Handmade Hand-Lacquered Decorative Gold Leaf Octagonal Tray (Thailand)

Accent your home or office decor with the classic look of this gold leaf octagonal display tray. Intricately detailed, hand-etched designs are embellished with genuine gold leaf, creating a look of striking elegance. Place flowers or your favorite decorative items on this tray to accessorize any room. This beautiful lacquer accessory 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. Measures 15 inches wide x 10 inches long x 1 inch high. AsiaEXP brings you authentic handcrafted goods from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase you are not only receiving a beautiful handicraft, you are also supporting a great cause. By shopping with us you help to sustain the talented individuals making these fine products and preserve the rich cultural heritage of Thailand. The handcrafted nature of this product will cause 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.

• Stunning hand-etched gold leaf floral motif is reminiscent of ancient Thai art

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

• Unique octagonal shape makes this a beautiful stand-alone accent piece

• Entirely handmade by skilled northern Thai artisans

• 15 in. W x 10 in. L x 1 in. H