Lacquered bamboo bowl, 'Emeralds' Home Decor Home Accessories Centerpieces 
Absorbing the verdant beauty of
Thai fauna, this distinguished bowl evokes a fresh, yet antique
ambiance. Hand-crafted by Daeng Thanunchai using traditional lacquer techniques, it
will exquisitely accent any tasteful setting. 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. Originally from China, lacquer ware has been one
of the classic Burmese and Thai crafts for many centuries.
Extremely sophisticated and intricately engraved objects were produced for use
at monasteries and the Royal Court. But over the centuries,
distinctive Thai designs and techniques evolved. It became a remarkable
handicraft in the northern province of Chiang Mai, where it
still remains prominent thanks to fervent preservers and innovators like
Daeng Thanunchai. Wash by hand with non-abrasive cleaners.
Price: $54.95 |
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