Hand-painted Lacquerware Round Treasure / Jewelry Box (Thailand)

Floral and abstract designs pattern the smooth curvature of this handcrafted lacquer mango wood box, making this a beautiful storage accessory for your home or office. Accented with intricate blue and silver designs, yellow trim and colorful flowers, this dome-shaped lacquerware box is expertly handcrafted by talented artisans in the village of Baan Thawai, located in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand. This region is well known to interior designers worldwide for its superb lacquerware, and is acclaimed for some of the finest craftsmanship techniques in the world. 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 coating and drying process to achieve a rich luster. Natural color pigments are used in the hand-painted designs. Measures 3 inches high x 6 inch diameter. 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.

• Intricately handcrafted, eye-catching floral design created using natural pigments

• Use to store jewelry or other personal treasures - or as a beautiful stand-alone accent piece

• Convenient lid protects contents from sunlight, dust

• Entirely handmade by skilled northern Thai artisans

• 6 in. L x 6 in. W x 3 in. H