Handmade Decorative Lacquer Platter / Tray With Intricately Hand-etched Floral Design (Thailand)

Display treasured decorative items, a vase of freshly picked flowers or use this exceptional lacquer platter as a stand-alone piece to accentuate your home decor. This stunning platter features a unique floral design of vibrant crimson and yellow flowers with green leaves and striking gold, red and yellow trim, all intricately hand-etched by the artisan using natural pigments. The result is a work of singular beauty. The black finish, smooth and lustrous, is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer followed by a two-month drying process, resulting in a rich, shiny base for the stunning design. Northern Thai lacquerware is well known to interior designers worldwide, and is acclaimed for some of the globe's finest craftsmanship techniques. Lacquerware is created by applying the black resin of the "Lak" tree onto smoothly carved wood to give it a glossy finish. Handcrafted by talented Thai artisans in the village of Baan Thawai, located in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand, this outstanding decorative tray is sure to be treasured for years to come. Measures 10 inches wide x 5 inches long x 1 inch high. This creation has been entirely handmade by skilled Thai artisans using only the finest materials. Experience the world from the comfort of home when you shop with AsiaEXP, bringing you a wide range of handmade creations from a variety of world cultures. By shopping with us you not only receive a unique and authentic handicraft, but also help to sustain local artisans and longstanding creative traditions of Thailand. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce slight variations from piece to piece in color, form, and sizing, adding to the unique quality of individual items. All measurements are approximate.  more