artistic decor

Colorful flowers blossom on the wings of butterflies transforming them into gems of Thai artistry. Nantana Sompamitre brings to life these admirable mango wood boxes with legendary lacquer techniques.

Purple flowers blossom with wild elegance on this black lacquered wood catchall tray from Thailand. By Nantana Sompamitre, the florid artistry on the wood tray is etched by hand.

Wearing coats of radiant carnations, two charming bunnies are transformed into fascinating jewelry boxes. Nantana Sompamitre carves the boxes from mango wood and decorates them with Thailand's legendary lacquer artistry.

With florid shells and elegant ornamentation, these turtles are perfect for treasuring keepsakes. Nantana Sompamitre carves the boxes from mango wood and decorates them by hand with Thailand's legendary lacquer artistry.

A floral medallion centers this lacquered wood catchall tray from Thailand. By Nantana Sompamitre, the detailed artistry on the tray is etched by hand and painted green, creating a marvelous effect.

A floral medallion adorns the lid of this lacquered wood box from Thailand. By Nantana Sompamitre, its intricate artistry is etched by hand and painted blue over black, creating a mesmerizing effect.

Shaped like florid spheres, these decorative boxes by Nantana Sompamitre are filled with the charm of Thai artistry. Each mango wood box is crafted by hand featuring pink wildflowers over glossy black lacquer.

A florid medallion adorns the lid of this lacquered wood decorative box from Thailand. By Nantana Sompamitre, the florid artistry on the box is etched by hand and painted blue over black, creating a marvelous effect.

colourful blooms grow in a spring scene decorated with a golden veil. This design, crafted by Mohammad Hussain Baba in India, captures the best of the region's traditional artistry in each hand-painted detail. Made from weeping willow wood and papier mache, the decorative box is ideal to infuse your spaces with regal beauty.

Wise and poised, this owl looks out upon with a secret in its heart. When its head is lifted, its body reveals a secret compartment. Nantana Sompamitre designs this box with a tinge of complicity and magnificent artistry. She carves the owl from mango wood using manual tools to achieve an exceptionally detailed piece. Painted by hand, the owl receives several coats of lacquer, which Sompamitre prepares from the Gluta usitata tree and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks.

Walking through a forest of golden foliage, a family of elephants enjoys a day of leisure. This scene of tradition is inspired by the mural paintings of central Thailand. Nantana Sompamitre hand-carves the statuette from mango wood and coats it with several layers of lacquer, which she prepares from the Gluta usitata tree and ashes of burnt rice paddy husks.

Sompamitre executes the moving scene with a traditional gilding technique called lai rot nam (watered pattern). First the patterns are engraved free-hand with a sharp-pointed tool, and then the piece is dusted with a wooden powder. The black background is covered with a yellow gummy paint, which comes from a tree resin that has been placed in water for a day. After that, a thin coat of lacquer is applied to the entire surface and, before it dries, gold leaf is placed over it. The piece is then left to dry for approximately 20 hours. Finally, the whole lacquerware is thoroughly rinsed in water rinsing out impurities or unattached gold leaf. The result is a piece of rich artistry, where shimmering gold engraved designs contrast against a high-gloss black background.