Handmade Decorative Lacquer Platter With Intricate Gold Leaf Design (Thailand)

Use this stunning gold leaf and black lacquer platter holder as an accent piece, to display platters at a dinner party, as a flower pot holder or anything else you can imagine. The design which embellishes this extraordinary creation is the result of applying genuine gold leaf onto delicately and intricately hand-etched carvings, producing an elegant floral-style motif. The lustrous black finish is produced through the application of seven layers of lacquer followed by a two-month drying process, achieving a rich shine. 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 fine finish. This unique home accessory is made by talented artisans in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand, and will bring the time honored traditions of these craftsmen into any decor. Measures 3.50 inches high x 5 inches in diameter. This creation has been entirely handmade by skilled Thai artisans using only the finest materials. AsiaEXP brings you handicrafts of exceptional quality from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase you are not only receiving a beautiful product, you are also supporting a great cause. By shopping with us you help to sustain talented Asian artisans and to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Thailand. The handcrafted nature of this item will produce minor differences in design, color and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual creations. Measurements may vary slightly.  more