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With an earthen finish, this handcrafted plate makes a characteristic addition to your home decor. The enigmatic swirls of color at once hypnotize and inspire, revealing the decorative beauty of this one-of-a-kind item by Daeng Thanunchai.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks - is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface and the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

The beauty of Costa Rica can be expressed through different natural elements, motivating artisan Ruth Mora to craft her newest collection of compositions inspired by the region's forests. Working on a dried gourd, the artisan uses sweet colours to paint the front with a fuchsia heliconia portrait, a symbol of youth and grace. Perfect to create a tropical ambiance, this decorative accent also comes with a hand-painted lid made from natural materials.

An offering vessel of exceptional allure, this footed bowl by Daeng Thanunchai is similar to those found in Buddhist temples brimming with wondrous flowers. Thanunchai handcrafts this chalice from coiled bamboo, adding original decorative accents with broken eggshells in the interior. The exterior is radiant in green-tinted lacquer. A captivating adornment for a sophisticated interior.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface and the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.

A mystical green tone is swallowed by the eddying design of this handcrafted bowl. Lacquered surfaces reveal the luxury of natural Thai colors, beautifully orchestrated by Daeng Thanunchai. Subtle in its elegance, the piece offers a singular accent to any space. For decorative purposes only; display stand not included.

To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree - and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.

The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface, then the object is left to dry for a few days. The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen.