Handmade Lacquer Treasure/Storage/Gift/Jewelry Box With Intricately Hand-etched Design (Thailand)

Use this elegant and colorful northern Thai lacquer treasure box as a striking accent piece, jewelry box, or anything else you can imagine. The exterior of the box is beautifully embellished with hand-etched and intricately designed purple flowers, green foliage and red, white and yellow patterns. All the colors are created from natural pigments resulting in a matchless handcrafted piece. The lid wraps around the front and back in a unique curved shape, while the two vertical sides feature softly rounded edges. The shiny black base is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer followed by a two-month drying process, resulting in 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 glossy finish. This beautiful 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 home or office space. Made from strong, durable mango wood, it measures 8 inches wide x 4.5 inches long x 2.5 inches high. AsiaEXP brings you handicrafts of exceptional quality from a variety of Eastern cultures, while simultaneously supporting talented Asian craftsmen and their creative traditions. By purchasing this product you are not only acquiring a beautiful handmade creation, but also helping to sustain the local artisans and 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 purple, green, red, white, and yellow

• Unique oblong shape; store jewelry or other personal treasures -- or use as stand-alone accent piece

• Lid wraps around the front and back in a curved shape while protecting contents from dust and light

• Handmade with unique techniques using natural mango wood and natural pigments

• 8 in. W x 4.5 in. L x 2.5 in. H