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Lacquered wood offering centerpiece, "Khantok"

Product ID: 59614

Mystic in conception and antique in artistry, this lacquer khantok offering tray exudes solemn elegance and tradition. Nantana Sompamitre works... more

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Mystic in conception and antique in artistry, this lacquer khantok offering tray exudes solemn elegance and tradition. Nantana Sompamitre works alongside her trained artisans to create this piece, and they seek to preserve Thailand's kruang-kern, or "lacquerware heritage."

"This piece is inspired by the people's faith in Buddhism and their ceremonies," explains Sompamitre. "This is the real character of Lanna people, it represents this rich culture of ours."

To craft a piece such as this one, mango wood is carefully hand-shaped upon a lathe and then a mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks - is applied. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal which is polished before another coat is applied. This process is repeated up to twenty times, building up a rigid base, and a final polish is given with a sandpaper-like leaf. Then up to six coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat. The final layer is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, giving it a gleaming shine. Next a gilding technique called lai rot nam (watered pattern), is applied whereby it is firstly 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 lacquer ware 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.

  • 2.19 kgs
  • 4.8 lbs
  • 20.5 cm H x 39 cm Diam.
  • 8" H x 15.25" Diam.

  • Mango wood
  • Clean with a soft, dry cloth
  • Do not use abrasives
  • For decorative use only
  • Made in Thailand
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Thailandicon info
  • Product ID: 59614
  • Price includes VAT.
  • We will also cover duty and any import fees for items shipped from outside the United Kingdom.
Nantana Sompamitre
Nantana Sompamitre

Thailand

Lacquered wood boxes and home decor

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Lesley

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Sep 25, 2024

Pretty”

The bpx is well made and a nice addition to my collection. Only wish the green wasmore prominent like the photo shows. The green is a bit subdued.

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Dei

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Jul 04, 2024

Great Gift”

Great birthday gift! My friend loved them!

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Dr Karen

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May 27, 2024

Small treasures for small treasures”

These three lacquered wood fish boxes are very small so may not be practical for many though if someone loves fish they can be a great symbol. The boxes open for storage of very small items.

lacquered wood accent decoration table accent, storage of very small treasures

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