Handmade Decorative Lacquer Tray / Platter With Hand-etched Floral Design (Thailand)

Add a classic northern Thai touch to any room in your home when you decorate with this colorful hand-etched lacquer display tray. This octagonal tray is coated with fine black lacquer, etched with intricate floral patterns and embellished with pastel colors. Use this beautiful lacquer tray to decorate a table, desk, counter top or any decor. This 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 10 inches wide x 15 inches long x 1 inch high. This creation has been entirely handmade by skilled Thai artisans using only the finest materials. AsiaEXP brings you handicrafts of exceptional quality from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase you are not only receiving a beautiful product, you are also supporting a great cause. By shopping with us you help to sustain talented Asian artisans and to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Thailand. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce minor differences in design, color and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual creations. Measurements may vary slightly.

• Features stunning hand-etched floral motif in an array of pastel shades on black lacquer

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

• Unique octagonal shape, hand-carved by skilled artisans, makes this a beautiful accent piece

• Raised edges prevent items displayed on tray from slipping off

• 15 in. L x 10 in. W x 1 in. H