Handmade Decorative Lacquer Bowl With Hand-etched Hand-painted Floral Design (Thailand)

This decorative lacquer bowl is perfect for the placement of dried flowers, or simply as a striking accent piece in your favorite room. Colorful, intricately hand-painted designs embellish the hand-etched patterns along the perimeter of this bowl, a testament to the artisan's expertise in his village's time-honored creative traditions. This beautiful piece is expertly handcrafted, using only the finest materials, in the village of Baan Thawai, located in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand. The lacquerware from this region is well known to interior designers worldwide, 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 3 inches high x 9 inches in diameter. 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 stunningly hand-etched floral and patterned design

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

• Use as a stunning stand-alone accent piece in your dining room, kitchen or living room

• Striking colors from natural pigments are hand-applied by skilled northern Thai artisans

• 9 in. L x 9 in. W x 3 in. H