A refined decorative dish from the imagination of Daeng Thanunchai. Dark borders tinged with green rotate with lacquered beauty, focusing attention upon the eggshell mosaic at the bottom. Lends a spectacular sense of Thai artistry to any décor. For decorative purposes only.
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.
Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and spread out on paper towels to dry. Once dry, they are cracked into small pieces and arranged in a mosaic pattern. Then lacquer is once again applied to the piece and the shells are placed onto this fresh coat. The work is then lacquered twice, and once the lacquer is dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring gleam.
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Beautifully crafted
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I was blown away when this beautiful vase arrived at my home. Its amazing to know that it is made from bamboo and lacquer - even from its light weight one would not guess how it was made. Daengs work is superior in its artistry, the colors shimmer and the finish is truly breathtaking. There arent enough superlatives... This was a gift and the recipients love it and were just as amazed with it as was I. It was so tempting to keep it!
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It is just great ? it is intended for my wifes desk in her office.
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"I must use all my knowledge and experience, be extremely focused, and above all very patient."
"My name is Daeng Thanunchai and I have been crafting lacquer wares for over forty years. I was born the 6th of February, 1946 in northern... read more