These Decorative Boxes are skillfully handmade and delicately painted. The tradition of making lacquerware has been handed down through generations with villages being dedicated to the craft. It takes time to apply numerous layers of lacquer to the handmade the container. The lacquer had to be dried carefully. The outer colors show the craftsmanship involved. Each piece has its' own unique design. There is an inner "shelf" so to speak that fits into the bottom of the container with the top slipping over that. These make a great gift and can hold that special piece of jewelry.