 Lacquered bamboo vases, 'Summer Storm' (pair)
$52.95
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on sale! $47.66
Dappled with sunlight, rich earth tones are flecked with glossy black. Daeng Thanunchai shapes these decorative vases from coiled bamboo, complementing their designs with natural lacquer. |
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 Lacquered bamboo vase, 'Image of Nature'
$122.95
now
on sale! $110.66
Daeng Thanunchai combines power with graceful artistry for the original design of this vase. Crafted by hand with coiled bamboo, the vase is covered by several coats of lacquer prepared by Thanunchai from natural materials. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen in shades of green, brown, and black. |
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 Lacquered wood vase, 'Tonpai'
$67.95
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on sale! $61.16
Northern Thai style emerges clearly in the lacquered perfection of this vase. Subin Sositarak crafts the piece from local rain tree wood, while delicate colors present the movements of violet flowers, accentuated by sublime, gilded motifs. A lithe addition to any graceful decor. Tonpai means "bamboo trunk" in Thai. |
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 Lacquered wood vase, 'Ong'
$62.95
now
on sale! $56.66
An alluring jar from the imagination of Subin Tositarat is expertly shaped from the natural magic of bamboo. The piece is enveloped by a delicate floral band in red, accentuated by engraved golden motifs before the black sheen of its lacquer base. It lends a touch of Thai style to any decor. Ong means "earthen jar" in Thai. After the piece is carved, it is receives a gilded lacquer coating, in itself a long, laborious process. Then, in an engraving technique called lai kad, (dug-out pattern), the decorative motifs are etched freehand with a sharp tool. A combination of lacquer, peanut oil, coloring agent, and water is rubbed onto the surface. It is left to dry and polished with rice husks, the color remaining only in the engravings. The process is identical for each different color. Lastly, Tositarat embellishes his creation with a touch of paint. |
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 Eggshell mosaic vase, 'Falling Snow'
$37.95
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on sale! $34.16
Delicate snowflakes flutter to earth in deep, soft drifts. The exquisite mosaic adorns a mango wood vase, finished in lacquer. Working with ancestral techniques, Nantana Sompamitre crafts the beautiful piece by hand. Once the wood is carved into the desired shape it is coated with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied e up to twenty times e before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. Next, eggshells are cleaned and cracked into small pieces. Sompamitre arranges them in the desired pattern on a fresh coat of lacquer. The piece is lacquered twice more and sanded in water until the eggshells appear. |
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 Eggshell mosaic vase, 'Hourglass'
$37.95
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on sale! $34.16
Drifting slowly downward like sand in an hourglass, delicate flakes cover a dark lacquered surface. Nantana Sompamitre crafts an exquisite vase, sculpted from mango wood and adorned with an eggshell mosaic. Once the mango wood is carved into the desired shape it is coated with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied e up to twenty times e before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. Next, eggshells are cleaned and cracked into small pieces. Sompamitre arranges them in the desired pattern on fresh coat of lacquer. The piece is lacquered twice more and sanded in water until the eggshells appear. |
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 Lacquered bamboo vase, 'Melody of Art'
$159.95
now
on sale! $143.96
The melody of art inspires the unique design of this vase featuring a flute-like neck and brim. Daeng Thanunchai crafts the piece by hand with coiled bamboo and several coats of lacquer, which he prepares with natural materials. The final coat is washed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, offering an irresistible sheen in shades of red and black. |
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 Lacquered bamboo vase, 'Chlorophyll'
$109.95
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on sale! $98.96
Like a scene of nature's chemistry, soothing green tones ascend this unusual vase in an evolution of expressive rings. Presented by Daeng Thanunchai, the piece revels in the glassy surface of lacquered design. A modern and original Thai accent for the home. Not intended for use with water. 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. |
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 Lacquered bamboo pot, 'Drifting in the Wind'
$82.95
now
on sale! $74.66
A work of hypnotic beauty, this handcrafted pot adorns with rustic elegance. Daeng Thanunchai confides that to create this piece, he based his design on the idea of setting one's mind free - as if flying through the skies. The pot's neutral color is adorned by centrifugal flashes, resulting in a most versatile decorative item. Not intended to hold water. To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. 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 and 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. |
