Cart
0
Jacky CavallariRa-Ro IndexVery RareWhat is the Ra-Ro Index?
Handmade byJacky Cavallari
Bee-Eater Box
116,20 €
Made to order · Ships in about 4 weeks
Small‑batch craft production. The time counts from your order.Agile and curious, the bee-eater is a small bird with vividly coloured feathers, here rendered in marquetry from 20 layers of natural and dyed woods, bringing this ash box to life. A place to keep the moments that feel fleeting, but that we want to preserve.
Read the story of the piece- Shipping to Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil
- Free returns within 30 days
- Secure, encrypted payment
Handmade byJacky CavallariDimensions
Shipping and returns
Shipping time: More than 4 weeks
We ship to Portugal, the rest of Europe, the US, Canada and Brazil. You have 30 days to return the piece free of charge. Payment is secure and encrypted.
Marquetry on ash
Bee-Eater Box
The bee-eater in marquetry, perched on a box of ash.
Story of the piece
Bee‑Eater Box
Wood holds what time cannot erase.
With elegant agility, it flies through open fields and woodlands, displaying its vivid plumage as it precisely chases down insects. This is what nature teaches us, to treasure the small moments that pass quickly, but that we never forget.
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 ash box, the artisan chose natural woods such as maple, mahogany, ebony and tulipwood dyed blue, and with them composed the bee-eater. Layer upon layer, using the same traditional marquetry technique employed in the 18th century.
A box in which to preserve the memory of good moments.
In numbers
The piece in facts.
TechniqueXVIIIcentury
Traditional marquetry, the same technique used in the eighteenth century.
Length16cm
12 cm wide and 5 cm high.
Moments that pass quickly. But that we never forget.
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 bee-eaterBright feathers, with blue-dyed tulipwood in the palette.
- 2The branchThe perch where the bird pauses.
- 3The interiorSmooth walls, ready to hold small objects.
Detail
The motif head on
Standing upright, the lid shows the design in full.
- 1The headThe fine beak of a precise insect hunter.
- 2The bee-eaterBright feathers, with blue-dyed tulipwood in the palette.
- 3The branchThe perch where the bird pauses.
- 4Background in ashThe base wood that frames the motif.
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.
DISCOVER THE STORYFrom the same maker
More from Jacky Cavallari
Questions
Everything you need to know.
What is this piece?
Ash box with the bee-eater in marquetry by Jacky Cavallari, École Boulle master. Maple, mahogany, ebony and tulipwood 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 30 days for a free return.
Is payment secure?
Yes, all payments are processed securely and encrypted.
A box to keep the memory of good moments.
116,20 € · available to ship
Buy nowShipping to Europe, US and Brazil30 days for free returnsSecure payment
More pieces
You may also like
Your journey
