accent rings

Faintly darkened rings orbit this vase's exotic appeal, while a green nebulous stain evokes a sense of antiquity. Daeng Thanunchai handcrafts this piece from coiled bamboo, and transforms it into a mesmerizing work of art with ancient lacquer techniques. This vase is for decorative use only, and makes a rich accent piece. Available in two sizes.

Keep your most treasured rings, necklaces, earrings and more on a luxurious jewelry box embellished with gold leaf accents, exquisite hand-painted floral and vine motifs and five coats of lacquer for an elegant lustrous finish. This lovely accessory fit for a queen is crafted from walnut wood and decorated entirely by hand by Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali in the tradition of the classic lacquer miniature paintings of the city of Bukhara that date back to the 16th century.

You won’t find a more original way to keep your rings, bracelets and other precious belongings always safe and organized than with this heavenly jewelry box crafted in the tradition of the lacquer miniature paintings of the city of Bukhara in Uzbekistan, which date back to the 16th century. Working with these classic techniques, Uzbek artisan Mukhamedali adorns a walnut wood box entirely by hand with gold leaf accents, hand-painted floral and vine motifs and five coats of lacquer for extra gloss and protection.

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.