Fern Gully

Christa Darshea
Title: Fern Gully
Artist: Christa Darshea
Altar Box Series
Medium: Hand-burned wood, inlaid with gemstones/stones
Dimensions: 5 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches

This handcrafted altar box by Galax-based multidisciplinary artist Christa Darshea features detailed pyrography (wood-burned imagery) inspired by [insert subject, e.g., “celestial symbolism,” “Appalachian folklore,” or “mystical botanicals”]. Each design is etched by hand, giving every box a one-of-a-kind character.
 
The piece is inlaid with natural gemstones and stones, adding texture, color, and spiritual resonance. Designed to be both functional and sacred, this box is perfect for holding keepsakes, jewelry, rings, crystals, or small personal treasures.
Darshea’s work draws from nature, old folk tales, and personal visions, often weaving mysticism and celestial imagery into everyday objects.
Function: Keepsake/jewelry box, altar use, decorative storage.