You're right, the woods you have used are stunning. The proportions are pleasing and the rounded top shows real skill and a keen eye. I would gently suggest that this particular knob, no matter how practical, does not add to the aesthetics of an otherwise very beautiful design. A hinge and tab would be equally practical and less distracting or perhaps an elongated lift that fits more with the rest of such an elegant box might be considered. There really is a lot to like in your work here. I really liked your string boxes and the "Boxes Gone Wild" designs are very intreaging. Thanks for sharing.
I love tea boxes and this design is certainly a super one. I do think you can use the knob design because of the shape and size of the box. I think smaller tea boxes are well suited to a lift off lid… the bigger the box, the more you need hinges.
Really, really nice…
Ellen
Beautiful box. Every box has its own look and this has the look of simplicity. Sometimes simple is best. I love the last pic that shows the ripple of the tiger maple. Very nice.