Lacquered bamboo bowl, 'The Mountain' Home Decor Home Accessories Centerpieces 
Murky greenish-brown tones evolve upon
this sophisticated decorative accent by Daeng Thanunchai. The lacquered surfaces
highlight smooth contours, simply rendered in traditional Thai fashion. For
decorative purposes only. To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry
is carved into the desired shape on a lathe. A
mixture of lacquer - obtained from the Gluta usitata tree
- and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks is then
applied to the object. Upon exposure to air the mixture
dries to form a watertight seal that is polished before
another coat is applied. This process is repeated until a
rigid base is formed, and a final polishing is executed
with sandpaper. Then several coats of pure lacquer are painted
on the object, with drying periods in between each coat.
The work is partially polished with sandpaper according to a
predetermined pattern - generally concentric - and a few coats
of different lacquer colors are applied to the surface, then
the object is left to dry for a few days.
The process remains identical for each ensuing color, alternating lacquering
and polishing sessions until the design is achieved. The final
coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired
clay, offering an irresistible sheen.
Price: $54.95 |
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