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Wood Marquetry Touched by nine different workshops in the UK, each marquetry board and box is brought to life by experts skilled in time- honoured crafts, including master joiners, a leather artist and a specialist in hand-lacquering, while the intricate marquetry requires the prowess of an artist who is an authority in the rare handcraft of wood inlay. An ancient and highly skilled technique that involves assembling pieces of wood veneer to form an intricate pattern or design, the craftsperson painstakingly inspects the different woods, looking for the varieties in tone, texture, grain, and movement that best describe the colours, shading and depth in Alexandra’s artwork. After precision- cutting the woods into miniature pieces, they are then assembled by hand. With all the hallmarks of a handcrafted product, the finished design is wonderfully natural and tactile. The Collaboration Process Designed to be straightforward, easy to arrange, and enjoyable from start to finish, the process of realising your bespoke Alexandra Llewellyn commission is collaboratively supported at every juncture. The first step is probably the only challenging one – deciding whether you prefer a backgammon board, playing cards box, poker set, chess board – or even something else. But here too, Alexandra’s team will help you choose the product that is best suited to your needs. Then, Alexandra Llewellyn will personally consult with you to ensure the perfect finished product, from the design to the choice of branding, playing pieces, and additional personalisation options. To finalise the design, Alexandra will provide detailed photo-real digital renders of your commission, with the flexibility for two sets of revisions in order for you to confidently sign off your final bespoke design. During the creation process, your custom commission will be crafted by Alexandra’s highly skilled artisans, all of whom are based in workshops in the UK, a process that takes approximately two to four months depending on the size of the order. The finishing touches are as elegant and refined as the artistic creations they encompass: presented in a velvet pouch, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and care instructions. Commissions are dispatched in sustainable packaging custom made to fit your bespoke product and protect it while it is travelling to its final destination anywhere in the world. When we saw these uniquely beautiful and specialised gifts, we knew we had to share them with our readers. We think you’ll agree that Alexandra Llewellyn is creating one-of-a-kind gifts that will become cherished heirlooms for a lifetime. For sales and enquiries, kindly email info@alexandrallewellyn. com, phone +44 (0)20 7183 1058 , or visit alexandrallewellyn.com. 338 | Simply Abu Dhabi