NOVICA Handmade Lacquered Bamboo Decorative Plate Display from Thailand Black Brown Green Accessories Bowls Plates East Meets West Lacquerware [1.2in H x 8.5in Diam.] 'Forest Whirl'

NOVICA works together with talented artists, artisans, and designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake handmade treasures. Our mantra is to Spread Happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer! About this item: This wonderful decorative plate is the creation of Daeng Thanunchai in Thailand. The plate is crafted through an elaborate process of forming the coiled bamboo on a lathe, and then applying several layers of a lacquer mixed with the ashes of burnt rice-paddy husks. Subsequent layers of colored lacquers and clear lacquer are applied, and the plate is sanded between each application. A final polishing with powdered fired clay gives the plate a gloriously glossy finish.For decorative use onlyHand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightlyNot for use with foods About our Artist: Thailand's Daeng Thanunchai says, 'I have been crafting lacquer wares for over forty years. Through a Department of Factories program, I studied with a Japanese master of lacquer for six years, then gradually thought of starting my own workshop. Handcrafting lacquer ware is extremely difficult. A single piece takes me between one and two months to complete, sometimes even longer.'...