* Only 2 Available * Dimensions: 1.5 inches by 2 inches tall. Birch Bark Box from Russia - Small Round Flower Pattern Box. Approximately 2-inches tall with a 1.5-inch diameter. All of our birch bark boxes are imported directly from St. Petersburg, Russia. Each box is unique and quantities of any particular style box are limited. The elegant designs and intricate work is captivating – these birch bark boxes will be treasured and displayed in your home year round. These beautiful small boxes are the ideal container for gifts of jewelry, trinkets, and other small objects. The packaging itself becomes a treasured keepsake!

Birch bark products, including crafted boxes, have a long history in Russia and Siberia. The birch bark is collected only during a brief period in June and from trees that have been marked for logging. As a medium, birch bark has properties between paper and wood. Like paper, the bark can be made into sheets and subsequently painted or bent into flexible shapes. Like wood, the bark is durable, waterproof, and can be carved. Today’s artists still meticulously hand-carve the boxes using a variety of special tools to create these small works of art. In Russian folklore, it was believed that touching a birch tree restored emotions and helped reduce stress. Parents made talismans and toys from birch bark for their children called igrushki-oberegi (guardian toys) to protect them against evil.