Handmade Lacquer Jar / Bowl Set With Intricately Hand-etched Design (Thailand)

Use this spherical lacquer bowl set as a decorative accent piece, to store your precious keepsakes, or anything else you can imagine. Hand-carved in proportion to each other, one large bowl and its lid encapsulate a second, medium-sized bowl and lid which, in turn, contain a third bowl-lid pairing. All three pieces are embellished with tremendously fine and detailed hand-etched floral designs in vibrant shades of red, blue, gold and lilac. All the colors are created from natural pigments. The lustrous black finish is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer followed by a two-month drying process, achieving a rich shine. 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. This unique home accessory is made by talented artisans in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand, and will bring the time honored traditions of these craftsmen into any decor. Made from strong, durable mango wood, it measures 4 inches high x 4 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.

• Jar comes in a set of three and is stackable for easy storage

• Intricately hand-etched purple flowers and foliage on a lustrous black lacquer

• Domed lid protects personal treasures from dust and sunlight

• Entirely handmade by skilled northern Thai artisans using natural mango wood and organic pigments

• 4 in. H x 4 in. L x 4 in. W