Handmade Lacquer Tissue Box Cover Intricately Hand-etched Design (Thailand)

Use this magnificently hand-decorated lacquer tissue holder in your bathroom, kitchen or bedroom, embellishing your decor with this highly decorative and unique accent piece, while providing functional storage for your tissue. The exterior has been intricately and painstakingly hand-etched with a beautiful floral and foliage design in rich shades of red, yellow, green and silver/white. All the colors are created from natural pigments. The lustrous black finish on which the design has been hand-etched 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. The bottom of the holder slides out for easy tissue replacement. This exceptional 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 6.5 inches high x 5.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches long. 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 design in rich colors on black lacquer background

• Provides functional tissue storage, or embellish any room by using it as a stand-alone accent piece

• Lid is easily removable for easy refilling of tissues

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

• 6.5 in. H x 5.5 in. L x 5.5 in. W