Handmade Hourglass Shaped Lacquer Vase With Intricate Hand-etched Design (Thailand)

Enhance your home decor with the Oriental elegance of this exotic hand-etched lacquer vase, created by talented craftsmen of Southeast Asia. This striking piece features an intricate, delicately hand-etched design of flowers in vibrant shades of pink and blue with green leaves, and a detailed array of patterns in white, red, blue and pink. All the colors are created from natural pigments. The glossy black finish is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer followed by a two-month drying process to achieve its rich luster. Northern Thai lacquerware 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. Expertly hand-carved into a unique hour-glass form and perfect for arranging dried flowers or as a stand-alone accent piece, this gorgeous vase will accent your home with Asian elegance. To ensure that it will be a cherished home accessory for many years to come, we suggest that you refrain from using water in this vase, so as to preserve the materials used to handcraft this stunning piece. Measures 12 inches high x 3 inches in diameter. This creation has been entirely handmade by skilled Thai artisans using only the finest natural materials. AsiaEXP scours the globe to bring you authentic handcrafted treasures made by talented artisans. By shopping with us you not only acquire an exceptional handicraft, but also support Asian artisans and their ancient creative traditions. The handcrafted nature of this creation will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual items. Measurements are approximate.

• Features an intricate, delicately hand-etched design of flowers in vibrant shades

• All the colors are created from natural pigments

• Glossy black finish is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer

• Hand-carved into a unique hour-glass form

• 12 in. H x 3 in. L x 3 in. W