The process was almost magical. The air in the studio seemed to vibrate with anticipation as Nonna Rosa applied her gloss to the wooden box. At first, it seemed to do nothing, but then, as if awakened by her touch, the wood began to glow. The carvings, once dull and flat, sprang to life, their details sharp and vibrant. The color deepened, richening to a warm, honey-like gold that seemed to pulse with an inner light.