Handcrafted Lacquer and Gold Leaf Chalice (Thailand)

Posted by admin in Kitchen DecorApr 6th, 2009 | no responses Use this stunning lacquer chalice for decoration, storage, as a jewelry box, or anything you can imagine. This beautiful black, blue, green, yellow and white lacquered jar is of the highest quality made by Worldstock artisans in the village of Ban Twai in the Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand.

Elegant gold leaf pattern

Northern Thai lacquerware is well known to art collectors worldwide

Lacquerware is created by expertly carving mango wood and applying the black resin of the

Lak

tree

Each piece receives a seven-layer coat of lacquer to ensure its high quality

Natural pigments are used in the hand-etched designs

Each piece can take up to two months to create

The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.Imported