decorative paintings

With this breathtaking wooden jewellery box, you can take home an authentic lacquered artwork from the city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan, where since the 16th century they have mastered the craft of lacquer miniature painting which is done on petite objects like decorative boxes, powder cases and more coated with several layers of lacquer for a shiny finish. Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali embellishes the lid of a walnut wood box with gold leaf accents, paints it by hand with tempera paints featuring intricate floral and vine motifs and finishes by applying five layers of lacquer.

Keep your most treasured rings, necklaces, earrings and more on a luxurious jewellery box embellished with gold leaf accents, exquisite hand-painted floral and vine motifs and five coats of lacquer for an elegant lustrous finish. This lovely accessory fit for a queen is crafted from walnut wood and decorated entirely by hand by Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali in the tradition of the classic lacquer miniature paintings of the city of Bukhara that date back to the 16th century.

In this captivating jewellery box, Mukhamedali depicts an enchanting scene of a woman adorned in a traditional Uzbek robe and turban immersed in tranquility within an alluring pomegranate garden. The skilled artisan meticulously hand-paints each detail drawing inspiration from the techniques and motifs of the revered Uzbek art form known as lacquer miniature painting. The box itself is expertly crafted from walnut wood, lending a touch of elegance to its design. With its five layers of lacquer, this remarkable accessory not only serves as a functional jewellery box but also makes for a distinctive and alluring decorative accent, perfect for enhancing your favorite space.

Artisan Mukhamedali works with the techniques and motifs of the traditional Uzbek art known as lacquer miniature painting to craft an exceptional jewellery box that will always keep your most precious treasures safe. This accessory that can also be a wonderful addition to your home décor is made from walnut wood, decorated with hand-painted floral, vine and pomegranate tree motifs and finished with five coats of lacquer for extra gloss and protection.

Whether you use it as a jewellery box or as a decorative accent, this multicoloured design by Mukhamedali will captivate and dazzle because of its exquisite hand-painted floral, vine and pomegranate tree motifs. The lovely accessory is made from walnut wood and finished with five layers of lacquer in the fashion of the traditional Uzbek art known as lacquer miniature painting.

The city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan has been renowned since the 16th century for being a capital of the folk art style called lacquer miniature painting, which are paintings on small objects like decorative boxes, powder cases and more finished with several coats of lacquer for extra gloss and protection. This awe-inspiring jewellery box crafted from walnut wood is entirely decorated by hand by Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali using gold leaf accents, tempera paints and five layers of lacquer that make the floral and vine-themed accessory a stylish way for keeping your beloved treasures safe and organised.

Gliding majestically down a wide river, the royal boat or suphannahong is a regal sight. Nantana Sompamitre depicts a scene inspired by ancient Thai temple paintings. Depicted in golden foil on lacquered mango wood, it graces a box for business cards.

Hand-painted with a charming elephant motif, Subin Tositarat's luxurious lacquerware box adds vivid colour and exemplary craftsmanship to your home decor. Thai artisans hand carve the decorative box from mango wood, coating the surface in glossy black lacquer before painting the elephant in bright colours.

A Thai landscape comes into sharp relief against a dark background on Subin Tositarat's gorgeous lacquerware box. Thai artisans hand carve the decorative box from mango wood, coating the surface in glossy black lacquer before painting the countryside scene in bright colours.

Walking through a forest of golden foliage, a family of elephants enjoys a day of leisure. This scene of tradition is inspired by the mural paintings of central Thailand. Nantana Sompamitre hand-carves the statuette from mango wood and coats it with several layers of lacquer, which she prepares from the Gluta usitata tree and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks.

Sompamitre executes the moving scene with a traditional gilding technique called lai rot nam (watered pattern). First the patterns are engraved free-hand with a sharp-pointed tool, and then the piece is dusted with a wooden powder. The black background is covered with a yellow gummy paint, which comes from a tree resin that has been placed in water for a day. After that, a thin coat of lacquer is applied to the entire surface and, before it dries, gold leaf is placed over it. The piece is then left to dry for approximately 20 hours. Finally, the whole lacquerware is thoroughly rinsed in water rinsing out impurities or unattached gold leaf. The result is a piece of rich artistry, where shimmering gold engraved designs contrast against a high-gloss black background.

Subin Tositarat's decorative box lets you take a little piece of the Thai countryside home. Thai artisans hand carve the decorative box from mango wood, coating the surface in glossy black lacquer before painting the countryside scene in bright colours.

Painted against a dark backdrop, the countryside scene on Subin Tositarat's lacquerware box shimmers with vivid colour. Thai artisans hand carve the decorative box from mango wood, coating the surface in glossy black lacquer before painting the countryside scene in bright colours.