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

Let the elegance of this colorful hand-etched lacquer bowl accent your home or office decor. This durable, smoothly rounded bowl is coated with fine black lacquer and the exterior is hand-etched with floral patterns which are then exquisitely embellished with hand-painted colors. Use this beautiful lacquer bowl for storing everyday items or use it as decoration on a table, desk or counter top. Place freshly picked flowers in the bowl to further accessorize your living area. This bowl's graceful and colorful hand-etched floral design will add beauty to any room in the house. This stunning piece is expertly handcrafted by talented artisans 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, 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 3 inches high x 6 inches in diameter. 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 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

• 6 in. L x 6 in. W x 3 in. H