Hand-lacquered Gold Leaf Decorative Jewelry / Gift Box (Thailand)

Spice up your home decor with this elegant gold leaf and black lacquer jewelry box. Both beautiful and functional, this box features intricate floral patterns on the top complemented by authentic gold leaf trim embellishing the perimeter. Use this stunning black and gold lacquer creation for decoration, storage of fine jewelry, keepsakes, or anything you can imagine. This beautiful accent piece is handcrafted by talented artisans in the village of Baan Thawai, located in the Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand. The lacquerware from this region is well known to interior designers worldwide, and is acclaimed for some of the globe's finest craftsmanship techniques. Lacquerware is created by applying the black resin of the "Lak" tree onto smoothly carved wood to give it a fine finish. Each piece receives a seven-layer coat of lacquer to ensure a high standard of quality and undergoes a two-month drying process to achieve a rich luster. Natural color pigments are used in the hand-painted designs. Measures 7 inches wide x 4 inches long x 2 inches high. This creation has been entirely handmade by skilled Thai artisans using only the finest materials. Experience the world from the comfort of home when you shop with AsiaEXP, bringing you a wide range of handmade creations from a variety of world cultures. By shopping with us you not only receive a unique and authentic handicraft, but also help to sustain local artisans and longstanding creative traditions of Thailand. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce slight variations from piece to piece in color, form, and sizing, adding to the unique quality of individual items. All measurements are approximate.

• Features a stunning floral design in genuine gold leaf on black lacquer

• Lustrous black base coat is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer

• Use to store jewelry and other personal treasures - or as a stand-alone accent piece

• Entirely handmade by skilled northern Thai artisans

• 7 in. W x 4 in. L x 2 in. H