one example to another. That variation is part of its authenticity.
Where do you ship?
We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil.
How do returns work?
You have 14 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
A box to keep the memories we should never forget.
93,30 € · available to ship
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