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 Lacquered wood jar, 'Ascension'
$249.95
now
on sale! $224.96
Daeng Thanunchai celebrates this lacquer container with concentric beige and russet circles on a black background. The piece is one of the artisan's latest experiments in lacquer work, as he combines traditional design with contrasting colors, resulting in a thoroughly modern adornment for the home. To complete this piece, raintree is firstly carved into the desired shape. 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 up to twenty times, 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 and 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. |
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 Eggshell mosaic vase, 'Touch of Nature'
$74.95
now
on sale! $67.46
Inspired leaf designs emerge subtly from this vase, as complementary green tones enhance the combined visual texture of natural lacquer and cracked eggshells. Subin Tositarat shapes the piece from quality rain tree wood, offering a sleek canvas for his organic composition. Carved by hand from mango wood, the frame receives up to twenty coats of lacquer, with drying periods in between each coat. Next, eggshells are cracked into small pieces and arranged in the desired mosaic design. A coat of lacquer is applied to the piece and the shells placed onto this fresh coat. The piece is then lacquered twice more and, once dry, it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. |
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 Lacquered bamboo jar, 'Celestial'
$71.99
Almost celestial, its spherical tendency drenched in vermilion mystery, this decorative vase intrigues with the sensuality of lacquered designs. From the hands of Daeng Thanunchai, the piece offers a flawless Thai accent for any home decor. To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. 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. |
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 Lacquered bamboo vase, 'Lava'
$142.95
now
on sale! $128.66
This original vase is set on fire with bright hues of orange adorning its volcanic shape. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, transforming the vase into a fascinating work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. A magnificent piece, this vase is the ideal housewarming gift. Not watertight. To complete this piece, coiled bamboo basketry is firstly carved on a lathe into the desired shape. A mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees - 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 and 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. |
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 Eggshell mosaic bowl, 'White Charm'
$79.95
now
on sale! $71.96
Tradition is transformed into contemporary decor through Nantana Sompamitre's talented artistry. She handcrafts this precious footed bowl centerpiece in the image of Buddhist offering bowls. Sompamitre works with a team of skilled artisans trained by her, and together they seek to preserve Thailand's kruang-kern, or "lacquerware heritage." "This piece is inspired by the people's faith in Buddhism and their ceremonies," explains Sompamitre. "This is the real character of Lanna people, it represents this rich culture of ours." To craft a piece such as this one, mango wood is carefully hand-shaped upon a lathe and then a mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks - is applied. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal, which 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 and several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat. Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and finely cracked to be patiently arranged in a mosaic pattern upon a fresh coat of lacquer. The work again lacquered twice, and when dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally rinsed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring distinctive gleam. |
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 Eggshell mosaic vase, 'Rock Eggs'
$122.95
now
on sale! $110.66
Like an ancient vessel found on temple altars, this handcrafted vase preserves an aura of rustic elegance. Presented by Nantana Sompamitre, the mango wood vase features a carefully affixed eggshell mosaic - evidencing Thailand's sumptuous lacquer ware legacy. Not watertight. To craft a piece such as this one, mango wood is carefully hand-shaped upon a lathe and then a mixture of lacquer - obtained from trees and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks - is applied. Upon exposure to air the mixture dries to form a watertight seal which 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 and several coats of pure lacquer are painted on the object, with drying periods in between each coat. Next, chicken or duck eggshells are thoroughly cleaned and finely cracked to be patiently arranged in a mosaic pattern upon a fresh coat of lacquer. The work again lacquered twice, and when dry it is sanded in water until the eggshells slowly appear. The piece is finally rinsed with water and polished with powdered fired clay, resulting in an alluring distinctive gleam. Care Instructions: Lacquerware is not dishwasher safe. When cleaning is needed, simply clean with a damp cloth and never use any type of abrasive cleaner. |
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