Vintage Hand Carved Wood Trinket Box Lot Balkan Folk Art Mini Cradle Pincushion For Sale

Up for sale is a charming, curated 4-piece lot of vintage hand-carved folk art vanity and trinket collectibles. Showcasing identical deep wood finishes and intricate geometric chip carving, this beautiful grouping is perfect for displaying jewelry, vanity items, or a collection of small miniatures. [1]

What’s Included in the Lot:

• Round Small Wooden Trinket Box: Features traditional geometric chip-carved notched bands along the belly and a hand-turned lid with a small top knob. Measures approximately 2" in diameter at the base.

• Saucer-Style Mandala Box: Intricately detailed with shallow multi-layered geometric chip carving and dark pyrography (wood burning) stippled accents creating a sunburst/mandala pattern on the lid. Measures approximately 3.5" in diameter.

• Miniature Wooden Cradle: Features traditional scrollwork on the headboard, elegant turned side pegs, and a hand-etched stylized heart and floral design on the panels. Ideal for use as an ornamental display dish or vanity tray. Measures approximately 6.5" L x 4.5" W.

• Miniature Traditional Leather Opanak Shoe Pincushion: Crafted to resemble a traditional Balkan peasant shoe (opanak) with intricate woven leather lacing, a curled toe, and a vibrant red fabric cushion insert. Measures just under 3" long.

Condition Details:

All 4 items are in wonderful vintage condition. The wood retains its original warm stain and authentic age patina with no cracks or structural issues. The fabric on the pincushion is clean and bright with crisp regional textile trim details.

Please see all photos for exact dimensions against the matrix ruler and closer inspection of the handmade craftsmanship.

Item Specifics:

• Condition: Used (Very good vintage condition with gorgeous natural wood patina)

• Material: Solid Hardwood & Leather

• Style: Folk Art, Primitive, Bohemian, Traditional Balkan

• Region of Origin: Eastern Europe (Yugoslavia / Balkan Region)

• Number of Items in Lot: 4