Alf Thompson
Albany, WA

Autumn Leaves and Hoe Box

‘My jewellery box cabinet is made from figured jarrah, acquired some time ago in Denmark, WA. I had no plans for it at the time, but the beautiful piece of fairly rare wood dictated that it should be utilised to the full.

‘As the off-cut from Autumn Leaves sat on my bench I noticed its similarity to a lady’s shoe, hence the Shoe Box evolved. Due to their common origin I felt they should be entered together.

‘The lining of the cabinet is silk felt that I make especially to line my boxes. I make the felt to match the theme of the boxes; in this case I have used autumn tones.

‘The box was made on the bandsaw, hand finished and lacquered. Each drawer of Autumn Leaves signifies the falling leaves in our forest at this time of the year.'