TESORO
BOXES
Each
unique box is crafted from North American black
walnut, North American cherry or Honduras
mahogany with an exotic wood or abalone inlay.
The box measures
approximately 5 inches long by 3.25 inches wide
and is 1.5 inches deep. The box has
solid brass hinges and a solid brass latch. The
inside top and bottom are lined with a magnetic
material making these boxes perfect for holding
your needles, small embroidery scissors,
tekobari, and other small stitching tools. Choose
from the following styles:
Walnut, cherry or mahogany:
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with
geometric strip inlay Price:$48.00 |
$48.00 |
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with
circular geometric inlay $52.00 |
$52.00 |
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with
circular abalone inlay $59.00 |
$59.00 |
Nino
also makes a Tesoro
Box which is 7 inches long, 3 inches wide and 1.5
inches deep, lined again with
magnetic material but designed with a special
compartment to hold a hand-crafted wood laying
tool
These boxes are special order items and can be
made out of various exotic hardwoods, with or
without inlays. They include a wooden laying tool
crafted of the same wood as the box. Depending
upon the type of inlay used the price for these
very special boxes ranges from $75.00 to $135.00.
If
you have a special wish for a Tesoro box of a
certain size or shape we can accommodate you.
Please ask.
Circular Needle
Box
Hand-turned circular box
with either one or four compartments for your
needles. The ultimate in a needle case. Each box
is unique. Some customers have begun collecting
these. Size is approximately 3.5 inches high and
1.75 inches in diameter. The boxes are made from
exotic woods selected to “show off” the
beautiful qualities of the wood. Tops are brass
threaded. The natural colors of the woods range
from lipstick red to black. Truly quite special.
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One
compartment |
$27.00 |
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Four
compartments |
$29.00 |
Needle cases
Store and carry your needles in these attractive
hand-made cases. Made from a variety of exotic
woods and available with inlays of hardwood or
abalone. The three, four and five hole needle
cases can be made with circular wood inlays
depicting an Aladdin's Lamp, a hummingbird, a
duck in flight, an owl, a rose and other
interesting designs. These are available by
special order.
| Size |
with
geometric
strip
wood inlay |
with
geometric
circular
wood inlay |
with
circular
abalone inlay |
| 1 hole case |
$ 8.00 |
Not available |
$ 10.00 |
| 2 hole case |
$ 12.00 |
$ 14.00 |
$ 14.00 |
| 3 hole case |
$ 16.00 |
$ 24.00 |
$ 24.00 |
| 4 hole case |
$ 18.00 |
$ 26.00 |
$ 26.00 |
| 5 hole case |
$ 21.00 |
$ 28.00 |
$ 28.00 |
Wooden Laying Tools - Price:
$18.50
Silky smooth laying tool 5 to 6 inches long. If
you have never used a wooden laying tool you will
enjoy its light weight and luxurious feel. All of
these are hand turned – no two are
identical. They are crafted from various exotic
woods such as cocobolo, kingwood, tulipwood,
ebony and wild multicolors. Please specify light
or dark colored wood.
Wooden Laying Tool with Stainless
Steel Wrist Bracelet - Price: $30.00
A unique combination of a hand turned exotic wood
laying tool with a stainless steel wrist
bracelet. You wear the bracelet on your wrist and
let the laying tool hang when it is not in use. A
convenient combination which keeps your wood
laying tool safe and handy at all times.
Hand-Turned
Wood Case For Best Laying Tool - Price: $32.00
Hand turned circular case to carry your Best
Laying Tool. Each case is different, made from
beautiful exotic wood with brass fittings.
Nino
also makes decorative boxes with an opening in
the top to display your needlework, hand turned
wooden bowls, paperweights, bracelets, rings,
magnifiers with exotic wooden handles, wooden
trays, music boxes, footstools, sewing boxes, as
well as many other wooden items. Any of these can
be made to order. Please inquire.
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